Orrin "Bo" Abbott Pickett

Orrin Abbott Pickett passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Orrin was known as “Bo” to his siblings, friends, and family. Bo was born to Nelson “Shorty” and Opal (Sheldon) Pickett on April 12, 1929. During his early childhood, he was raised on the Otis Sheldon homestead, his grandfather’s, between Upton and Sundance. In 1934, the family moved to Richmond, Maine. Bo enlisted in the Army in 1947. During his Army career, he served the majority of his time in Japan. He was honorably discharged and returned to Maine, where he was employed driving a grader, clearing snow from Maine roads, and performing road work. After a while, Bo decided to move back to Upton, Wyoming, to be closer to his brother, Blaine Pickett. Bo was known for his truck-driving skills, transporting oil rigs through rough, tight spots, as well as for his mechanic skills. He worked for Young Trucking, KG Construction, and Arrow Gas. He also loved his coffee time with his buddies over the years. Bo is survived by his daughter, Angie Mills of Sundance, Wyoming; his stepdaughter, Patsy Engle, and son-in-law, Chris Engle, of Gillette, Wyoming; his brother, Richard Pickett of Richmond, Maine; his sisters, Anita Meserve and Clara Trussell of Pittston, Maine, and Cora Gardner of Richmond, Maine; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Patricia “Patty” (Stinson) Pickett; two stepdaughters, Wendy (Stinson) Straight and her husband, Jeff Straight, of Divide, Colorado, and Johnna (Stinson) Berninzoni of Gillette, Wyoming; his parents, Nelson and Opal Pickett of Richmond, Maine; his sisters, Catherine Pickett of Upton, Wyoming and Nancy Havens of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; his brother, Blaine Pickett and his wife, Dorla Pickett, of Gillette, Wyoming; Donald Pickett and his wife, Patricia Pickett; Walter Pickett of Farmington, New Mexico; Pete Pickett of Brunswick, Maine; and one grandson, Matthew Mills of Sundance, Wyoming. The family would especially like to thank the staff of Mondell Heights in Newcastle, Wyoming, for taking wonderful care of Bo during his time there. They would also like to thank Meridian Mortuary of Newcastle, Wyoming; Gillette Memorial Chapel; and Walker Funeral Home. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 S Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716.