Marilyn Esther Mandarino Owen

Marilyn Esther Mandarino Owen left this world peacefully, embraced by family on January 13, 2025. 

Marilyn was born January 24, 1943, at home, in Salt Lake City, to Joseph and Mary Mandarino. She graduated from East High School and the University of Utah, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. Marilyn raised her children in the Cottonwood Heights area, and incredibly devoted and loving mother to her children that continued into adulthood. She was always available and involved with her children and poured even more love into her grandchildren. 

Marilyn worked for the State of Utah Lieutenant Governors office. She later moved into sales with Salt Lake Desk, Richins Office Supply and MidWest Office Supply. Marilyn eventually started her own Manufacturers Rep business. With her artistic background, she excelled in commercial interior design and installation. 

Marilyn was an avid tennis player and snow skier, spending most of her adult life on the court, slopes and enjoying the outdoors. She was the ultimate host, welcoming to anyone. She enjoyed photography, cake decorating, and was an excellent cook, entering contests, teaching French cooking classes and making wonderful Italian meals. With her love and background in art, she enjoyed creating with her children and grandchildren.

 For 20 years Marilyn lived in Las Vegas, playing tennis on multiple tennis teams. She enjoyed her life there, and the friends she made. 

In 2018 Marilyn moved back to Salt Lake City to be closer to family. In her new environment at Summit Vista, she was involved in the community, participating in the many activities offered. Here she made some of the most meaningful friendships of her entire life. As she needed more help, she moved closer to family in Cottonwood Heights. Her children returned the love and care she so selflessly gave to them, in the care of her. 

Our family would like to thank the staff at Escalante of Coventry for the kindness and loving care they gave to our mother. 

A visitation will be held Monday, 20 January 2025, at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery at 10:00 am.