Marilyn was born in Carlsbad, CA, the fourth child of six by James and Lillian Sims. She attended Pine Ave School in Carlsbad and Oceanside High School.
After the birth of her third child in 1953 she moved with her family to the Terramar section of Carlsbad where she lived until returning to the loving arms of God.
She is survived by her youngest brother Bert Sims of Vista, sons James Bachrach of Encinitas CA, Randy Bachrach of Apache Junction AZ and Barry Bachrach of Carlsbad, CA.
She also is survived by 6 grandchildren, Eric Bachrach, David Bachrach, Daniel Bachrach,
Alek Bachrach, Danielle Goff and Sasha Nikolaeva, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.