Marilyn Eleanor Herbert Hausman
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Marilyn Hausman of Newport Beach, California, passed away on June 6,
2008. A native Californian, Marilyn was born in Los Angeles on October
26, 1935 to Gavin and Josephine Herbert. Her father, a pharmacist, was the
founder of Allergan Pharmaceuticals. Marilyn graduated from University
High School where she was active in Th e Continental Girls Club. In
1957 she married Richard Paul Hausman. Her greatest joy came from her
children; Richard (Rick) Paul Hausman, Jr. (Melinda); Teresa (Teri) Struck
(Steven); Mary Jo Hausman Fisher; John Gavin Hausman (Dana) and her
grandchildren; Nicole, Brittany and Mackenzie Hausman; Richard (Trey) and
Jenna Dewey; Ashley and Kaitlan Fisher and Lauren Hausman.
All through her life, Marilyn was an avid decorator and enjoyed a love for
roses and her gardens. Marilyn was an accomplished photographer and
yachtswoman. Marilyn devoted her life to a multitude of philanthropic
endeavors. She was one of the founders of the Orange County Chapter of the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society and was an active member of Th e Angels
of the Arts, Balboa Bay Club, Th e Pacifi c Club, Newport Harbor Yacht Club
and the Newport Chapter of the National Charity League.
Marilyn leaves behind her beloved mother, Josephine Herbert Troy Gleis, her
husband of 50 years, Richard, her four children and eight grandchildren. She
is also survived by her brother, Gavin Herbert (Ninetta) and her sister-in-law,
Sally Tyne (Patrick) as well as loving nieces, nephews and their children. She
was preceded in death by her father, Gavin Herbert.
Viewing – Wednesday, June 11th 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Pacifi c View Memorial Park Chapel
3500 Pacifi c View Drive
Corona del Mar, California 92625
A Memorial Tribute honoring Marilyn’s life will be held on Th ursday, June
12th at 10:30 a.m. at:
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, California 92625
Th e family requests that in lieu of fl owers, donations be made in Marilyn’s
memory to:
Th e Marilyn Hausman Memorial Fund
Hoag Hospital Cancer Center
Post Offi ce Box 6100
Newport Beach, California 92658
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