- Date Of Birth: April 20, 1962
- Date Of Death: August 8, 2011
- State: Idaho
Leonard Allen Pickens, 49, peacefully succumbed after a valiant five and a half year battle with a very rare form of cancer on Monday, August 8, 2011 at a Boise hospital. Leonard was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Robert V. and Jean A. Pickens on April 20, 1962. He was raised and attended school in Pocatello, graduating from Highland High School in 1980 with honors. He worked at JB’s while attending ISU where he majored in Political Science and Accounting, with a minor in Music.
In 2006 he was diagnosed with Myxoid Liposarcoma, a very rare type of cancer with few documented cases. Leonard participated in Clinical Studies in hopes of helping someone else. He was able to remain at home until the end because of the dedication and sacrifice of his Mom and family. His Mother went to Boise and cared for him during the final four months of his life and during the many treatments he endured the past five years. The family would like to express “special thanks” and “gratitude” to the Home Health nurses, Dr. Schulthesis, and all of his staff. To the entire Cancer Care staff, hospital staff, radiology and the many others who cared for and helped Leonard. Danny McDougall and the many “dear” friends from Idaho Power and all those who helped and cared through these difficult years. Leonard is survived by his children, Breanne, 16 and Drew 14. His parents, Robert V. and Jean A. Pickens, sister Becky Pickens, and brother Robert G. and Sandra Pickens. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
