See also
Husband:
Clarence Graham WRIGHT (1893-1987)
Wife:
Lillie Bernice WOOD (1896-1983)
Children:
Marriage:
Nov 28, 1917
Clarence Graham Wright: married Lillie Bernice Wood on November 28, 1917, at the home of John Wright, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada, witnesses John Couling and Lilian Wright, officiating Minister Rev. W. Stanley Owen.
Source:
Clarence Graham Wright: Marriage Certificate: Registered at Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada dated 11/17/1917.
Name:
Clarence Graham WRIGHT6
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
Nov 2, 1893
Residence:
1901 (age 7-8)
Winchester, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada10
Residence:
1911 (age 17-18)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada11
Education:
through the 10th grade2
Residence:
1916 (age 22-23)
Winchester, Souris, Manitoba, Canada12
Occupation:
1916 (age 22-23)
farmer12
Residence:
1918 (age 24-25)
Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada5
Occupation:
1918 (age 24-25)
farmer5
Physical Description:
1918 (age 24-25)
5' 8" tall with fair complexion, blue eyes and light hair with a note mole on the right side of his abdomen5
Occupation:
1921 (age 27-28)
farmer; Winchester, Manitoba, Canada13
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 27)
Winchester, Manitoba, Canada13
other:
1921 (age 27-28)
Two laborers were living in the home in; Winchester, Manitoba, Canada13
Donald Polles a Scotchman, 16 from Ontaria who made $500 for the year and Fredrick Dardick, 29 from from Austria who immigrated in 1906 and made $500 for the year.
Immigration:
1924 (age 30-31)1
Occupation:
1930 (age 36-37)
Gas Station Attendant; Detroit, Wayne, Michigan1
Possessions:
1930 (age 36-37)
a home on Rivervew Avenue worth $6500 with three renters on the property; Detroit, Wayne, Michigan1
Residence:
1930 (age 36-37)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan1
Address: 18924 Riverview Avenue
Residence:
1935 (age 41-42)
Detroit, Michigan2
rented a home for $40. a month
Occupation:
1940 (age 46-47)
unemployed brake lining gasket inspector; Detroit Michigan2
He had only worked for 34 of 52 weeks in 1939 and made $800 that year.
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 46)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
a rental for $40. a month
Residence:
1951 (age 57-58)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan14
Death:
Mar 3, 1987 (age 93)
Burial:
Mar 25, 1987
Chatsworth, California9
Address: Section Elm, Lot 2450 Spaces 3&4 No. 4901
Rsrch. Note:
Clarence Graham Wright 1893-1987
(Oldest Son of John & Lavina Tiernan Wright)
Notes:
Clarence Graham Wright born on a farm at Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada, oldest Son of John and Lavina Wright, hard working very conservative, honest and moral individual, loyal to family and friends.
He immigrated to the USA in about 1923 locating in Detroit, Michigan and was very successfulin several entrepreneurial small businesses mainlyGrocery Stores and petroleum Service Stations.
The Family faced great hardship in the depression of 1929, losing business and home, and elected torelocate in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada near both parents.Such economic conditions faced many Families in both the US and Canada during the great Depression of 1929, resulting in traumatic upheaval and serious emotional distress and hardship.
Clarence found that economic conditions in Canada were far worse than those in the United States, and employment was even more difficult to come by. The Family lived in the Winnipeg, Manitoba area of Canada for some 3 years migrating back to Detroit, Michigan in 1932, still facing the very difficult economic conditions of the times as most Americans during this severe national depression.
A very friendly hand was extended to the Family by our dear relatives, Aunt Agnes and Uncle Charlie Wright, in fact theyevenopened up their home to the Clarence Wright Family and Charlie soon found work for Clarence in the construction trade. With a strong Family work ethic, all members quickly found work and the Family soon regained economic stability.
Clarencehad a wonderful outgoing personality, easily made friends, andworkedand livedin the Detroit area for greater part of working life. In 1952, Clarence and Lillie moved toLos Angeles, Californianear his Son Kenneth and Daughter-in-law Nancy.
At age 60 years and with a flair for entrepreneurial activity, he again established his own business, and very successfully managed andoperated an Oil & Gas Service Station in theLos Angeles area.
