Kent Wright D.V.M.

Kent Wright D.V.M. obituary, Lake Forest, CA

Kent Wright D.V.M.

Kent Wright Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 2018.
In loving memory of Dr. Kent C. Wright Dr. Kent Crandall Wright, 79, of Lake Forest, California, passed away on December 18, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Kent was born in Modesto, California on November 28, 1939, to Lamon Johnson Wright and Ruby Adeline Crandall. Kent attended Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, California. After graduating from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, he went on to develop a vibrant equine veterinary practice here in Orange County, California for over 30 years. Kent had many passions, including horse breeding and racing, poker, travel, cooking and videography. Kent was preceded in death by his parents, Lamon and Ruby. Kent is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Kelly Nelson-Wright; son, Jeffrey Wright and grandchildren, Maia Wright and Peter Wright; son, Kevin Wright, his wife, Kirsten Wright, and grandchild, Nora Wright; brothers, Gary Wright and Lane Wright; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to the selfless caregivers and wonderful friends who loved Kent so well during the last years of his life. A celebration of Kent's life will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2019. For information about the celebration, please contact Kelly Nelson-Wright ([email protected]). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Center for Equine Health at University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (https://give.ucdavis.edu/VCEH/V007U30).

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Judy Tinturin

December 22, 2022

Caring vet with a great sense of humor. I miss him still.

Frank & Liz Deni

January 11, 2019

Kent was a friend and neighbor and will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to his family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers for Kelly and Kevin.

Judy Tinturin

January 5, 2019

Dr. Wright and I shared a lunch when we both happened to be at the same restaurant. We had a lovely time reminiscing about the old days and also our mutual love of Secretariat. He told me of seeing Big Red before he died and was given a piece of his tail. I think we both had tears in our eyes at the end of his story.

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