Marjorie Oneta Robertson
Born: May 3rd, 1928
Died: September 15th, 2022
Obituary
Marjorie was born on May 3, 1928 in Licking, Missouri and passed away on September 15, 2022 in Maple Falls, Washington at the age of 94.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Zea Cantrell and her husband, Lloyd A Robertson.
She is survived by her two sons Cliff and Scott.
Cliff and his partner Sae Shiraki live in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Marjorie's three granddaughters (Camilla, Chonoa, and Misha) and one grandson, Issa.
Scott resides in Maple Falls, Washington with his partner, Andrea Sabo. Marjorie's four granddaughters (Shannon, Brittany, Michelle, and Jaclyn) and four great grandchildren (Willow, Weston, Lena, and Karson).
Marjorie moved from Missouri to California after marrying Lloyd in 1946, and eventually settled in Shafter.
She enjoyed working several years for Charles West at Mira Mesa Farms, where she was proud to be recognized as the first woman to buy and sell cotton in the state of California. She later managed the accounts for decades at LA Robertson Farms, inc.
She was elected queen of the Shafter Cotton and Potato Festival in 1952, and was also a founding member of the 21 Club in Shafter where she made so many of her lifelong friends.
Throughout her life she was an avid bridge player
Omar Sharif, the Oscar-winning actor, published bridge columns in every newspaper across the
United States and in a hundred different countries across the world. His famous quote was
“Acting is my career; breeding horses is my hobby; bridge is my passion.”
Marj had the same passion towards bridge, joining the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League
Association) in the 1950's. In 1976, she achieved “Life Master.” This designation takes
dedication and years of attending tournaments all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
After 1976, her bridge success continued and she received five additional accomplishments -
Bronze, Silver, Ruby, Gold, and finally Sapphire Life Master. Many people strive for these
honors, few actually reach them
Marj was tough as nails at the bridge table, yet everybody enjoyed her warmth and sense of
humor. Marj had several partners in different parts of the United States. She also attended
national bridge tournaments where people came from all over the world to compete over a ten day period. Marj loved spending countless hours talking bridge and working on her partnerships.
Marj had pizzazz and finesse and without a doubt, she is playing in a game right now. From the
bridge world, we love you and you will be dearly missed. Until our next game...