Jeanne-Wright-Obituary

Jeanne Shirley Wright

Fairbanks, Alaska

1925-2010 (Age 85)

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AGE
85
LOCATION
Fairbanks, Alaska

Obituary

Jeanne Shirley Sworts Wright came to the end of a wonderful life on Oct. 20, 2010, following a brief illness. She turned 85 on Oct. 11. Jeanne was born in 1925 to William and Emma (Ingoldsby) Sworts in Dundee, N.Y.Following high school graduation in 1942, Jeanne worked for Eastman Kodak and...

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I didnt know her or get the chance I am the granddaughter or Arthur Wright. I am sorry to here of her passing but from what I have read I would have loved to meet her. To the family I am just know finding may you find peace.

Dear Al,

I recently returned from an extended trip to Asia and learned of Jeanne's passing.

Jeanne was a very special person and a very gracious lady. I always enjoyed her friendship and tried to remember you both when rainbow fishing.

I remember a very beautiful 4th of July with you and your friend on rainbow lake in the Helio and how impressed I was that the five of you were able to take off from such a small lake. Many years have passed since then, but I...

Flying West
I hope there's a place, way up in the sky
Where pilots can go when they have to die.
A place where a guy could buy a cold beer
For a friend and a comrade whose memory is dear.
A place where no doctor or lawyer could tread,
Nor a management-type would e'ler be caught dead!
Just a quaint little place, kind of dark, full of smoke,
Where they like to sing loud, and love a good joke.
The kind of a place that a lady could...

Al,
Jeanne's gift was her example - to greet life at any age with a vibrant spirit and a full heart. Knowing Jeanne was an unforgettable experience.

Al,

I will miss seeing Jeanne, but I will always have the wonderful memories of the twinkle in her eye as she spoke of the things of life.

My prayers and thoughts are with you in your loss.