Rachel Lou Dayvault

Dayvault, Rachel Lou (Wright), 82, homemaker, author and world traveler made her transition on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Memorial service 3 p.m., Monday, January 17 at Unity Church, 2160 N. Oliver. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Carl L. and Myrtle Landsaw Wright. Grandfather, A. D. Wright, made the 1889 Oklahoma Run and helped found the small town of Chandler. Rachel graduated from Monticello College for Women and the University of Oklahoma. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and taught kindergarten prior to motherhood. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 59 years, David M. Dayvault. Though untrained, she was architect and co-designer of the couple's dream home, built in 1963. She was a published writer at 16, worked as a travel writer, and contributed over three dozen creative non-fiction stories and essays to area publications. She also wrote humorous verse, one novel, and one compilation. Her wide range of interests included gardening, antiques, music, sculpture, history, art, decorating, and tennis. Her friends remember a fun-loving chocoholic drawn to practical jokes and innovative costume parties. Her 2 favorite words were, "Touchdown Oklahoma." She was on the board of: The Kansas Writers Association, Embassy Club, Zeta, Carter Wives Club, and the OU Kappa Sigma Mother's Club. She was active in Victory in the Valley and Landmens' Wives Club. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by: children, David, Jr. of Wichita; Mark of Aspen, CO; Ann E. Carollo (Jim) of Prairie Village, KS; grandsons, Jim and Kenton Dayvault; Connor and Cameron Carollo; brothers, Carl, Jr. and Dan Wright. Memorials have been established at: Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218; Unity Church, 2160 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67208. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.