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Madge Wilbur Obituary

Madge Richards Wilbur 1923 ~ 2005 Madge Richards Wilbur passed away March 29, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on May 3, 1923 in Wenatchee, WA. to Henry Bud and Ella Pugmire Richards. Madge was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Married Ross Richard Wilbur (Dick) in Salt Lake City on April 11, 1951. She worked for American Oil and University of Utah Credit Union. She loved to travel and bowl. Survived by her husband Dick of Salt Lake City, sister Erma McDonald of Wickenberg, Arizona and nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday. Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

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Published by Deseret News from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2005.

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Jon & Teri Smith

April 8, 2005

To Uncle Dick,



We were very sorry to hear about Aunt Madge, and very sorry we could not be there for her funeral. She was a wonderful, beautiful, and classy woman. May God give you strength through this difficult time. Although we are many miles away our hearts and prayers are always close to you.



God Bless You

Jon, Teri, Nicole & Mike

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