Donald-Rose Wright-Obituary

Donald Rose Wright

Fairbanks, Alaska

Nov 24, 1929 – Jul 5, 2014 (Age 84)

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BORN
November 24, 1929
DIED
July 5, 2014
AGE
84
LOCATION
Fairbanks, Alaska

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Alaska Native leader and champion for the state, Donald Rose Wright passed peacefully in his home in Kenai on July 5, 2014, at age 84. He will be revered for his many contributions to family and the Alaskan community. Don was born on Nov. 24, 1929, in Nenana as the fourth of seven sons to Arthur...

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I attended part of Don's wonderful memorial service in Nenana, which was a large gathering, befitting the esteem in which he was held. I thought about his mother, who was a nurse and was the only medical professional in Nenana for many years. She helped a lot of people in their time of need. I remember visiting at Don and Carol's Nenana home when I was a child. Don was so handsome and had a beautiful smile. My mother Alice Larson, now almost 103, used to pick him up and carry him around...

A dynamic, courageous, no nonsense kind of man who lobbied against all odds for ANCSA. A true hero advocate for justice. Condolences to his family,

Keeping family in my prayers.

As a child we visited Don's log home on the Chena. It was always a treat. Rest in peace.

Rest In Peace my friend.

I still remember the time our family (Vernon & Dorothy Hunter) drove from Fairbanks to Anchorage on a 2 week long road trip and stayed a day or two at Don & Carol's house in Anchorage. They fed us a big pancake/egg breakfast. We had fun with all our cousins whenever we got together in Fairbanks & Anchorage. Hope you all have some happy memories too! Love to you all, Mare (Hunter) Leuer & family. Husband Dave, daughters; Marissa, Roseann, Amanda & Miranda, and granddaughters Arianna & Elena...

Donald Rose Wright gave more to the quality of life Alaskans enjoy today than will ever be realized. His dedication to the rights of Alaskans first people made possible the great State of Alaska that we enjoy today. May his spirit truly rest in peace and may his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren realize what a great contribution Don made for all. Lucy W. Groh, Anchorage, Alaska