Marilyn Jane Landau

Marilyn Jane Landau obituary, Vancouver, WA

Marilyn Jane Landau

Marilyn Landau Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 3, 2025.
On Sept 29th, 2025, Marilyn J Landau passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years L. Warren Landau, her 4 children Richard Young, Peggie (Young) Collins, Douglas Young and Karen (Young) Soltisiak. Marilyn also was Grandma to her 10 grandchildren, 12 great grands and 1 great great grand.

Marilyn was born September 17, 1931 in Manhattan, Kansas. Her family moved west following the expansion of the power grid. She lived in Boulder Nevada and Coulee Dam Washington where she graduated from high school 1949. In high school Marilyn was a cheerleader, participated in choir competitions and swim team. After high school she married and finally settled in Vancouver Washington. After 20+ years she divorced and went to work at Western Electric for a short time. There Marilyn met and married Warren Landau in Aug, 1972. She later went to work at Fred Meyer as the customer service clerk and retired from Freddie's in 2000.

Marilyn enjoyed family gatherings, reading, RV travel, luncheons with friends, The Seattle Mariners, sewing, crocheting and cross word puzzles. She was a gifted creator and left many beautiful things for her family.

Marilyn always found friends with those she met along the way. The family would like to thank all for their love and support.

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