Zachary R. Picking, 32, of Belgrade, passed away on July 4, 2018.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Zachary was born on September 24, 1985 to Mike and Kaye in Great Falls at MAFB, their fourth son and if Zack was asked "the best of the bunch!" He attended local schools- Morningside, East, and GFHS. An early grad in Jan. 2004, and already a restless soul, ready for a new adventure, he attended MSU that Jan. Spring found him enlisting in the Montana Conservation Corps. He loved the opportunity to explore our state while improving her beauty and earning a school scholarship.
The following summer he enlisted in the Alaskan Conservation Corp where his love of adventure grew. While free from his duties, he hitchhiked, fished, partied on his brother’s ID (darn older brothers). He was quick witted and a quick study, learning the use of tools and life in general. Next, much to Mom’s dismay, he was off to California to work Mammoth Ski Hill. His first duty was to be a valet until the boss learned he could not drive a clutch. Unscathed, "I would have figured it out."
From there he was off to southern California, living out of his car if necessary, picking up work as he went. Sleeping, (sneaking) on a game reserve at night until he moved on to Nevada to stay with brother, Joshua, much to the relief of Mom and Dad, having someone to looking out for him.
There he became a miner, but he always had the need to serve his country, which led to his enlistment in the Marines. Our first hint of this was a phone call while on a bus to boot camp. His explanation, "I want to see the world."
For the complete obituary and to leave condolences for the family, visit the Schnider Funeral Home website.
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