Marjorie Irene Smith was the daughter of George and Gertrude Smith. She was born on May 19, 1907 in Parry Sound, Ontario.

On June 15, 1925 she married David Sylvester Pender. They had two children - Doug and Audrey.

Twenty one years later Marjorie died on August 6, 1946 from pulmonary tuberculosis. David died on June 3, 1970 at the age of 69.