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© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma December 10, 2014 February 22, 1925 ~ December 6, 2014 Celebration of Life and Remembrance for Cyril Wright, 89, of Enid, Okla., will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1626 E. Broadway, Enid, with the Rev Scott Whittenburg officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Family visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Cyril passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, in Enid. Elvin Cyril Wright was born February 22, 1925, in Hanna, Alberta, Canada, while his parents were there custom harvesting. He was the fourth child of Murl and Valera Peak Wright. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1942, where he was the valedictorian of his class. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served during WWII in Ulithi in the Carolina Islands in the South Pacific. After returning from the war, he enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he lived with his wife, Virginia, whom he married on August 12, 1946. He attended one year of college, but had to drop out due to illness. He worked for the next 30 years at the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. After retirement, he worked for several years as a carpenter, his true vocation. He spent many summers coaching his sons' baseball teams and never missed a game in which his sons played in all sports through their high school years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia; children, Mike and wife Kelley of Enid, and Tim and wife Janet of Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Meredith Wright of Tulsa, Whitney Wright of Enid, Jason Wright and wife Allison of Bixby, and Jennifer Stickney and husband Michael of Tulsa; and great-grandchildren, Jake and Caden Wright and Siler and Grayson Stickney. He was a member of American Legion, Men’s Garden Club, Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club and the local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers, where he served numerous terms as president. He was a 64-year member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he was married and worked tirelessly for the church during his entire membership. Other survivors include his siblings, Lucille Jarrell, Ray Wright, Berniece Etcheson and Joe Wright and many adoring nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Memorial contributions can be given in the name of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made and the service viewed at www.ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail.com. Submitted by Family |
© Ladusau~Evans Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma January 2016 July 10, 1926 ~ Janury 21, 2016 A Celebration of Life service for Virginia Lee Wright, age 89, of Enid, is 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Reverend Scott Whittenburg will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Virginia Lee Wright was born on July 10, 1926 in Enid, OK. She was the youngest child of James Walter and Elfreida Louise Hoeltzel Williams of Enid. Virginia passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Enid. She grew up in Hillsdale, played basketball for Hillsdale High, and graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1944. She married Cyril Wright, her brother's best friend, on August 12, 1946 and they were happily married for 68 years until Cyril's passing in 2014. After marriage they established their home in Enid until moving to North Enid. After retirement they moved to Enid where they remained until their passing. She worked for a short time at Vance Air Base during World War II, where she got her job by parallel parking a jeep. She worked for Southwestern Bell during the time they switched to dial tone. She spent 28 years working for Chisholm Public Schools as the Business Manager, retiring in 1986. She was devoted to her husband and two sons. She never missed a ballgame in which they played from little league through their high school careers. She was an avid square dancer and was a member of the Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club for many years. She also was a member of the Thunderbird Camping Club. She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Post Office and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the Texiana Club and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was baptized Christmas Day 1927 at St Paul's Lutheran church and remained a lifelong member of St Paul's. She was married at St Paul's and worked tirelessly for the church during her entire adult life. She is survived by her children: Mike and his wife, Kelley of Enid and Tim and his wife, Janet of Broken Arrow. Her Grandchildren are: Meredith Wright of Tulsa, Whitney Wright of Jenks, Jason Wright and wife Allison of Bixby, and Jennifer Stickney and husband Michael of Tulsa. Great grandchildren are: Jake and Caden Wright, and Siler and Grayson Stickney. She was preceded in death by her parents and Brothers Gilbert Eugene and James Wesley Williams and her beloved husband Cyril. Memorial contributions can be given in the name of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Online condolences may be made and the service may be viewed as well at www.ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail.com |
© Ladusau~Evans Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma January 2016 March 22, 1933 ~ January 16, 2014 A Celebration of Life for Don E. Wright, 82, of Enid, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, where Don was a member. The Reverend Wade Burleson will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Monday, January 18, 2016 from 6-7 pm at the funeral home. Don was born west of Goltry on March 22, 1933 to Orville E. and Patti M. [Mourer Wright and died on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at his home, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Don attended schools in Goltry, graduating in 1951. As an adolescent Don was a gifted athlete; he excelled in basketball, baseball, track and water skiing which he was known to do barefoot without skis. Following high school he attended Enid Business College, graduating in 1953 with a diploma in General Accounting. After serving two years in the United States Army he attended Oklahoma State University for two years and then transferred to Northwestern Oklahoma State University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics in 1960. Don began working for Champlin Petroleum in 1960 as a systems analyst, when computers took up an entire room. He was instrumental in automating Champlin's data - a true business technology pioneer. In 1963 he met Hazel Hardy, a nursing student at the time, while visiting his grandfather in the hospital. It was love at first sight; they got engaged after just two weeks and married four months later. Within the year they welcomed their first child. Two more children, followed. Throughout his life, his passion was farming, so when talking to him it was typical for him to tell time by "before harvest, during harvest or after harvest." It was not unusual for him to load up all three of his young children and take them to the farm with him. They fondly remember him leading them in "You are my sunshine" on those drives. Over the years many of the children and grandchildren helped on the farm. As a former athlete Don eagerly participated in the foot races between his children and their friends; he never slowed his pace, typically winning, and providing a good life lesson. You have to work hard to win. The Wright family traveled around the United States and when the children were little the trips were made in the family station wagon. Don tended to be a little impatient, exemplified by their trip to the Grand Canyon. The family gazed at the beautiful canyon