Marilyn D.W. Beard

Of Atco NJ passed away on July 31 2008 following a short stay at the hospital.
Mrs. Beard was born in Boston MA where she attended Boston University. She later earned her B.A. in English from Temple University and a Master's in Library Science from Drexel University. Mrs. Beard served as an elementary school librarian in the Lower Merion School District in PA where she inspired a love of books in many children. She lovedhiking and music and worked tirelessly for animal welfare world peace and environmental causes. In recent years she served as a member of the Waterford Twp. Environmental Commission.
A loving and generous person and a devoted wife and mother she will be missed by her husband of 60 yearsRichard Beard; daughters Adrienne Reim of Somerdale NJ and her husband Frank; Amy Wilburn of Wilmington DE and her husband Bruce; Beverly Suarez-Beard of Wilmington DE and her husband John; two granddaughters Maria Wilburn and Laura Wilburn of Wilmington DE; a grandson Alexander Suarez-Beard of Wilmington DE; and numerous nephews nieces and friends.
Friends are invited to greet Mrs. Beard's family on Sunday August 17th from 2pm to 4pm at the LeROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME 441 White Horse Pike Atco NJ. A Memorial Service will begin at 4:00 pm. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers the family suggestscontributions be made to the Waterford Twp. Public Library Marilyn D.W. Beard Memorial Fund 2204 Atco Ave. Atco NJ 08004.