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Spencer Wright Obituary
He was born in Council Bluffs on May 21, 1976, to Dale and Carol (Woodcock) Wright.
Spencer was preceded in death by his father, Dale Wright; grandfathers, Harold Wright and Richard Woodcock; grandmother, Jeannette Wright; step-grandfather, Larry Colglazier; and uncle, Victor Wright.
Spencer is survived by his daughter, Sadie Wright; mother, Carol Wright; sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Randy Betts; grandmothers, Kathryn Woodcock and Janice Colglazier; niece, Jenavieve Betts; a host of other family and friends.
Viewing and visitation is Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorial service is Monday, 10 a.m., also at the funeral home, followed by inurnment in Ridgewood Cemetery. A luncheon will be in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski. The family will direct memorials.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Loyce Wright
August 19, 2021
I still think of you often. Spencer was a beautiful person and our family loved him dearly. I can still see him helping build our porch, it still stands and is a remembrance of him. We will see him again. In love Aunt Loyce
August 26, 2013
Carol & Kathie, we were so sorry to her about your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Mel & Jean Torneten
Coleman Wright
August 26, 2013
Our deepest sympathies and apologies for not being able to be there. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Rebecca Wallen
August 26, 2013
Wright family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Spencer and he was always so funny and kind.
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Uncle David,AuntLoyce & Cousins Wright
August 26, 2013
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Elizabeth (Wright) Kos
August 26, 2013
Sorry I couldn't come see you one last time. Your Oklahoma family loves you very much!
Carrie Rodebush
August 26, 2013
Sorry we could not be there, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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