Marjorie Ada Kasky Wright was born April 3, 1926 to Alexander and Elizabeth Saville Kasky in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1940 her family moved from her childhood home in Midvale, UT to Butte, Montana. Marjorie graduated from Butte High School in 1944. She then attended Montana State College in Bozeman, graduating in 1948 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine and Applied Art with a teaching certificate. At Montana State she was a member and soloist with the Acappella Choir. As a Senior she was selected as one of the Top Ten Students and as Homecoming Queen. She met Earle at Montana State, and they became engaged shortly before he was called to an LDS mission. Marjorie taught school for two years while waiting for Earle. They were married one week after his return on December 27th, 1950. Marjorie and husband Earle moved to Hamilton, Montana, with their three children in 1960 where their 4th child was born in 1961.

It was in Hamilton that she enjoyed the fruits of her artistic and musical gifts. She was a soloist with the Bitterroot Community Chorus for 24 years, and she was the soprano voice in many small groups and ensembles. She was always happy to supply her solo talent to the worship services at the LDS church, and even lead the choir for many years. She even taught private voice lessons on occasion. One of her fondest memories was singing with her dear friend accompanying, Colleen Simpkins.

The Art Building at the Ravalli County Fair enjoyed Marjorie's paintings for many years. Those pieces won many awards and ribbons including 1st Places and Best of Show. Marjorie helped to found the Bitterroot Arts Guild, and became locally known for her beautiful landscapes and still life. She taught art in Adult Education classes and private classes for nearly 25 years. Her artistic eye easily translated to her sewing and love of interior design.

In 2002 Marjorie was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. For 10 years medication rendered her life full and nearly symptom free. In 2012 she and her husband Earle moved to St. Anthony, Idaho, to be near family to cope with the oncoming problems of that illness. After a fight of 2 years, she passed peacefully in the Ashton Living Center on March 9, 2014.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Earle C. Wright, son Douglas and his wife Mary, daughter Elizabeth, and daughter Lori Mackert and her husband Kirk. Her son Jonathan and brother Dennis preceded her in death. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and, at this writing, 21 great grandchildren.