LLOYD EUGENE PICARD 1918-2015
Lloyd Eugene Picard passed away 10 Nov 2015 in Oak Park Heights, MN
Lloyd was born 19 Feb 1918 in St. Paul the son of Royal Joseph and Theresa Mary (Gibis) Picard. He graduated from Humbolt High School in 1936, attending the University of Minnesota where he graduated in June 1944 with a chemical engineering degree. He started working for 3M Company in Aug 1940; retiring from 3M in 1982. While at 3M Lloyd contributed to several key patents. He married Betty Lou Marilyn Anderson on 27 July 1946 in St. Paul. They moved to St. Mary's Point and he built a home on the St. Croix River in 1948. Betty Lou passed away 18 Jul 1995 in Ellsworth, WI. Lloyd's favorite pastimes included gardening; camping, canoeing, ham radios, automotive repair; and was an active leader with Boy Scouts. He loved his family and was happiest when he was traveling, dining or celebrating with his wife and children.
Lloyd and Betty Lou had the following five children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Jeffrey (Sue Butterfield) Picard, Eau Claire, WI, Jill Picard (Daryl Bothwell), Danville, CA, Jonathan (Kathleen Kemper) Picard, St. Mary's Point, MN, Gregory Picard, Afton, MN, and Marilee Picard (Mark Weeks), Swan Valley, ID; grandchildren, Heather Picard (David Scheuerman), Heide Picard, Ryan Picard, Kelly Bothwell, Rebecca Picard (Cameron Loftus), and Sarah Picard; great-grandchildren, Carly, Annika, and Kaylyn Scheuerman, Jacob Beckfield and Riley Picard. He is also, survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Anderson (William Sargent) of Long Beach, CA, five nephews and six nieces. Besides his wife and parents, Lloyd was predeceased by his brother, Jerome Picard in 2002 and his sister, Virginia Fuchs Anzelmo Donnay in 2004. A granddaughter, Sophie Picard in 1989 and a nephew, Michael Anzelmo in 2010.
A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held Monday, November 16th from 1-4 PM at The Swanson Family Chapel at Boutwells, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights. Interment Fairview Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society or University of Minnesota Cancer Research Fund.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Boutwell's Landing-Swanson Chapel
5600 Norwich Pkwy
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Monday, November 16, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery
6373 Osgood Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
Monday, November 16, 2015