Charles Dwight Pickett Jr.

Dwight was born in Seattle in 1932, grew up in the University district and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950. Dwight served in the Korean War, where he ran an Army PX warehouse. Returning from Korea he attended the University of Washington and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. After graduating from college in 1955, he put his congenial personality and strong work ethic into practice selling wholesale produce but soon transitioned to real estate as his lifelong passion. An outgoing, likeable and trusted professional over six decades, Dwight sold, invested in and managed real estate, primarily in North Seattle. In 1974, after many years leading an office for McPherson’s, Dwight followed his entrepreneurial spirit and opened his own real estate company in Lake City, Sherlock Holmes, later operated as ReMax.

Dwight and Judy Foster married in 1963 and together they raised their two boys in Kirkland. Throughout those years, Dwight enjoyed family time, boating, ski trips, professional sports games, hiking and watching youth sports. Dwight and Judy divorced in the 80’s but remained on good terms.

In 1988, Dwight met Alice Taggares. They were married following a lovely courtship. Dwight and Alice spent 25 happy years together, enjoying life to the fullest. They traveled the US extensively in their motor home, stopping to bike in beautiful places and attend baseball games in every major league city. Dwight and Alice were avid cyclists as well as ardent Mariners and Husky fans. For a decade they spent their winters in Green Valley, Arizona, biking, hiking and making new friends. They returned full time to Seattle in 2008 and shortly thereafter Alice was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Dwight was a devoted partner to Alice until she passed away in 2014. Dwight and Alice will be buried together, with a shared tombstone they designed with engravings of a motorhome, a runner and a cyclist.

During the last three years of his life Dwight was blessed with the extraordinary love and support from caregivers Lisa and Shelly, who became part of our family and to whom we will always be grateful.

Dwight will be remembered as a hardworking, kind, loving and humble man of unwavering integrity. He had a never-ending positive outlook on life. Dwight was well liked by all and collected many close friends throughout his years. Over the past decade, Dwight continually reflected on how lucky he was to have lived such a fulfilling and wonderful life. Dwight particularly relished spending time with his three grandchildren - he was a fixture on the sidelines of every sport they played, rarely missing a game. Dwight passed away a few weeks after his 90th birthday at his own home surrounded by loved ones. While he will be greatly missed by those who adore and respect him. Dwight leaves a legacy of kindness, loyalty, integrity and love.

Survived by son Michael Pickett (Ann Watson) grandsons Landon and Reed Pickett; son Ted Pickett (Valerie) granddaughter Morgan Pickett; stepdaughter Kathy Taggares (Los Angeles); sister Jean Colbert (Prescott, AZ); brother John Pickett (Everett) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. The 3rd of four children, Dwight was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dwana.

Memorial and celebration of life June 9th, 3:00 PM at Acacia Funeral Home 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.