Maxine Viola Pickard

Mic spent the majority of her life as a daycare provider in Kingsley, a career she was truly passionate about. She loved the magic that children bring to our lives and loved that they could find joy with her. This career allowed her to not only spend precious moments with other families but her own as well. She adored the years spent providing care for nieces, nephews, and her own grandchildren.

Mic had been a resident at Grand Traverse Pavilions, where she was dearly loved by the staff and other residents, and leaves behind many dear friends made while living there.

She loved to sing, dance, draw, and riding motorcycles. She also loved to travel and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 2780. Above all she loved spending time with her family

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Mic is survived by her daughter and son in-law Cassie & Kip McPherson, and her grandchildren Harlie, David, Kilee, and Gracie McPherson; sister Sheila Pickard, Jim & Judy Soper, nephew Jim (Bridget) Soper, and their children James (Kolie), Nieko (Aiyana), Orianna, Tristyn, and Enola; sister & brother in-law Janice & Gaylord McQueer, nephew Floyd (Ann) McQueer, their daughter Emma McQueer, and niece Maeko McQueer; sister & brother in-law Dianna “Dinky” & Joe Stone, nephew Shawn (Kim) Kuelske and their children Kaylene, Alex, & Elijah, nephew Dan Clairmont & his children Sierra & Danica, niece Karsheena (Brandon) Kuelske and their children Serraiden, Serenity, & Jaxon, nephew Santana (Taria) Soper & their daughter Isabelle, nephew Jake (Kristin) Stone and their son Jackson. Mic is also survived by step siblings Chris (Gary) Wilson, Dell Haltley, & Michelle Hansen; long time mother in-law Bev McQueer, many long time brother & sister in-laws, their families, several cousins lifelong friends, and “nieces and nephews” who into adulthood will refer to her as “Aunt Mickey”.

Mic is preceded in death by her grandparents Sherman & Viola Pickard, Elmer & Leonna Linderleaf, parents Macks (Marion) Pickard & Doris (“Bussy”) Haltley, sister Julie Pickard, daughter Dawn Rebec, nephew Terry Soper, great niece Elizabeth Smith Clairmont, long time Father in-law Don McQueer, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Auxilary Post 2780 in her name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home.