Marjorie G. Robinson; Fund-Raiser, Former Model
Marjorie Greims Robinson, a former fashion model and longtime county resident, has died. She was 89.
Robinson, who lived in Thousand Oaks for 20 years, died Oct. 13 at her home, said her son, Christopher Robinson of Thousand Oaks.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., she began her modeling career in New York City, where she ended up on the cover of Vogue magazine, her son said. She later married a screen writer, Seymour Robinson, and moved to Brentwood.
After the death of her husband, she moved to Thousand Oaks, where she worked as a fund-raiser for United Way. After retiring, in 1985, she opened Pets & Paws, a thrift store that raised funds for various animal organizations, her son said.
“She loved animals,” Christopher Robinson said, adding that his mother had two dogs--a Siberian husky and an English sheep dog--that lived with her until she died.
An avid reader, Robinson enjoyed watching the television show “Jeopardy!” and spending time with her friends, her son said.
In addition to her son, she is survived by two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Brothers Griffin Mortuary, Thousand Oaks.
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