Marilyn Lussky June 29, 1960 - February 1, 2019 San Diego Marilyn Lussky, 58, of San Diego, California, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Friday, February 1, 2019, at her home. Marilyn was born June 29, 1960, in Minneapolis, MN. She was the youngest of 4 children of Frederic and Doris Lussky. She was raised in Bloomington, MN, and attended Minneapolis Lutheran High School, Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato, MN) and Mankato State University, graduating with a B.S. in Nutrition and Chemistry and an M.S. in Nutrition.After completing an internship in Detroit, she took her first job in 1985 in Yuma, AZ, as a dietician. In 1986, she moved to San Diego and soon after started working as a dietician at Scripps La Jolla. In 1991, she went back to school to get her Nursing Degree and became an RN at Scripps in 1993, where she has worked the overnight shift as an ICU nurse since 1995. At the time of her cancer diagnosis, she was working on a degree in French.She loved ALL of her families - her immediate family and relatives, her Scripps family, her church family, her neighborhood family, her cats and most of all Jesus and they ALL loved her! To everyone she met she was always a bright and shining light! Over the years, she enjoyed working with interfaith Shelter Network and the San Diego Rescue Mission, as well as medical missions to Columbia, Venezuela and Mexico.Marilyn is survived by her parents, Frederic and Doris Lussky; sister, Barbara Lussky; brothers, Steven Lussky and Glenn Lussky; nieces, Kristin (Peter) Faugstad and their 5 children, Karyn (Michael) Lukasek and their 4 children, and nephew, Ryan (Emily) Lussky. Marilyn was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Rebecca Lussky.A special thanks to all of The Elizabeth Hospice staff and Scripps staff who cared for Marilyn.Funeral service will be held at Christian Church of Lemon Grove, 6970 San Miguel, Lemon Grove, CA on Saturday, February 9th, at 11:30 am. Lunch and visitation will follow the service.Memorials can be directed to Elizabeth Hospice, 2525 Camino del Rio S #160, San Diego, CA 92108, Scripps Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center (https:// donate.scripps.org/ giving/ scrippshealth), Christian Church of Lemon Grove or donor's choice.
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I met Marilyn years ago when we completed our dietetic internship. Marilyn's sweet smile and spirit always exuded the love of Christ. It was such a joy to know her! We lost touch over the years, but the next time we meet we will be in the Lord's presence! My prayers are with her dear family and loved ones. May you know the love God has for you and may He envelop you in His loving arms now and in the days ahead.
Karen Blank Austin
February 12, 2019
What a beautiful service today. Marilyn read the booklet "Don't Waste Your Cancer" by John Piper and by the contents of today's service that she planned out, I can say she did NOT. ❤
Gloria McLorn
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February 9, 2019
I met Marilyn while I worked at Scripps. She was a genuine and energetic soul . I always looked forward to occasionally sitting on a break together. I know the last breath on earth is our first breath in Heaven. I will see you on the other side. My condolences to the family.
Jessie Leichner
February 9, 2019
I worked with Marilyn at Scripps Memorial Hospital when she first arrived as a dietician. We bonded over boxes of See's Candy! I attended her graduation from nursing school, and we continued to work together. We met often over the years for walks, birthdays, and trips to the Cheesecake Factory. We shared our love of travel especially.
I will miss her, but know that she is in a better place now after suffering the last few months.
Lynn Gee
February 8, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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