Marjorie B. Cohen

October 4, 1941 - January 15, 2021 Marjorie B. Cohen, a force of nature, passed away January 15, 2021. She was 79 years old, but still 21 at heart. A devoted and loving wife to Jerome J. Cohen (Jerry); beloved and admired mother of Brian (Emet), H. Jason (Katt), Kathleen and Aaron (Brianne); cherished and adored "Nana" to Sam, Jack, Charlie, Lily, Grace and Neli. Born Marjorie Anne Brown, October 4, 1941 in Trenton, New Jersey. The second child to Milton Jackson & Frances Kipperman Brown. One of four, Marjorie was extremely close with her siblings Lois Goodman, Joan Goldberg and Ken Brown. Marjorie's siblings were her best friends.At age 12, Marjorie along with the rest of the Brown family moved from Trenton, New Jersey to Coronado Island, San Diego. She worked in the family clothing store MJ Brown's, which still remains a staple of Coronado Island. Soon after starting high school, Marjorie would be introduced to the love of her life, Jerome J. Cohen. Marjorie and Jerry were married June 12, 1960. That following decade they welcomed in three of their children, Brian (1962), Jason (1966) and Kathleen (1968). While establishing the Cohen roots on Charing Cross Road in Los Angeles for over 44 years, Marjorie also started her charity work with Children's Psychiatric Guild, helped expand the family real estate business, Brown & Company, with her brother Ken, and raised money for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.In 1983, Marjorie welcomed her, "change of life baby" Aaron. Soon after she found her most passionate work in Cancer research. In 1987, Marjorie B. Cohen was one of the creators of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Israel Cancer Research Fund & its inaugural Gala. By the mid 90's she became the Executive Director of ICRF, Los Angeles. With grace, poise & a never take "no" attitude, the next 15 years Marjorie raised millions of dollars for cancer research, created the next generation of fundraisers with ICRF-Visions, advocated for women making a difference in the world by creating the "Women of Action" gala, and welcomed five grandchildren to the Cohen family, all while solidifying her mark on so many people's lives. Marjorie was a fabulous dancer, a legendary entertainer at her home, a friend to everyone she crossed paths with and had a smile that could take your pain away. She loved the Presidents, American democracy, the soulful sounds of music, how food could bring people together, and connecting to Judaism on the deepest of levels.The Family Requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in the name of Marjorie B. Cohen to: Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRFonline.org) or The Jewish National Fund (JNF.org)