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Arlene Wright Obituary
Arlene Wright, 86, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at her residence in Saugus, CA. She was born September 3, 1926 in Haydock, IA, the second of six children to Glenn and Dovie Story.
Arlene lived in Santa Clarita for more than 55 years. She and her family settled in Castaic in 1933 after moving from Missouri. She attended Castaic Elementary School and San Fernando High School. In 1944 she married George Wright ~ their marriage would last 60 years.
After retiring from Pacific Telephone in 1981, Arlene and George moved to Grand Junction, CO where they spent 24 years together in retirement- traveling and generally enjoying life. While retired Arlene developed her artistic ability and became an accomplished artist. Arlene returned to Santa Clarita in 2006 after the passing of her husband.
Surviving family includes her sons: Jim Wright of Newhall, CA and Mike Wright of Grand Junction, CO; sisters: Fran Smith of Corona Del Mar, CA; Betty Olling of Bakersfield, CA; June Furman of Gorman, CA; brother Glenn Story of Eagle Point, OR; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, 23287 Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321.
The Signal, September 8, 2013
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Denise Furman Scherer
September 20, 2013
Auntie Arlene will always be in my memories and forever in my heart.
Janet Story Ward
September 13, 2013
Aunt Arlene and Uncle George were so special to me. Auntie Arlene always had a smile on her lovely face, and Uncle George's laugh was infectious! I will miss them so much.
Michell Wright-Bohl
September 13, 2013
Grammy, I will miss you so very much!All of the wonderful vacation trips growing up,fishing,hunting and playing your favorite games.You taught me so many wonderful things growing up and I take comfort in knowing that I will always have a gaurdian Angel watching over me! I love you Grammy, Always!
Kimberly Wright-Alexander
September 13, 2013
I am going to miss my Grammy ever single day. She and Pop were the best grandparents a granddaughter could ask for. Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Teresa and Jim Blumel
September 8, 2013
Our sympathy to Jim and Mike and all the family. She was a dear sweet woman and we were glad to be her friend. May she rest in the peace of Christ.
Les & Diane Munger
September 7, 2013
Our sympathy to the Wright family on the loss of Arlene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bettie Harden
September 5, 2013
Dear Jim and Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Arlene was a good friend for many years to all of the Harden family and the best Mom you boys could have had. My prayers are with you. Bettie Harden
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