Deann Katherin Pickerell, 80, of Bellevue, Nebraska, passed away on March 6, 2026.

Deann was born on August 8, 1945, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Homer and Vera Bovee. She grew up on a farm in Iowa, where she met her future husband, Everett "Raymond" Pickerell. The couple was married on August 22, 1964.

Ray served in the military. Together, they raised three children. Deann was primarily a stay-at-home mother while raising her family and later owned her own business, providing services for elderly and disabled individuals, meeting their daily needs with compassion and care.

Deann had a love for quilting and cooking, spending countless hours enjoying both. She wrote many recipes inspired by cooking shows and delighted in trying new dishes to discover her favorites.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debbie (Dan) Iiams, Wendy Coffey, and Scott Pickerell; four grandchildren, Maddie, Kenzi, Anna, and Emma; her siblings, Loren (Kaye) Bovee, Denny (Darlene) Bovee, and Carol Perry; her sister-in-law, Cathy Bovee; numerous nephews and nieces; friends, including a long-time family friend, Chuck Cook; and her beloved cat, Fluffy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Pickerell; her parents, Vera and Homer Bovee; and her brother, Ronald Bovee.

Memorials may be sent to:

7309 S. 33rd St. Bellevue, NE 68147