Marianne Jantzen Kidman

Marianne Jantzen Kidman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on October 15, 2022 at the age of 77. She met the challenges of the serious medical issues she faced in her later years, with extraordinary dignity and grace.

Marianne was born to parents, Gordon and Esther Davis on May 23, 1945 in Spokane, Washington and raised two beautiful children, Michael and Kim, in Eugene, Oregon before moving to Huntington Beach, California, where she had resided for 30 years. She met the love of her life, Art, and joined their families together on February 3, 2001.

Marianne was preceded in death by both her two children, Michael Jay Vennekolt and Kimberly Sue Vennekolt Bull, and stepson, Arthur “Grant” Kidman, Jr.

She is survived by her husband Arthur Kidman, stepchildren Natasha Schue (Ryan) of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Kirk Kidman (Heather) of Oxnard, CA and Mark Kidman (Grace) of Ventura, CA, grandchildren Ashley and Austin Bull, Ethan and Wyatt Schue and Archie and Sawyer Kidman, and sisters Marilyn Amatto and Rose Quinn.

Marianne was a very special person. She enjoyed gardening, reading, her grandchildren, and long conversations with her sister, Rosie. Marianne had impeccable taste and loved decorating her home and enjoyed shopping with her sisters, Marilyn and Rosie, and friends. She was the ultimate curator–her home, her attire, her garden and most importantly, her family–were all very important to her. Marianne was an inspiration to all around her and will be dearly missed.

A memorial service for Marianne will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 10:00 PM at Pacific View Mortuary, 3500 Pacific View Dr., Corona del Mar, CA 90803.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pacificviewcalifornia.com for the Kidman family.