Clarence and Lilliepurchased a home in the suburb of of Los Angeles,Reseda, and continued to work in the area until he retired in 1967.
Clarence had a severe and disabling stroke in 1968, however enjoyed a remarkable recovery and lived to the age of 92 years.
He was a Member of the Reford Masonic Lodge, at Detroit, Michigan.
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Sources:
Clarence Graham Wright: A History of the Dand Community 1882-1967, compiled by the Dand Women;s Institute, 1966, Canada, Manitoba, Canada.
Family History reportedby Son,Kenneth M. WrightMay 15, 1994.
Marriage Certificate: Registered at Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada dated Nov. 17, 1917.
More About <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b>:
Burial: March 25, 1987, Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California.
Burial (2): Section Elm, Lot 2450 Spaces 3&4 No. 4901.
Died: March 03, 1987, Newport Beach, California.
More About <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b> and <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b>:
Marriage: November 28, 1917, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada.
<i> </i>Marriage Notes for <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b> and <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b>:
Clarence Graham Wright: married Lillie Bernice Wood on November 28, 1917, at the home of John Wright, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada, witnesses John Couling and Lilian Wright, officiating Minister Rev. W. Stanley Owen.
Source:
Clarence Graham Wright: Marriage Certificate: Registered at Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada dated 11/17/1917.
Name:
Lillie Bernice WOOD
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
May 8, 1896
Nationality:
Canadian, born to Canadian parents and spoke English1
Residence:
1901 (age 4-5)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada17
Residence:
1906 (age 9-10)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada18
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 14-15)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada19
Education:
to the 10th grade2
Residence:
1916 (age 19-20)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada20
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 25)
Winchester, Souris, Manitoba, Canada13
Immigration:
May 16, 1922 (age 26)
to from Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada to Detroit, Michigan4
Immigration:
1924 (age 27-28)1
Residence:
1930 (age 33-34)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan1
Address: 18924 Riverview Avenue
Residence:
1931 (age 34-35)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan4
Naturalisation:
Sep 9, 1931 (age 35)4
Residence:
1935 (age 38-39)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Physical Description:
1937 (age 40-41)
light complexion, brown eyes and grey hair, 5 feet four inches tall and 148 pounds4
Arrival:
May 13, 1937 (age 41)
Detroit, Michigan21
arrived on the train
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 43)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States2
Residence:
California4
Residence:
1951 (age 54-55)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan14
Residence:
1952 (age 55-56)
California4
Residence:
1954 (age 57-58)
Reseda, California4
Address: 18900 Runnymede St.
Death:
Mar 21, 1983 (age 86)
Burial:
Apr 1, 1983
Chatsworth, California9
Address: Oakwood Memorial Park
Rsrch. Note:
Lillie Bernice Wood 1896-1983
Notes:
Born on the home farm at Hartney, Mn. Canada and educated in schools there where she later met husband Clarence Wright who lived on the Wright Homestead located near Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada.
Lillie was a wonderful person, beautiful Mother and Grandmother to her family, loyal, honest and sincere loving person, great cook and immaculate house- keeper. She was a good business woman able to manage a household budget and provided an outstanding family environment.
Enduring great hardship during the 1929 depression in the USA and Canada, the family lost a beautiful home and possessions located in the western area of Detroit, Michigan.
Lillie held the Family together and was a great inspiration to her Husband and Family in maintaining their mental and spiritual attitudes toward a better future. through her love, trust, perseverence and patience.
In 1951 Lillie and Clarence relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California where Clarence re-entered the retail service station business where he had extensive previous experience.
The couple later purchased a home at Reseda, California where they lived our their life, enjoying their beautiful home, her rose garden and their grandchildren who lived nearby.
Lillie was loved by her friends and neighbors in the community and was a wonderful grandmother and inspiration to many of the families and children in her community, in addition to her own family members.
