Marilyn Wright

Marilyn Wright joined the Hyrum, Utah community On May 8, 1938. Her childhood was relatively uneventful except for a time when the family moved to California for her father's work. When Marilyn graduated from high school she decided Hyrum didn't provide the excitement for this wannabe city girl. She immediately packed a bag and set out for California. No job. a place to live. No money ... This mark of bravery ... or impetuousness ... was apparent all her life. Somehow she was good at that.
Early on she landed a job at Litton Industries as secretary to the Chef Engineer. When Litton closed there was travel time. She accompanied her photographer friend to Australia where she spent several months. When the shooting ended, the bags were once again packed and Hawaii called and she spent six months in paradise.
Back home she worked temp and for individual writers. Then a lucky call from Barbara's Place Script Typing Service for the studios recruited her to work. She ultimately became manager of the company until she retired.
Happily this allowed time to pursue her great interest in antiques. She probably visited every antique store and yard sale in Southern California. She greatly enjoyed two road trips in the east and spent time in Illinois. Later a cruise to Alaska. It was an exciting time.
Sewing was a constant pass time. When Halloween rolled around, her sewing skills were featured in costumes for our three neighborhood girls who were a constant presence at our house learning to sew, do homework and other things. No cooking though. The kitchen was Marilyn's enemy... Among other interests were humming birds which hungrily flocked around the many feeders on the deck. Humming bird watching provided much enjoyment. Reading was another pastime. Often she could be seen with a book in her hands.
Great fondness was felt for her cousins Steve and Lynn both in business and friendship. She was proceeded in death by her father Merrill, her mother Gladys Buist Wright and her brother Richard.
Marilyn felt blessed to have her new "family" of next door neighbors; Victor, AnaBella, and their three daughters Maria, Gaby and Andrea (Tootsie). Their presence graced the home with great frequency. These are only a few things to remember her by. There are many more. Her roommate, Judith Haag. of twenty-five years will miss her greatly as well as friends and family.
Graveside services will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Hyrum City Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Funeral services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.com .