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PICKETT -- Dorothy T. Pickett, 79, died December 23, 2005 in her sleep at her residence. She was born September 14, 1926, in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Frances Strempeck. She traveled between Florida and Michigan through her young adult life before marrying her first husband, Oscar Homer. They moved to New Mexico in 1955 where she resided until 2002. She moved to Alaska in August 2002 after the death of her second husband, Forrest L. Pickett. Her travels brought her to Alaska to be closer to family. Dorothy was a homemaker and a "jack of all trades." Through her youth she worked with family on carnival attractions and even did side shows with the western movie actor Tom Mix. As her travels broadened, she had numerous jobs to include being a plain clothes security officer for several department stores. She enjoyed nabbing the bad guys. Her favorite hobby was doll collecting. Her collections won awards in New Mexico and she was citied as an authority for antique doll restoration. She enjoyed gold panning and playing pool. Quilting and sewing also filled her hobby list. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Forrest Pickett. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Shaw; son and spouse, Robert and Cindy Homer and their children. A Memorial Service will be planned in New Mexico at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of any flowers or gifts please contribute to the American Lung Association and related efforts to assist people with addiction to tobacco.
        Published on: Fri December 30, 2005