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Jeffrey Wright Obituary
Jeffrey Crawford Wright, 60, of Salt Lake City passed away on March 23, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV of cancer. He was born November 11, 1953 in Salt Lake City, UT to John "Jack" Crawford and Mary D. Stewart Wright. Jeff was a longtime resident of Salt Lake and a graduate of Judge Memorial High School and University of Utah. He served eight years in the U.S. Army. On July 16, 1983, he married Holly Huntsman in Salt Lake City, UT. Jeff was a police officer with South Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah Narcotics and Liquor Law Enforcement (UNLEB) and an investigator with the Utah Attorney General's Office. Jeff retired in 2004 and was a private investigator at the time of his death. Jeff was a member of the Catholic Church in Salt Lake City.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jeff is survived by wife; siblings Robert (Jacqueline) Wright, La Quinta, CA; and Michael Anne Wright, Ft Worth, Tx; sister-and-brother-in-law Nori Huntsman and William Hunter Finch; and his beloved pets. Life celebration will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Wright
Nori
June 6, 2023
On 06/04/2023, my sister, Holly, joined her beloved Jeff. She was ready.
Bill Morris
April 11, 2020
Jeff and I worked together in the Army and local law enforcement. He was a friend and positive individual. I am happy to have shared his company.
Holly Wright
April 10, 2020
I'm sorry this is late. I still stuggle. Some days are better than others. I just want you to know I still think about you every day. I truly miss you.
Much love, Holly
Holly Wright
April 9, 2020
Six years. March and May are really not my favorite months. Pauline can fill you in. I miss you.
Holly
April 4, 2019
I sure miss you. So many things have happened. I sure wish I could talk to you. I will carry you safely in my heart, always.
Love, Holly
Holly
July 11, 2015
It has been over a year now my love. I am still missing you.....I will never stop missing you. God grant that you are at peace.
POST Graduation Day
Nori
May 10, 2014
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” - Jack Lemmon
Please join us Friday, July 11, 2014 between 5 - 8 PM to toast Jeffrey Crawford Wright's memory and reminisce about our relationship with him. We'll be at the Ridge Golf Club, 5055 S Westridge Blvd (5600 West), West Valley City, UT 84118 Phone: (801) 966-4653. Casual attire, please. Holly requests we wear "happy" colors, no dark clothes, and we will enjoy light snacks as we toast Jeff's life.
Located off of 5200 South Westridge Blvd., West Ridge Golf Course is just fifteen minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and twenty five minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. The club cannot be accessed from the North side.
Vince Garcia
April 15, 2014
Holly, my twin sister in blue I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my brother in law in blue, Jeff. He and you are two of my closest family members and I believe in my heart that we will all gather together again and resume our family, along with our puppy and kitty children. I love you Holly I love you Jeff and I will see you soon.
EOW
april poulsen
April 11, 2014
May the bright light of your soul gleam enternal.
Nori
April 10, 2014
I'm grateful Jeff had that last, perfect, day with my sister. It is a memory for her lifetime. Goodnight, brother, peace be with you.
randy/dianne/boys jacobsen
April 8, 2014
you know my families feeling we love you both will be here for you alway may the lords perpetual shine on jeff alway and the peace of the lord shine with kindness on the rest of the family at this difficult time
April 6, 2014
Our deepest condolences and love to you Holly.
Dan & Whitney
Colleen
April 6, 2014
Jeff had a heart of gold. Truly one of the greatest men I have ever had the pleasure of sharing my life with. I will miss him dearly. I love you, Holly.
Mitch Beckstead
April 6, 2014
Holly,
This is such a sad time for all of us that grew up together working in NLLEB. Jeff was an extraordinary cop, I never saw anyone with the vision talent and dedication he had. ULEIN was a revolutionary concept that made technology useful for law enforcement.
We will miss him.
April 6, 2014
We are sad to hear about Jeff's passing. He was a good friend.
Mike & Suzan Latshaw
Pat Welles
April 5, 2014
Its a shame we didn't have the pleasure of knowing Jeff. Our condolences to you, Nori and Hunter - may the memory of good times shared ease the pain of your loss .... Pat & Richard Welles, Marina del Rey, CA
April 2, 2014
We were saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Jeff at NLLEB. He was always a friend. Lynne and Jeff Forrey
Jamie Wright
March 31, 2014
I am blessed to have known you, Jeff. Holly, you (and the pets) are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leona Kirk
March 30, 2014
Oh! Such a great man and a wonderful friend. He always made me laugh, and made me think, and let me know that he was always there for me. I'm going to miss you greatly and I'm sure one day, we'll be able to pick up where we left off, because that's what great friends do! LYG!!!
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