Dr. Afshin Khazei, a friend and colleague of Pickett, says her death is devastating to greater medical community. (Yasmine Ghania/CBC)
Nearly 200 people on Facebook wished Pickett a safe return when she was reported missing, or have since given their condolences to her family.
Some of Pickett’s past and current colleagues at St. Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital emergency department shared fond memories of working with her.
In one post on Facebook, Pickett was described as “an amazing person who somehow in the chaos that is emergency medicine brought a level head, a quick wit and a kind heart,” while another said “she was one of the most delightful people you could possibly meet, smart, caring, kind, giving, funny and very generous with her smiles.”
Pickett leaves behind a husband and two daughters.