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William Smith Moore
William “Bill Pete” Smith Moore, born Sep. 16, 1943, of Longmont, Colorado, and formerly of Holmes Beach, died Aug. 5.
He was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and moved to Tampa as a teenager.
He graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Air Force. After the Air Force, he moved to Anna Maria Island, where he met Sharon Lee Duncan, and they married in 1968. Shortly after, they moved to Denver, where he attended University of Colorado-Boulder and pursued his career.
Their two daughters, Alanna and Alyssa were born there. In 1982, the family moved to Holmes Beach. Sharon died in 1990.
Cremation has taken place. A private visitation was held in Longmont. A celebration of life will be held in Holmes Beach at a later date.
He is survived by his daughters, Alanna (Zack) and Alyssa (Nate); grandchildren Ariana, Kalen and Kyra; fur-grandchildren Dakota, Roxy and Lavender; brother Louis; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Erskine R. Pickwick II
Erskine R. “Rick” Pickwick II, 90, of Bradenton, died May 7.
He was born in Boston to the late Dr. Erskine R. Pickwick and Elinor Souther Pickwick and raised in Fitchburg and Scituate, Massachusetts.
He attended the Cambridge School of Weston and Colorado State University. Following his education, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, 1958-60, and Naval Reserve, 1961-64.
After completing his military service, Mr. Pickwick worked for the federal government at the Pentagon before concluding his career at The World Bank in Washington, D.C.
He was a man of diverse passions and creative talents. He had a lifelong love for classic cars and a deep appreciation for music. An avid photographer, he generously volunteered as the photographer for the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra.
He cherished the time spent with his wife, including restoring houses.
He was immensely proud to be the third generation of his family to winter on Anna Maria Island. He spent time on the island as a child and later rediscovered its charm in the 1980s, eventually making Holmes Beach his permanent residence.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Tidewell Hospice and Whitsyms In-Home Care for their compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be scheduled this fall in Virginia. The family requests memorial donations be made to support medical advancement through the American Stroke Association or the Dementia Society of America. Online condolences may be expressed at brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mr. Pickwick is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Rebecca “Jeanie;” children Erskine III and wife Nelia of Winchester, Virginia, Cheryl and husband Pete Lemmer of Stanardsville, Virginia, Nancy and husband Wanderley Costa of Waynesboro, Virginia, and Holly of Rockland, Massachusetts; stepdaughter Dawn M. Bedard of Berlin, Maryland; nieces Brandi M. Sparks of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, and Melisa and husband William Steffens of Annapolis, Maryland; many grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He also leaves his longtime furry pals, cats Bruiser and Tessa.