Marilyn Janet Enos

1960 - 2021

With heavy hearts we grieve the loss of Marilyn Janet (Cimino) Enos, who left this world far too soon on February 12, 2021, in Mill Valley, CA, after a brave battle with a glioblastoma. She was at home with her husband, Steve Enos, who loved her deeply and cared for her with extraordinary tenderness, and her adoring sons, Alexander and Deven at her side.

Marilyn was born on April 25, 1960, in San Jose, CA. She is the daughter of Arlene Cimino and the late Robert Cimino. She is the youngest of four sisters; Carol Golden (Tom), Lori Cimino Johnson (Dean) and Darlene DeRose (Dave).

Marilyn attended St. Martin's Elementary School, and Presentation High School in San Jose. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 1982, with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. It was there, in the dining commons, that her life-long best friend Ellen Bruni introduced her to Steve early in their sophomore year. If there is such a thing as love at first sight, real love, this was it. On the drive back home for Thanksgiving she declared, without a doubt, that he was "the one." From then on, Mar'nSteve became one word.

They married the summer after graduation on July 23, 1983, and lived in the San Francisco Bay Area where Marilyn established her career in Graphic Design. In 1989, they moved to Mill Valley, their home for 31 years. Life was rich and beautiful and challenging and inspiring and imperfect…and magnificent. The birth of her two boys provided Marilyn an even greater opportunity to channel her creativity. She dedicated herself to her children, teaching them to embrace art, music and nature. She supported their early education at Greenwood School, Mill Valley Middle School and later at St. Ignatius High School.

A skilled artist since childhood, she drew and painted and designed and built; she grew gardens and educated herself in the art of herbal and homeopathic practices. One of her greatest passions, and extraordinary talents, was clothing design. She created her own line of high quality women's clothing, Rhythm and Myrrh; refined, artistic, thoughtful designs. And she sewed like a master. She played the piano as a child and learned the flute as an adult…and she had a song for everything. She was relentlessly curious.

She was kind and humble and open hearted. The friendships she built from childhood, through college, careers, and raising a family multiplied. She drew people in, and she drew them together, effortlessly. And she was inspired by all who met her and deeply loved by all who knew her. She lived her life with grace and beauty…and she left it the same way. Even throughout her illness, she was fiercely devoted to her children and determined to live her final years on her terms...with hope and courage and integrity.

Marilyn was a bright light in this world. While it has dimmed for all of us left behind, the heavens are in for something special.

She will be sorely missed by her extended family as well: sisters-in-law, Donna Lohse (Gus), Peggy Berger, Janet Perez (Clifford); brothers-in-law, Gary Enos (Cindy), Rick Enos (Cori); and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

A private family burial will be held at the Fernwood Cemetery on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 11:00am. A celebration of her life will be held in the Spring as Covid conditions permit.

The family would especially like to express our gratitude to Sandra Aldrete and Lisi Dean, Marilyn's exceptional caregivers, for their excellent work and loving care.

In lieu of flowers, plant a tree, paint a picture, hike the mountain and think of Marilyn.