In 1941, she married Ord Preston Jr. at Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield, Massachusetts.
They were the parents of three children.
The San Diego Union Tribune August 30, 2001
Marjorie Midge Preston, 79 Las Patronas founding member
Marjorie Midge Preston had all the best of it in her native New England: private schools, equestrian training and privileges befitting a prominent East Coast family. When she left her eastern roots to settle in La Jolla in 1942, her glamour and elegance made her a welcome addition to the burgeoning social scene. But for all her sophistication, she was, in the words of son-in-law, absolutely without pretension.
Mrs. Preston, a founding member of Las Patronas who supported many charities throughout the years, died August 22 at Pacific Regent Health Care Center. She was 79. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease, he said. Midge and I enjoyed many happy family parties over the years, said a longtime friend. She had a sense of style and a zest for life, and she enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
In 1946 Mrs. Preston became a founding member of Las Patronas, the charitable organization that stages the annual Jewel Ball in La Jolla. She served as Chairwoman of the ball in 1958 and her oldest daughter assumed the same role 29 years later. Her eldest daughter continues to serve on the Las Patronas advisory committee and Mrs. Preston's youngest daughter is a Las Patronas member.
Midge pretty much knew everybody in society from the 1940s through the 1980s, her son-in-law said. She went to every ball. She was a tremendously glamorous lady. A socialite, yes. But a fun one. People loved to have her around.
Mrs. Preston was born Marjorie Ellis in Springfield, Massachusetts She grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and attended Spence School in New York City and the all girl Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C. From ages 12 to 18 Mrs. Preston won several equestrian events throughout the East. She was among the youngest equestrians to compete at Madison Square Garden in New York. Her camera friendly looks landed her on the cover of a national magazine in a swimsuit, her son-in-law said.
In the summer of 1939 while vacationing with her family in La Jolla, she met her future husband, Ord Preston, at Casa de Manana, then a fashionable restaurant. They were married in Springfield, Massachusetts two years later and moved to La Jolla in June 1942.
The next month, her husband, a Marine officer, was shipped overseas to the Pacific theater during World War II. Mrs. Preston volunteered with the USO in San Diego during the war.
As a young adult, she transferred her athletic skills from the equestrian arena to the tennis court. At La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, she once teamed with her friend in winning a women's doubles title. In the 1980s the Prestons maintained dual residences in Hawaii and La Jolla.
Survivors include her husband, Ord; daughters of Del Mar, New York City and La Jolla and six grandchildren. No services were scheduled.
They were the parents of three children.
The San Diego Union Tribune August 30, 2001
Marjorie Midge Preston, 79 Las Patronas founding member
Marjorie Midge Preston had all the best of it in her native New England: private schools, equestrian training and privileges befitting a prominent East Coast family. When she left her eastern roots to settle in La Jolla in 1942, her glamour and elegance made her a welcome addition to the burgeoning social scene. But for all her sophistication, she was, in the words of son-in-law, absolutely without pretension.
Mrs. Preston, a founding member of Las Patronas who supported many charities throughout the years, died August 22 at Pacific Regent Health Care Center. She was 79. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease, he said. Midge and I enjoyed many happy family parties over the years, said a longtime friend. She had a sense of style and a zest for life, and she enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
In 1946 Mrs. Preston became a founding member of Las Patronas, the charitable organization that stages the annual Jewel Ball in La Jolla. She served as Chairwoman of the ball in 1958 and her oldest daughter assumed the same role 29 years later. Her eldest daughter continues to serve on the Las Patronas advisory committee and Mrs. Preston's youngest daughter is a Las Patronas member.
Midge pretty much knew everybody in society from the 1940s through the 1980s, her son-in-law said. She went to every ball. She was a tremendously glamorous lady. A socialite, yes. But a fun one. People loved to have her around.
Mrs. Preston was born Marjorie Ellis in Springfield, Massachusetts She grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and attended Spence School in New York City and the all girl Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C. From ages 12 to 18 Mrs. Preston won several equestrian events throughout the East. She was among the youngest equestrians to compete at Madison Square Garden in New York. Her camera friendly looks landed her on the cover of a national magazine in a swimsuit, her son-in-law said.
In the summer of 1939 while vacationing with her family in La Jolla, she met her future husband, Ord Preston, at Casa de Manana, then a fashionable restaurant. They were married in Springfield, Massachusetts two years later and moved to La Jolla in June 1942.
The next month, her husband, a Marine officer, was shipped overseas to the Pacific theater during World War II. Mrs. Preston volunteered with the USO in San Diego during the war.
As a young adult, she transferred her athletic skills from the equestrian arena to the tennis court. At La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, she once teamed with her friend in winning a women's doubles title. In the 1980s the Prestons maintained dual residences in Hawaii and La Jolla.
Survivors include her husband, Ord; daughters of Del Mar, New York City and La Jolla and six grandchildren. No services were scheduled.