By Ken Wright
Sources:
Lillie Bernice Wood & Family: A Century of Living, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, 1882-1982, compliled by Hartney & District Historical Committee, 1981
Kenneth M. Wright, Son May 15th., 1994 at Fallbrook, California.
http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/w/r/i/Kenneth-Wright-Menifee/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0480.html
Lillie Bernice Wood 1896-1983
(Oldest Daughter of George & Rachel Kidd Wood
& Twin to Gordon Raymond Wood)
Notes:
Born on the home farm at Hartney, Manitoba, Canada and educated in schools there where she later met husband Clarence Wright who lived on the Wright Homestead located near Deloraine, some 10 miles to the South.
Lillie was a wonderful person, beautiful Mother and Grandmother to her family, loyal, honest and sincere loving person, great cook and immaculate house- keeper.She was a good business woman able to manage a household budgetand provided an outstanding family environment.
Lillie's first love was cooking and homemaking, and loved to prepare delicious meals for a Family gathering; the Family also looked forward to these many occasions at the Wright Residence where Family Members would so greatly enjoy Lillie's gourmet delights.Lillie had a somewhat reserved personality, however immediately accepted neighbors and friends and everyone loved Lillie.
Enduring great hardship during the 1929 depression in the USA and Canada, the Family lost a beautiful home and possessions located in the western area of Detroit, Michigan.
Lillieheld the Family together andwas a great inspiration to her Husband and Family in maintaining their mental and spiritual attitudes toward a better future through her love, trust, perseverance and patience.
In 1951 Lillie and Clarence relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California where Clarence reentered the Retail Service Station business where he had extensive previous experience.
The couple later purchased a home at Reseda, California where they lived out their life, enjoying their beautiful home,Lillie,herrosegarden and their Grandchildren who lived nearby.
Lillie was loved by her friends and neighbors in the community and was a wonderful Grandmother and inspiration to many of the familiesand children in the area in addition to her own Family Members.
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Sources:
Lillie Bernice Wood & Family: A Century of Living, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, 1882-1982, compiled by Hartney & District Historical Committee, 1981.
Family History by Kenneth M. Wright, SonMay 15th., 1994 at Fallbrook, California.
More About <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b>:
Burial: April 01, 1983, Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California.
Burial (2): Section Elm, Lot 2450 Spaces 3&4 No. 4901.
Died: March 21, 1983, Newport Beach, California.
More About <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b> and <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b>:
Marriage: November 28, 1917, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada.
<i> </i>Marriage Notes for <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b> and <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b>:
Clarence Graham Wright: married Lillie Bernice Wood on November 28, 1917, at the home of John Wright, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada, witnesses John Couling and Lilian Wright, officiating Minister Rev. W. Stanley Owen.
Source:
Clarence Graham Wright: Marriage Certificate: Registered at Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada dated 11/17/1917.
Burial (2):
Section Elm, Lot 2450 Spaces 34 North 4901
Spouse: Ted Richard CRANE
Name:
Beulah Marjorie WRIGHT
Sex:
Female
Spouse (1):
Spouse (2):
Birth:
Sep 28, 1918
National or Tribal Origin:
Canadian with both parents born in Canada.2
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 2)
Winchester Manitoba, Canada13
in a single family wood framed home that her father rented
Immigration:
1924 (age 5-6)1
Residence:
1930 (age 11-12)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan1
Residence:
1935 (age 16-17)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Education:
through the 12th grade2
Occupation:
1940 (age 21-22)
sales lady in retail drugs; Detroit Michigan2
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 21)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Occupation:
1951 (age 32-33)
waitress14
Residence:
1996 (age 77-78)
Chico, California25
Address: 601 Arbutus
Death:
Feb 28, 2001 (age 82)
Burial:
2001
Chico, Butte, California24
Address: Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Plot: Veterans Sec J, Lot 37, D sp 1
Rsrch. Note:
Daughter: Esther Lavona WRIGHT
Name:
Esther Lavona WRIGHT
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
Feb 19, 1920
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 1)
Winchester, Souris, Manitoba, Canada13
Nationality:
Canadian born to Canadian parents and she spoke English1
Immigration:
1924 (age 3-4)1
Residence:
1930 (age 9-10)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan1
Graduation:
1937 (age 16-17)
Winnigeg, Manitoba, Canada28
Address: Gordon Bell High School
Occupation:
1940 (age 19-20)
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 20)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Education:
1968 (age 47-48)
as a nurse; Detroit Michigan28
Address: Shapiro School of Practical Nursing at Mt. Sinai Hospital
Retirement:
1986 (age 65-66)28
Death:
Feb 12, 2011 (age 90)
Brighton, Michigan27
Rsrch. Note:
Esther Lavona Wright (1920- 2011)
(Second Oldest Daughter of Clarence & Lillie Wood Wright)
Born in Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, with the Family moving to the Detroit, Michigan, USA area in 1922, at the age of 1 1/2 years.
Esther was raised near the small suburb of Redford, West of the city of Detroit, Michigan, near Telegraph Rd. and Grand River Avenue. At the age of 12 years, the family relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the year 1932, during the great depression.
Esther graduated from the Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg, and shortly after graduation in 1937, the family returned to the U.S.A. Being a very thrifty and enterprising individual, Esther worked at various jobs as one of the most beautiful waitress in the Redford area and meeting the love of her life, love at first sight, a Thomas James Fox, the "Foxiest Guy in Town".
Esther and Tom were married Sept. 26, 1940 at the home of Tom's Sister Lucy Boynton, in Birmingham Michigan. She spent many years of her life living at 12800 Hazelton St., Detroit, Michigan raising two Sons James Allan and Craig John.
During her school years Esther was very active in community affairs, progressing to President of the Healy School, Parents & Teachers Association, PTA. Being musically inclined, Esther also brought music into her home through talents in playing the organ and many other talents.
Being an excellent seamstress Esther designed custom clothing, and always beautified her home and surroundings with a green touch of the outdoors in gardening. Another of her outstanding talents and a big hit with family and friends....was her gourmet cooking and particularly pie-making such as Lemon Meringue, Blueberry, Strawberry, Pumpkin and Rhubarb!
Esther and Husband Tom were also avid travelers, covering all States of the U.S.A. except Alaska and all provinces of Canada. Esther started a golf career at the age of 17 years, active for many years in the Womens League at Burrough's Farms, as winner of some 8 major tournaments and Winner of the Mothers & Sons Trophy in 1960.
She was always active in her community Church activities at one time being Secretary & Historian of the Memorial Church, Livonia, and also Christ Church at Brighton, Michigan, and over the many years assisted her husband, Thomas J. Fox in his various church and Bible College work.
In early 1960, Esther pursued a career in Nursing, graduating from Shapiro School of Nursing at Mt. Sinai Hospital, in Detroit, Michigan graduating with a degree in Nursing in 1968. For some 18 years she worked at St. Joseph's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Coronary Intensive Care retiring in 1986. During this period she nursed some very famous people such as her husband Thomas James Fox in open heart surgery in May 1984, Henry Ford Jr., receiving a personal letter of commendation from Mr. Ford, and also Bo Schembeckler, Head Football Coach, University of Michigan, through two open heart surgeries.
Esther was the first Nurse to receive a Commendation from St. Joseph's by achieving a 10 year tenure in Coronary Care Unit, the average being 3 years. As if this date of August 15, 1994, Esther is enjoying the pleasures of Family and Grandchildren nearby,golf and all of the other luxuries afforded by Oak Point Golf & County Club, (formerly Burrough's Farms Recreation Center), at Brighton, Michigan.
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Sources:
Family History as reported by Esther Lavona Wright Fox and Husband Thomas J. Fox at their home, Brighton, Michigan on July 18th., 1994.
Family History and recollections as reported by Kenneth M. Wright, Brother, of Fallbrook, California July 18th., 1994.
Name:
Clarence Melville WRIGHT
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
Mar 21, 1925
Residence:
1930 (age 4-5)
Immigration:
Jan 5, 1933 (age 7)
to Emerson, Canada34
This could have been one of many trips as noted in Ken Wrights history the family moving to the U.S. in 1923, back to Canada in the 1930's and then back to the U.S. again around 1932.
Arrival:
Jan 5, 1933 (age 7)
U.S. to Canada; Emmerson, Manitoba33
Residence:
1935 (age 9-10)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 15)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Graduation:
Jun, 1942 (age 17)
Detroit, Michigan34
Address: Redford High School
Military:
Dec, 1942 (age 17)34
Military:
Jun, 1946 (age 21)35
Education:
Jun, 1948 (age 23)
at University of Sothern California and earned a B.E. in Industrial Engineering34
Military:
Feb 20, 1949 (age 23)
was promoted to LTJG35
Residence:
1959 (age 33-34)
San Diego, California36
Address: 8372 Krenz
Occupation:
1959 (age 33-34)
United States Navy; San Diego, California36
Residence:
1993 (age 67-68)
Fallbrook, California
Death:
Jun 1, 2007 (age 82)
Burial:
2007
San Diego, San Diego, California32
Address: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
References:
Kenneth Melville Wright1925-
Born in Detroit, Michigan....the Family caught up in the GreatDepression of 1929, Ken age 4 yrs. living on Riverview St, (near Telegraph Rd. & Grand River Ave. a suburb Redford, on the ) West side of Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The Family lost their business andhome in the great depression of 1929 and relocated near the Grand Parents John Wright and Rachel Woodin Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada to find that economic conditions were worse there!
Relocating in the U.S.A. in 1935, and with good work ethics, family unity and high quality standards the Family Members moved on to economic stability.
Upon returning to Detroit, Redford, the Family lived with Aunt Agnes & Uncle Charlie Wright,wonderful, kind and loving relatives at22049 Wilmarth St., Redford, who obtained work for Father,Clarence Wright.
Ken graduated from Redford Hi School in June of 1942 with honors and with World War II in full swing,joined theU.S. Navy in December of 1942. Completing Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Illinois.(North of Chicago), he was sent to Navy Aerology School at Lakehurst N.J.Upon graduation as a Third Class Aerographers Mate, Ken's first duty assignment was the U.S.Naval Air Station at Alameda, California, on San Francisco Bay.
This was an exciting assignment for an 18 year old, involved in weather forecasting and analysis in the Tower on anair base with lots of activity and contact with Navy Pilots and aircraft carriers training for the Pacific Theater.
It was here that Ken applied for and was accepted into the Navy V-12 Program(Officers Training Program) and assigned to College of the Pacific, at Stockton, California for training.After the first year, he was reassigned in 1944 to the University of Calif. at Los Angeles, (UCLA), Los Angeles, Ca.In June of 1946 he received his Naval Officer's Commission, as Ensign, and a B.A. Degree in Naval Science & Engr.In Augof 1946 he was assigned to the USS Montpelier, Lt. Cruiser at New Port, R.I. and sea duty in the Atlantic area, and then an honorable discharge to inactive duty in April, 1946.
Ken had previously met the love of his life,Nancy Lee Gilmor at the University,U.C.L.A., during his Naval assignment there,and the couple became engaged in June of 1946.He continued his education obtaining a B.E. Degree in Industrial. Engineering from the University of Southern Calif. (USC) in June of 1948.
Ken worked in various capacities in industrial engineering., sales and marketing activities Gladding Mc Bean & Co. Glendale, Ca.,Union Oil Co Calif., Los .Angeles., Ca. and in 1965 acquired a principal position in Modern America Corp. of Dallas,and remained with this Company until 1968; he worked in various roles of management, marketing and sales,traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In 1968,the Family returned to Los Angeles, and he established his own Consulting firm, National. Benefit Consultants, Inc.specializing in the mass marketing of financial and insurance products and services.In 1971, he was employed by one of his Clients,Beneficial Standard Corp., subsidiary Direct Marketing Corp. of America,and Direct Marketing International,a subsidiary of Transamerica Corp., as a Director and Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Sales.
In regard to extracurricular activities over the years, Ken was active in hislocal Presbyterian Church and Church of the Religious Science, taught Sunday School, coached Little League Baseball, and was Scoutmaster of a local Cub Scout Troop.He was active in the musical field...started guitar lessons at age 11 yrs. although the Family were all musically inclined...Father Clarence played the violin and Sisters Marge, Esther the guitar, and loved to play and sing in family song fests.
Ken joined a large dance band in high school (era of Big Bands)most popular band in West Detroit playing most of the school proms and dances; Ken also booked and played many Polish and Italian weddings and activities in the Detroit area.
After college Ken, as a hobby, organized a musical group called the Rhythmairs and the Trail Riders, a modern and country western groups, including former members of the Horace Heit, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton bands, and booked singing and playing engagements in the Southern California area.
He retired from Beneficial Standard Corporation in Feb. of 1985, and moved to San Diego, Calif., reactivating his own firm National Benefit Consultants, Inc.Ken worked the USA and Canada as a Consultant (Marketing & Finance) for some 5 years,assisted by his talented Wife Nancy as Secretary and Treasurer of the firm.Ken retiredin June 1990 to Fallbrook, Calif., about 60 miles Northeast of San Diego.
His favorite sports are golf and tennis and is USTA rated tennis player; Nancy and Ken are Directors of the Pala Mesa Tennis Club and actively participate in this activity at the Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook, Calif.; humbly appreciated the opportunity to play many of the great golf courses throughout the USA and Canada during travels as a Consultant;. also very much enjoys gardening and received permission from the Pala Mesa Resort to garden and landscape some 1/2 acre overlooking the 3rd. green of the golf course.
Was a Member of the Westlake Masonic Lodge No. 392 F.& A.M., Los Angeles, Calif. entered April 9,1951 and passed May 14, 1951 and raised Sept. 24, 1951; Member of Royal Arch Masons, York Rite, Glendale Calif. and Al Malaikah Temple of the Shrine, Los Angeles, Calif.;Ken also sang with the Shine Temple Chanters group while in Los Angeles and was a Member of the Los Angeles Rotary Club No. 5
Sources:
Kenneth M. Wright: Written & edited byNancy L. & Kenneth M. Wright, May 15, 1994.
Marriage Certificate in file
Birth Certificate in file
Daughter: Barbara Jean WRIGHT
Spouse: Norman AYERS
Name:
Barbara Jean WRIGHT
Sex:
Female
Spouse (1):
Spouse (2):
Birth:
Sep 29, 1930
Arrival:
Jan 5, 1933 (age 2)
from U.S. to Canada; Emmerson, Manitoba33
Residence:
1935 (age 4-5)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 9)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan2
Occupation:
1977 (age 46-47)
Medical Records Administrator; Newport Beach, Canada6
Address: Flagship Convalescent Center
Retirement:
1994 (age 63-64)
New Port Beach, California6
Address: Flagship Convalescent Center
Illness:
May, 1997 (age 66)
Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma6
Death:
Jun 21, 2001 (age 70)
Rsrch. Note:
Barbara Jean Wright (1930-2001)
(Youngest Daughter of Clarence & Lillie Wood Wright)
Born in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence and Lillie Wright and educated at Redford High School located in Redford, a Detroit West Side Suburb.
Jeanworked in various clerical capacities and married a Norman Ayers, in 1955 at Detroit, Michigan.The couple moved to the Los Angeles, California area in abt. 1955 residing at Northridge, California, Husband Norm acquiring a job at Douglas Aircraft Company at Santa Monica, California.
The Couple had one Daughter,Lisa Anne Ayers, however later divorced wherein Jean married a Harland Pritchard, who alsoworked at Douglas Aircraft at Santa Monica, California.
Jean and Harland relocated to Huntington Beach, California where they resided for many years. Jean acquired a positionas a Medical Records Administrator at Flagship Convalescent Center, at New Port Beach, California.
She was a very quiet and reserved person,and enjoyed her work at the Convalescent Center for some 17 years,retiring in March of 1994.
During Jean's tenure at Flagship she cared for her parents Clarence and Lillie Wright who were patients at Flagship Convalescent after her Mother Lillie's heart attack in January of 1983, when her Parents were interned there.Her Father lived on there until he died March 3, 1987 at age 94 years.
After retirement in 1994,Jean relocated to Leisure World, at Laguna Hills, California where she purchased a very nice condominium in beautiful surroundings and resides to date.
Barbara had formerly live at Leisure World, in Laguna Hills, California for some ten years prior to her illness, enjoying frequent visits from her Daughter Lisa Anne Pachol and Grand Children Katelyn Joelle and Andrew William Pachol who lived nearby.Barbara also worked part time with the Leisure World Security Section, and so enjoyed this work giving her contact with the other Residents of Leisure World.
