Albert Picard

Albert Matthew Picard passed away on May 16, 2018 at the age of 20 years. Albert was born in Lewiston, Idaho on October 8, 1997 and passed on at home in White Swan, Washington. Albert was affectionately called Baby Albs because he was named after his Uncle Albs. He was a fearless child who loved to wrestle his big brother Antone and whoever else he could get his strong slim arms around. Albert was athletic and played basketball and football through his school years. The one and only year he participated in track he went to State. Albert was from a family of seven and was part of many extended families. He along with family and friends would play basketball or football all day and sometimes into the night. A friend shared that “Albert was a bright young man who lit up the room with his presence… a great soul that will never be forgotten.” He grew up in Harrah and White Swan. He went to high school in White Swan and graduated 2016. Albert was accepted to EWU and was interested in journalism/also wanted to coach in youth sports. Albert worked at various jobs around White Swan. He traveled three summers with On Eagles Wings, a Ron Hutchcraft Ministry for Native Americans. Albert is survived by his mom Carolyn Picard, his dad Charles John, and his brothers Antone Picard, Caleb and Simon Tahmalwash, his sisters Tasha, Elizabeth, and Emilia John. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Elizabeth “Missy” Johnson. Albert will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. There will be Washat Services Friday night at 4:00 pm at Grandma Betty’s, 2000 Progressive Road, Wapato. On Saturday Albert will be transported to Lapwai, Idaho for a 4:00 p.m. memorial service and burial to follow at Spaulding Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Albert Picard, please visit our flower store.