Our beloved Chad Bickford made the decision to join his parents and sisters in Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Chad was born to Doug and Patsy Bickford on Feb. 5, 1955. To say Chad lived life to the fullest would be an understatement. Always a jokester, storyteller and never knew a stranger, he always added a sparkle to everything he did and was loved by all who knew him.

Chad was an avid snow skier, golfer, river rat and auctioneer as well as being a handsome devil. He had a way to charm the ladies. He was proud of his over 13 years of sobriety.

Chad married Carol Zinn and had many adventures including traveling to Costa Rica, teaching snow skiing in McCall, water skiing on the river and were happily married for 17 years and later divorced.

Chad was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters Chris and Cappy. He is survived by his brother Clay, sister Cam and her husband Ben, as well as stepdad Bill Wright.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Lewiston Elks Lodge, 3444 Country Club Drive, Lewiston. Please bring a fun story to share as we know he touch ed so many lives.

We will miss that big smile, great laugh and all the joy he truly brought to the people around him.

Condolences may be made at malcolmsfuneralhome.com .

Memorials may be sent to the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter.