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BORN
1935
DIED
2011
Earl Wright Obituary
Earl was born to Floyd and Josephine Wright, Nov. 11, 1935, in Kuna, Ida. Earl attended school at Saint Paul's in Nampa.
From 1953 to 1955 Earl was stationed in Korea while enlisted in the Marine Corps taking part in the rebuilding of roads and parks to remote villages. Earl enjoyed sharing his adventures in Korea with family and friends.
Upon returning to the states he was employed with Northrup King Seeds/Harris Moran, located in Nampa and retired after 45 years of service.
Earl loved to yard sale and tinker with the items that he purchased.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Wright; son Roland (Zandra) Wright, daughters Rhonda Wright, and Ranette Wright of Nampa; stepsons, Beau Downs of Pasco, Wash., and Gaylen (Debbie) Downs, and Steve (Gail) Roberts, of Nampa and many grandchildren.
Earl was a great father and husband. He will be missed by all.
Graveside services will be held at Kohlerlawn Cemetery located in Nampa, on Wednesday, May 4, at 1 p.m.
Services have been entrusted to Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be left at alsipfuneralchapel.com.
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for Earl Wright
May 28, 2011
Earl was a big help to anyone who would ask. I really liked him.
Truman Kohtz
Bonnie Dilworth
May 9, 2011
Charlotte and family,
We are so sad to hear of Earl's passing. We were very sorry we missed the funeral notice. Youv'e been wonderful neighbors and friends to all of us for more years than I can remember. Please, let us know if you need anything at all. We Love you, The Dilworth Family
Truman Kohtz
May 5, 2011
Earl was a valued employee at Harris Moran. I had much respect for him, and he will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to Charlotte and all his family.
Truman and Marilee Kohtz
mendez family
May 4, 2011
We miss you grandpa
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May 4, 2011
Just about every kid near his block has a story about getting their bicycle from him. That street is just not the same without him :'(
May 2, 2011
Earl was a fun and great neighbor to us also, we were renting the house from Todd and Shannon, I loved seeing him at yard sales, especially ours, we would always try and con him in to buying something, I will miss seeing him. Robin & Sam Kindberg
May 2, 2011
Charlotte and family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. It was always fun to go on walks and stop and chat with Earl about his garden. We will miss seeing him.
With all our sympathy,
Manny & Carla Enrico
May 2, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Earl was also a great neighbor. Thanks for all you have meant to us through the years. Todd & Shannon
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