In 1941, she married Ord Preston Jr. at Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield, Massachusetts.
They were the parents of three children.
The San Diego Union Tribune August 30, 2001
Marjorie Midge Preston, 79 Las Patronas founding member
Marjorie Midge Preston had all the best of it in her native New England: private schools, equestrian training and privileges befitting a prominent East Coast family. When she left her eastern roots to settle in La Jolla in 1942, her glamour and elegance made her a welcome addition to the burgeoning social scene. But for all her sophistication, she was, in the words of son-in-law, absolutely without pretension.
Mrs. Preston, a founding member of Las Patronas who supported many charities throughout the years, died August 22 at Pacific Regent Health Care Center. She was 79. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease, he said. Midge and I enjoyed many happy family parties over the years, said a longtime friend. She had a sense of style and a zest for life, and she enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
In 1946 Mrs. Preston became a founding member of Las Patronas, the charitable organization that stages the annual Jewel Ball in La Jolla. She served as Chairwoman of the ball in 1958 and her oldest daughter assumed the same role 29 years later. Her eldest daughter continues to serve on the Las Patronas advisory committee and Mrs. Preston's youngest daughter is a Las Patronas member.
Midge pretty much knew everybody in society from the 1940s through the 1980s, her son-in-law said. She went to every ball. She was a tremendously glamorous lady. A socialite, yes. But a fun one. People loved to have her around.
Mrs. Preston was born Marjorie Ellis in Springfield, Massachusetts She grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and attended Spence School in New York City and the all girl Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C. From ages 12 to 18 Mrs. Preston won several equestrian events throughout the East. She was among the youngest equestrians to compete at Madison Square Garden in New York. Her camera friendly looks landed her on the cover of a national magazine in a swimsuit, her son-in-law said.
In the summer of 1939 while vacationing with her family in La Jolla, she met her future husband, Ord Preston, at Casa de Manana, then a fashionable restaurant. They were married in Springfield, Massachusetts two years later and moved to La Jolla in June 1942.
The next month, her husband, a Marine officer, was shipped overseas to the Pacific theater during World War II. Mrs. Preston volunteered with the USO in San Diego during the war.
As a young adult, she transferred her athletic skills from the equestrian arena to the tennis court. At La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, she once teamed with her friend in winning a women's doubles title. In the 1980s the Prestons maintained dual residences in Hawaii and La Jolla.
Survivors include her husband, Ord; daughters of Del Mar, New York City and La Jolla and six grandchildren. No services were scheduled.
They were the parents of three children.
The San Diego Union Tribune August 30, 2001
Marjorie Midge Preston, 79 Las Patronas founding member
Marjorie Midge Preston had all the best of it in her native New England: private schools, equestrian training and privileges befitting a prominent East Coast family. When she left her eastern roots to settle in La Jolla in 1942, her glamour and elegance made her a welcome addition to the burgeoning social scene. But for all her sophistication, she was, in the words of son-in-law, absolutely without pretension.
Mrs. Preston, a founding member of Las Patronas who supported many charities throughout the years, died August 22 at Pacific Regent Health Care Center. She was 79. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease, he said. Midge and I enjoyed many happy family parties over the years, said a longtime friend. She had a sense of style and a zest for life, and she enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
In 1946 Mrs. Preston became a founding member of Las Patronas, the charitable organization that stages the annual Jewel Ball in La Jolla. She served as Chairwoman of the ball in 1958 and her oldest daughter assumed the same role 29 years later. Her eldest daughter continues to serve on the Las Patronas advisory committee and Mrs. Preston's youngest daughter is a Las Patronas member.
Midge pretty much knew everybody in society from the 1940s through the 1980s, her son-in-law said. She went to every ball. She was a tremendously glamorous lady. A socialite, yes. But a fun one. People loved to have her around.
Mrs. Preston was born Marjorie Ellis in Springfield, Massachusetts She grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and attended Spence School in New York City and the all girl Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C. From ages 12 to 18 Mrs. Preston won several equestrian events throughout the East. She was among the youngest equestrians to compete at Madison Square Garden in New York. Her camera friendly looks landed her on the cover of a national magazine in a swimsuit, her son-in-law said.
In the summer of 1939 while vacationing with her family in La Jolla, she met her future husband, Ord Preston, at Casa de Manana, then a fashionable restaurant. They were married in Springfield, Massachusetts two years later and moved to La Jolla in June 1942.
The next month, her husband, a Marine officer, was shipped overseas to the Pacific theater during World War II. Mrs. Preston volunteered with the USO in San Diego during the war.
As a young adult, she transferred her athletic skills from the equestrian arena to the tennis court. At La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, she once teamed with her friend in winning a women's doubles title. In the 1980s the Prestons maintained dual residences in Hawaii and La Jolla.
Survivors include her husband, Ord; daughters of Del Mar, New York City and La Jolla and six grandchildren. No services were scheduled.
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