Charles Lee Wright
November 30, 1941 - May 27, 2007
Obituary
Charles L. Wright
Nov. 30, 1941 – May 27, 2007
Charlie our dearest son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away Sunday morning while recovering from open heart surgery. Born in Prescott, KS to Marvin and Yvonne Wright, he was the oldest of five brothers. Charlie grew up in Wichita, KS, and moved to Seattle with his first wife, Carole, in 1967 where they raised their three children: Chris, Coleen, and Cary. A Seattle Firefighter for 14 years, he retired in 1982. Charlie went on to enjoy a career as a marketing manager of fire & safety equipment until his retirement in 2006. He married Peggy in 2001, and they built a loving & lasting marriage where he also was able to build a great relationship with Peggy’s two adult children, Jill and Joel Krueger. Charlie will be missed dearly and is survived by his wife; mom and dad; three children; two stepchildren; four brothers: Wayne, Dean, George, and Greg; and three grandchildren: Alec, Hayden, and Taylor. A celebration of his life will take place at Grace Lutheran Church 22975 24th Ave. So. Des Moines, WA on Thursday, May 31st at 10:30am. For more details or to leave condolences, please contact Bonney-Watson at 206-242-1787 or online at www.bonneywatson.com
Dear Peggy
I’ve known Charlie since 1967 we were neighbors and good friends. In 1976 he and Carole came to Spokane to be my son Joe’s God Parents. Charlie was a loving father and a great friend. You could call upon him day or night and he would be there. His passing is a bit of shock.
We will all miss him.
Thank you,
Dick Moore
Charlie and I grew up together and shared church and boy scouts. We also went to Southwestern College together. I enjoyed seeing him at the last church reunion and was looking forward to seeing him in September. Our deepest condolences to Charlie’s family. Derald and Joanie Linn
Cary and the Wright family:
I sincerely grieve your loss. Mr. Wright was a great dad for Cary, and I remember him well from his leadership as an Assistant Scoutmaster in our scout troop.
He will be sorely missed.
I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the Wright Family. I have not known Charlie for long, but we connected the instant we became acquainted. He was a most wonderful person to be around. We spent a lot of time discussing the way in which our world was changing. I shall never forget Charlie Wright!
What a shock! Please know we had such fond memories of Charles as we “grew up” together at Calvary in Wichita. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I will always remember Chuck’s kindness and pleasent personality.
Peggy: It was a great shock to here of Chucks departure. He continued to send me jokes on a regular bases after ISI. He was an easy man to like and I enjoyed working with him over the years. I will truly miss him and I will always have great memories of some of the fish stories he shared with me. If you need any thing, please do not hestitate to ask.
Ernie & Vicki West Younkins
Charlie will always be our memories as a fun loving caring, very happy guy. We spent time with he and his family in the late 70’s. We used to sing and laugh and he especially liked the old rock and roll songs we all grew up on. He was always a joy to be with. Condolences for your loss.
Hi Coleen,
Just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Peggy and family,
I’m still in shock after getting your email. I didn’t get to meet Charlie, but I had an image of him, plus your X-mas picture, and he looked like a very kind, gentle soul. My prayers are with you during this sad time. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do.
Judy
Peggy; Charlie just joined our golf club, and we only got to enjoy his company a few times. We were shocked to hear of his passing. We will all miss him. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Peg and all the family:
My sincere sympathy is with you at this difficult time. Always remember Charlie who gave everyone good, wonderful and precious memories and he will endure in your hearts forever.
Love,
Maureen Swaney
Peg and family…my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult and sad time. Although I never met Charlie, I have heard many people talk about how wonderful a person he was. I worked with Peg for many years and recall how fondly she always spoke of Charlie and their happy marriage.
Peg and family:
Upon learning that Charlie passed, I was not only shocked, but felt an immediate emptiness. When I met Charlie, I knew he was a man that thoroughly enjoyed life and everyone around him. Charlie never met a stranger and had a smile that lit up the room! I know what a tremendous hole he has left in your lives and the lives of all of us fortunate enough to share even a small part of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time.