for approximately 10 minutes, after which Don said, "Okay, we've seen it, let's go!" In the mid 80's the oil business went through a slump, resulting in a family move to Texas. Throughout their six years in Texas, Don drove back to Enid most weekends so that he could check on the farm and his elderly mother. After working for Champlin for thirty years, Don retired at age 57, and he and Hazel returned to Enid. The two took many wonderful trips over the years, with Hawaii and western Canada being among the favorites. Being a grandfather was a great source of pleasure for Don. Since he was retired he was able to play a very active role; he was a stand-in nanny for his youngest daughter. He changed diapers and later transported her children to school. As with his own children he was strict with his grandchildren, and they still talk about getting "the look" from Grandpa. Don retired from farming in 2006, although until a week before he passed he was worrying about the weather and the area crops. Their farm is leased out, but Don frequently gave [unsolicited] advice to his cousin who farms it. Don and Hazel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends in 2013. His children reflected on a happy union of two people who truly were best friends. When they first married Don told Hazel he would give her 50 good years. He was true to his word, only slowing down for illness after that mile marker. Hazel, a retired RN, provided loving nursing care to Don until the very end. They were also blessed with help from Grace Care, and Don came to love his caregivers with whom he had many lengthy political discussions. His wisdom and loyalty will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his wife Hazel; one son, Russell Wright of Coalgate, Oklahoma; a daughter and a son-in-law, David and Karen Wright Arms of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Connie Wright of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville E. Wright; his mother, Patti M. Wright; and his four sisters, Patsy Crain, Dott Donnell, Vera Scott and Mary Ann Wright. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma via their website, parkinsonoklahoma.com or by mail at: 720 W. Wilshire Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 74136, Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home will serve as custodian of the funds. Online condolences may be made and viewing of the service at www.ladusauevans.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma May 19, 2020 February 18, 1934 ~ May 18, 2020 Graveside service celebrating the life of Mildred "Irene" Wright will be 1:00PM, Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Brian Meyer officiating. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening 5:00PM to 6:30PM at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Irene was born on February 18, 1934 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Joseph Burpee and Dora Dean [Byrom] Brown and passed away on May 18, 2020 in Enid. Irene was a stay at home mom until she was 37. She then went to work at Woolco Department Store until she was 41. She then began working at K-Mart until she retired at the age of 62. Irene loved to work in her yard and play with her grandbabies. She loved to go dancing with her best friend Wilda. Irene is survived by her children Richard [Linda], Cheryl, Mark [April], Darryl [Sandi], and Fay [Donnie]; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters Jenny, and Dena; and brothers Earl and Roger. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Florence, brother Larry, son Robert, daughter Joyce, step mother Theola and the father of her children Charles. Memorials may be made through Anderson-Burris to OMRF Alzheimer/Dementia Divisions. Condolences online at www.andersonburris.com. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma March 27, 2020 November 21, 1950 ~ March 20, 2020 A Celebration of Life service for Virginia Lee Wright, age 89, of Enid, is 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St Paul's Lutheran Church. Reverend Scott Whittenburg will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Virginia Lee Wright was born on July 10, 1926 in Enid, OK. She was the youngest child of James Walter and Elfreida Louise Hoeltzel Williams of Enid. Virginia passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Enid. She grew up in Hillsdale, played basketball for Hillsdale High, and graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1944. She married Cyril Wright, her brother's best friend, on August 12, 1946 and they were happily married for 68 years until Cyril's passing in 2014. After marriage they established their home in Enid until moving to North Enid. After retirement they moved to Enid where they remained until their passing. She worked for a short time at Vance Air Base during World War II, where she got her job by parallel parking a jeep. She worked for Southwestern Bell during the time they switched to dial tone. She spent 28 years working for Chisholm Public Schools as the Business Manager, retiring in 1986. She was devoted to her husband and two sons. She never missed a ballgame in which they played from little league through their high school careers. She was an avid square dancer and was a member of the Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club for many years. She also was a member of the Thunderbird Camping Club. She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Post Office and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the Texiana Club and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was baptized Christmas Day 1927 at St Paul's Lutheran church and remained a lifelong member of St Paul's. She was married at St Paul's and worked tirelessly for the church during her entire adult life. She is survived by her children: Mike and his wife, Kelley of Enid and Tim and his wife, Janet of Broken Arrow. Her Grandchildren are: Meredith Wright of Tulsa, Whitney Wright of Jenks, Jason Wright and wife Allison of Bixby, and Jennifer Stickney and husband Michael of Tulsa. Great grandchildren are: Jake and Caden Wright, and Siler and Grayson Stickney. She was preceded in death by her parents and Brothers Gilbert Eugene and James Wesley Williams and her beloved husband Cyril. Memorial contributions can be given in the name of St Paul's Lutheran Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Online condolences may be made and the service may be viewed as well at www.ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma November 30, 2010 September 5, 1958 ~ November 26, 2010 ENID - Susan DeAnn Wright, 52, of Fairland, Okla., lost her fight with cancer Friday, November 26, 2010, at 11:15 p.m. She was born September 5, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Jack and Wanda Lemon and later in her life was dearly loved by her stepfather, Jack Frasier. She attended Pioneer High School in Waukomis, Okla., and attended Rose State College in Midwest City, Okla. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Allen Lemon of Enid, Okla. She is survived by her mother, Wanda Frasier and stepfather Jack Frasier of Fairland; son, Donald [Ty] Wayne O'Neal of Oklahoma City; daughters, Megan Lane and husband Chris of Tennessee and Natalie Wright of Moore, Okla.; one grandchild, Molly Lane of Tennessee; one brother and two sisters, David Jones and wife Janet, Susie Clements and husband Ed, Debbie George and husband Gilbert, all of Enid. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Garden Chapel in Memorial Park Cemetery , Enid. She lived the last six years of her life in Fairland, living next to her mother and stepfather. Her kind and giving heart will be greatly missed. Family will be at 4013 Shenandoah on the day of the funeral from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Submitted by Family |
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