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David Wright Obituary
David Eugene Wright died peacefully on September 15, 2018, in Bountiful, Utah.
David was born July 9, 1948, in Salt Lake City, to Afton Middlemiss and Ralph Bassett Wright. At the age of 16 he was involved in a serious head-on collision on a rainy night in a poorly-marked construction zone, causing him extensive brain injury. He was in a coma for five months followed by many long years of rehabilitation.
He attended East High School and Westminster College, where he earned a degree in psychology, in spite of severe physical and mental disabilities. David enjoyed traveling with his brother Ralph to Europe, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.
David lived all the years of his life with a remarkably optimistic attitude. He inspired everyone around him. The tragic accident that took away so much never took away his friendly, fun-loving disposition. As he so often proclaimed, he would "keep on keeping on," which he did for 70 years.
David was preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers, Bob (Janet) and Dick; and is survived by his oldest brother, Ralph (Judy).
Services will be held Friday, September 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, in Salt Lake City; and visitors may come from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Cathy Richards Purdie
September 23, 2018
Farewell, dear Dave. Now your body is free to do so much you haven't been able to since you were young. I'm glad I knew you.
Linda Adams DeVore
September 23, 2018
I loved what was said in David's obituary, "he inspired everyone around him. The tragic accident that took away so much never took away his friendly, fun-loving disposition." That was perfect of David. I began acquainted with David after his accident. I was a member of the Monument Park 15th Ward and lived on Sherwood Drive, too. I, with my sister used to go places with David and Mel Young. I enjoyed his sense of humor whenever he talked with me.
I am happy for David, now that he has passed his test, here in mortality and is without any mental and physical challenges. He will be missed. My love goes out to you, his family. Love from a friend of David's.
Dick Hindley
September 23, 2018
Another good guy is gone.
September 22, 2018
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences. God knows your tears and may it bring you comfort knowing he cares. Psalms 116:1&2
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