Marian Cheng Lin

She was born on November 26, 1948, in Taipei, Taiwan, and was one of ten children (with six sisters and three brothers).

Marian is survived by Paul Lin (husband), Janice Kelliher (daughter), Jessica Lin (daughter), John Kelliher (son-in-law), Ben Goodman (son-in-law), and five grandchildren (Beckett Kelliher, Larken Kelliher, Maisie Kelliher, Joel Goodman, and Rowan Goodman).

Marian moved to the United States to marry Paul in the early 1980s. They were married and devoted to each other for over 40 years. She worked in the jewelry business most of her adult life, starting in her hometown of Taipei and concluding with her retirement from C.R. Jewelers in Woodbridge, Virginia. She never met a stranger, treating everyone with kindness, and many of her customers became her friends. Marian loved cooking and having family gathered around the table for big meals. She showed her affection by cooking enough food for a dinner party, even if she was only feeding her immediate family. She will be remembered for her generosity and for never letting a guest go home hungry.

A private, family service will be held the week of November 24, with the burial immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Parkinson's Foundation in memory of Marian.