Marlene Wright

Molly was born on July 5, 1936, in Ottertail County, Minnesota, to Bert and Della (Kimmes) Pihlaja. She grew up on a farm in New York Mills, Minnesota.

Molly worked for the San Bernardino County Probation Department, Juvenile Legal Division for 28-1/2 years.

Molly married Odie Wright on July 26, 2004, he was the love of her life.

Molly was a member of the American Legion Post 421 in Highland where she held the position of chaplain for several years. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #506 & the Highland Senior Center

Molly loved to laugh, socialize, and play cards, darts, shuffleboard, and a slot machine or two.

Forever the life of the party, Molly will be remembered for her dazzling smile, sparkling eyes, infectious laughter, and sharp wit; her credo was “tell it like it is”—and she did. Generous to a fault, she loved her family, friends, and the holidays. She never missed an opportunity to be of service. Always ready with a song, a gift, or a joke, she lived life to the fullest with a touch of glitter and a whole lot of pizzazz. She encouraged others to do the same.

Molly is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Odie. She is survived by her son, Timothy Guck of Highland, and daughter, Ivy (Guck) Portias of Highland; granddaughter, Katie Haines of San Bernardino; sister, Sharon Miller (Gene) of Highland; niece, Jennell Miller (Mark) of Boulder City, Nevada; and many cousins and friends.

Chapel Services will be held at Montecito Cemetery, Cypress Chapel, 3520 E. Washington St., Colton, Ca. on Monday February 12th at 9:00 am. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.