Marilyn Lansciardi
On April 17, 2014, Marilyn Lansciardi, age 77, lost her three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She fought this disease with courage, a steely determination, and most of all, an unfailing sense of humor. She died as she lived: Surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Kennydale on October 20, 1936, Marilyn lived in Renton all her life. She graduated from Renton High School in 1954 and married Frank Lansciardi in December 1955.
Marilyn was the ultimate housewife and homemaker and was well known for her outstanding Italian cooking. It was said she could take a tennis shoe, add a little homemade sauce to it, and it would be delicious.
Proud of her Italian-Norwegian heritage, Marilyn used to say that her cool Scandinavian blood offset her warm Italian blood.
She was a loving, generous human being, both with her heart and her spirit. She enjoyed a good bourbon and soda, especially when accompanied by family and friends, and a healthy dose of ribald humor.
She also enjoyed relaxing by the pool at their condo in Rancho Mirage, CA. She loved to travel, especially on cruises.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Lansciardi and their infant son, Larry Lansciardi.
She is survived by her son, Jim Lansciardi, of Renton; sister, Nancy Jones, of Seattle; and brothers Larry Phillips, of Auburn, Richard Phillips, of Auburn, and Mark Phillips, of Renton. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Sandra Lansciardi, of Mercer Island; and nieces Julie Snowdon, Laura Jones, Jackie Rowe, Patricia Jones (Puddin), Elizabeth Younts, Natalie Crump, Nicole Goodman, and Angela Peterson.
Marilyn (Auntie to most) was loved by many–family and friends alike. Her beloved nephew, Franco Phillips, adored niece Avalonne Phillips, and their three boys, her angels, Antonio, Levi and Jimmy (James Delano) Phillips held a special place in her heart, as did Franco’s mother and sister, Debbie Simpson and Erica Englund. Among her many devoted cousins, Judy Bing was her dear friend and travel partner.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their unending support and love, especially during the past three years. There was a tremendous outpouring of love and encouragement that sustained Marilyn throughout her illness and was much appreciated. There are too many names to mention but you all have our sincere gratitude.
The family also wishes to personally thank the staff at Virginia Mason Medical Center for their care and concern throughout the past three years. And another thanks to Evergreen Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, Marilyn requested donations be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, Virginia Mason Medical Foundation, Attn: Dr Vincent Picozzi MD, PO Box 1930, MS D1-MF, Seattle, WA, 98111. We need to beat this deadly disease.