In May of 1999 Barbara became ill with metatstic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck, and received surgery for this condition at Laguna Hills, with subsequent radiation treatment in the Fallbrook area, after relocating to Pala Mesa Greens in April of 2000 to live with her Brother, Kenneth M. Wright.
Barbara passed away at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 21st., at the Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Center, Fallbrook, California.
Barbara so enjoyed living at Pala Mesa Resort in fact stated frequently that this time in Fallbrook was among the happiest experiences of her life; her she was able to do some limited activity in her Brother's extensive Garden adjacent the Pala Mesa Resort Golf and Convention Center, and had so many good times in the Patio overlooking the Garden and Golf Course and working in the Garden from time to time.
One of Barbara's many wonderful personality traits was her positive attitude toward her illness, which she understood was terminal and as the disease progressed was accompanied by very intensive pain!She had such a positive and strong Spiritual Relationship with her Lord, the Father, and it appeared she enjoyed a Daily Contact with this Positive and Loving Spiritual force that helped her through this very difficult time in her life.
We thank the Fallbrook Hospital Hospice and the wonderful staff of "Angels" who so Professionally , Faithfully and Lovingly assisted Barbara in all her physical, medical and emotional needs over the past many weeks here at Home in Fallbrook.How comforting it has been personally to me, her Brother, the Family, Friends and Neighbors knowing that Barbara was receiving such wonderful tender, loving care during this most stressful time in our lives.
Barbara had requested Cremation and was interned at OAKWOOD MEMORIAL PARK, Chatsworth, California with her Mother Lillie Bernice and Father Clarence Graham Wright as she requested, in Section Elm of the Park.So Peacefully Sleep Comes to a Dear Beloved Heart, Quietly we understand the Time has Come To Part, Tenderly, the Love Shines On A Never Ending Light! Gratefully, we feel its Warmth and Say, "Sweet Dreams and Good Night Dear Barbara.
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Source:
Barbara Jean Wright:Written & edited by Kenneth M. Wright, May 12th., 1994.
More About <b>Barbara Jean Wright</b>:
Burial: June 28, 2001, Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California.
More About <b>Barbara Jean Wright</b> and <b>Harlan Pritchard</b>:
Marriage: 1962, Los Angeles, Ca..
More About <b>Barbara Jean Wright</b> and <b>Norman Ayers</b>:
Marriage: 1950, Detroit, Michigan.
Children of <b>Barbara Jean Wright</b> and <b>Norman Ayers</b> are:
+<b>Lisa Anne Ayers</b>, b. May 12, 1958, Northridge, Ca..
Born on the home farm at Hartney, Manitoba, Canada and educated in schools there where she later met husband Clarence Wright who lived on the Wright Homestead located near Deloraine, some 10 miles to the South. Lillie was a wonderful person, beautiful Mother and Grandmother to her family, loyal, honest and sincere loving person, great cook and immaculate house- keeper.She was a good business woman able to manage a household budgetand provided an outstanding family environment.Lillie's first love was cooking and homemaking, and loved to prepare delicious meals for a Family gathering; the Family also looked forward to these many occasions at the Wright Residence where Family Members would so greatly enjoy Lillie's gourmet delights.Lillie had a somewhat reserved personality, however immediately accepted neighbors and friends and everyone loved Lillie. Enduring great hardship during the 1929 depression in the USA and Canada, the Family lost a beautiful home and possessions located in the western area of Detroit, Michigan. Lillieheld the Family together andwas a great inspiration to her Husband and Family in maintaining their mental and spiritual attitudes toward a better future through her love, trust, perseverance and patience.In 1951 Lillie and Clarence relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California where Clarence reentered the Retail Service Station business where he had extensive previous experience. The couple later purchased a home at Reseda, California where they lived out their life, enjoying their beautiful home,Lillie,herrosegarden and their Grandchildren who lived nearby. Lillie was loved by her friends and neighbors in the community and was a wonderful Grandmother and inspiration to many of the familiesand children in the area in addition to her own Family Members.(sc)Sources:Lillie Bernice Wood & Family: A Century of Living, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, 1882-1982, complied by Hartney & District Historical Committee, 1981.Family History by Kenneth M. Wright, SonMay 15th., 1994 at Fallbrook, California.
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