Marilyn Kay Commeau

Marilyn Kay Commeau, age 84, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, passed away, September 10, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California. Marilyn was born on February 24, 1941, in Long Beach, California. She was the daughter of Voyle and Bernice (Coulter) Commeau. She attended elementary and middle school in Long Beach, California and graduated from David Starr Jordan High School also in Long Beach. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Long Beach State University in 1962. She then received her Masters of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University in 1976. Marilyn resided in her condo "on the hill" in Rancho Palos Verdes, California from 1975 until she moved to a senior community in 2022. Her final year was spent in the beautiful coastal community, The Seville, in San Clemente, California near family.

After receiving her Bachelors, Marilyn began a long career at West High School in Torrance, California from 1963 to 2000 where she was a Physical Education Teacher, Activities Director, Drill Team Coach, Mentor, and Legend. Her lifetime achievements and dedication to West High School earned her a dedicated chair in the newly remodeled theater and a tree planted on campus in her name; she is rooted there. Her hobbies included golfing, watching football, and spending time with family, friends, colleagues, and students which she stayed in contact with through her final days.

Marilyn's quote for you is, "You can never lose your sense of humor".

Preceding her in death were her parents Voyle and Bernice Commeau, Her sister Shari and brother in law Bob Thetford, Reba and John Deleo, and Rick Deleo. Survivors include her brother and sister in law,Tom and Linda Commeau; their daughters Courtney Commeau and McKenzie (Commeau) Law and her husband Jesse Law including their children Dylan and Payton Law; her niece Marni (Thetford) Nickolaison and her husband Michael Nicholaison and their children Savanna (Nickolaison) and Misty Reise, daughter Sawyer; Grayson Nickolaison; Ashley Nickolaison and Jeff Makowski; Drake Nickolaison and Julia Harris; her nephew's family; Pat and Lori Thetford, Jason and Ciera Thetford, Lauren Thetford, and Chad Thetford; Cousin Lindy Deleo Berrands and her son Greg Berrands.

Celebrations of Life will be held on October 10, 2025 at The Seville and on October 12, 2025 at West High School. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the West High School Drill Team to sponsor students who cannot afford to travel. Marilyn proudly chaperoned many trips with students. Make Checks Payable to :

West High School- Memo section: Drill Team Donation/Marilyn Commeau. Address: West High School Attention: Sue Eriksen 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA 90503