Marylin Frances Picard 5/24/1935 - 2/17/2006 Marylin was born in Deadwood, South Dakota. She loved to laugh; she had a beautiful smile that was always contagious. She loved people, she was kindhearted, loved to talk to anyone who had the time to reciprocate. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and granddaughter Sherri. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James Picard, and three sons, eldest Bart and wife Marlene of Plainfield, Illinois, Michael of Lakewood, Scott and wife Laurie of Gig Harbor. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Brian, Dawn, Devin, Brittney, Aubry, Lauren and Curtis; 2 great-grandchildren Bryanna and Connor. A celebration of life is being planned, please contact the family. . Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 2/28/2006