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Thomas Wright Obituary
2-9-1934 ~ 10-4-2015
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Tom Wright, passed away at his home in Des Moines, WA at the age of 81. After retiring from the Boeing Company in 1994 Tom played many rounds of golf and enjoyed traveling, especially to the island of Maui. He was loved by many and will be missed by all that knew him. Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara (Pfaff), his children Owen Wright, Shelley Wright Houston, Debra Deane and Jon Mahon;four grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held on Friday October 23, 2015, 3-5pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to Sight Connection.
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Garry
December 28, 2015
Lynn and Garry first met the Wrights in Maui some 15 years ago and as I was a avid golfer Tom was a perfect fit for our group. I was a 13 handicap then and Tom was somewhere around 23. He was determined to beat me on the long drives and tried his best to better me at all times. He bought new drivers, got used ones from Owen and nothing worked. I told Tom at his age it was not a concern how far he hit the ball, but the idea of golf was friendship among our friends. I will miss Tom very much and will think of him every time I tee up the ball in Maui. He was truly one of a kind.
Garry and Lynn - North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Laurie McEachern
October 16, 2015
When Tom and Barbara moved into our condo in Des Moines, the fun began! Summertime around the pool was all about cocktails and conversation - you would think we were on holiday in Palm Springs, Cabo or Maui! They soon became a total asset to our community, and I will miss you, Tom. Not to worry - we will take good care of your sweet Barbara.
Dee Wolsey
October 16, 2015
I became friends with Tom in 1966 and we have been best pals every since. Barbara is such wonderful lady. She, Tom, Carol and I got to be a regular lunch group.
They lived in West Seattle and we lived in Bonney Lake. We could expect to get call at tax time to have lunch. They had their taxes done it Tacoma so we would meet them on the Tacoma water front.
I will always be thanking him for introducing me to my wife.
God bless this wonderful man and I am so blessed for having him part of my life.
Dee Wolsey
Bill and Dorothy Olson
October 16, 2015
Barbara and family, Dorothy and I are
saddened by Tom's death and the loss
by you of his love and affection. I enjoyed those opportunities I had to play golf with Tom and Dorothy her long time
friendship with Tom as a graduate of West Seattle High and Fauntleroy resident. We
hope the very best for each of you.
Cherish the memories of the good times.
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American Heart Association
October 14, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Carol Wolsey
October 8, 2015
Tom was truly one of nicest guys I've known. When he first came to work in our group at Boeing Support Service I was single. Tom was determine to 'fix me up' with somebody. He let me know that Freddy Couples was getting a divorce. And, while Freddy was very cute, he was too young. And so, when Dee Wolsey was transferred to our division Tom had a better idea. Dee would be a good match. Dee and I did begin to date and the following year when we came back from Christmas break, Tom was in my office early and his eyes were fixed on my ring finger, left hand. No ring. He was disappointed. He told me he had made a bet with Clint that Dee would be giving me an engagement ring for Christmas and now, darn, he had lost the bet. I'm going to miss him a lot. He was one of the good ones.
----Carol Wolsey
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