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Garrie Wright Obituary

Garrie Wright loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home on May 13 2020 after a wonderful visit with her family on mothers day. She had been under Hospice care for the past several months. Garrie was born at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Aurora Colorado on November 6 1950. When she was 2 1/2 she moved to Germany when her father, who was in the Army was transferred there. While living in Europe she was able to shake the Popes hand. She moved back to Aurora Colorado when she was 5. Lived in Colorado until she was 23 when she moved to California. Garrie and her two girls had gone to California to see Disneyland and visit her sister in-law and as she called it met the boy next-door fell in love and got married. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years Roy, daughters Chris Tadlock (Mark), Michelle Linney, and son Zak Wright (Jenny), seven grandchildren Paige, Claire, Logan, Bridget, Truman, Owen, and Jamie one brother Anthony Resel and two sisters Connie Kiessling and Judy Resel. Garrie taught dance at Woodland school of dance, taught preschool at St. Luke's nursery school and taught aerobics, water aerobics and Yoga at Cross Court Athletic Club. She also volunteered at the Senior Center and St. Johns retirement home. Her family and friends will truly miss her.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 17, 2020.

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Judy Resel

May 11, 2021

I see my sister Garrie all around me. In blooming flowers, all things in nature. She had a way of "stopping to smell the roses" but taking time to appreciate all the good things God has created... (people included). I Love you sis~

jenny zeiger

May 24, 2020

will miss her she was a customer at Raley's were I work

Kelly Fishler

May 21, 2020

Dear Zachary, Roy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love, light, healing and hugs!

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Linda Sills

May 17, 2020

This is a lady I always held in high esteem...I knew her as an acquaintance thru pool, classes, yoga....She was just so special in the way she looked at life...she loved it and handled it gently and with care..Even her manner of speaking was warm and would pull you in...To her family, I know their loss but she is free and whole in heaven again...She also spoke often about her achieving grandchildren...She loved them and was proud ....I suspect her kind ways were needed for teaching others in heaven....

Steve Harris

May 17, 2020

Oh Roy we are so sorry for your loss Garrie was such a beautiful soul !!! Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family

Judy Resel

May 17, 2020

I was very blessed to have Garrie as my loving sister. She was 8 years older than I was but she was there for me when I needed her. She was very proud of her children Christy, Shelly and Zak. She beamed over all her grandchildren. Garrie had a special way about her... she could see the good in anyone or anything. Every time I see a ladybug, a butterfly, or a dove I know she is there smiling. Happy trails sis... I will always love you!

Ginny Wagner

May 17, 2020

Garrie was an amazing instructor at Cross Courts. She was very calm and very detailed with the heart of gold. I am so sorry for all of her family for loosing her so young. Hugs and prayers she was a great person who would do anything for anyone.

Keri

May 17, 2020

The one thing I will always remember her telling my husband and I, as we sat at a meal with her and her husband we often find when we talk to each other, that we are more alike then we are different. I carry that with me always

Chuck Carrion

May 17, 2020

Roy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Susan Pool

May 17, 2020

So sorry to hear. Such a great loss.

Mark Reichel

May 17, 2020

She gave me only warmth, kindness, gentle acceptance and love from the moment I met her until her passing. I will never forget her. Sending you love Gerrie.

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