resided in Albion, Michigan and Singer Island, Florida. In 1999 he relocated to Port St. Lucie,
Florida.
Vaud was born in Albion, Michigan on August 17, 1925 to the late Vaud Sr. and Ada Pickens,
nee Peterson. After graduating from Albion High School in 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and
served on the USS Chester, a Heavy Cruiser during World War II. Following his service in the
US Navy, he returned to Albion and attended Albion College. In 1961, he founded Pickens
Plating Inc., which was the first business in Albion’s Industrial Park. He retired from the
company in 1985 and traveled the US with his wife, Donna. Vaud enjoyed time spent with family
and friends, camping, piloting his own plane, antique cars, motorcycles, golf and reading. Vaud
and Donna were long time members of Duck Lake Country Club. He was an active member of
many organizations, including the Elks, Albion Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and
American Electroplating Society. Vaud was a founding member of the Albion Auxiliary Police
Force and served on many community Boards.
Vaud was preceded in death by his wife, Donna of 71 years and their daughter, Vicki.
Survivors include a son, Scott (Deb) of Michigan, grandchildren Kara Pickens of California and
Tyler Pickens (April) and great grandchildren, Olin, Grace and Caroline Pickens of New Jersey.
An online guestbook is available at www.aycocktradition.com
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