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Benjamin Allen Wright
Benjamin A. Wright, 55, of Sultan, Washington, was tragically taken from us on November 6, 2005, as a result of a car/pedestrian accident on Highway 2 in Sultan. It was on his 55th birthday. He was a resident of Sultan for 30 years.
Ben was born on November 6, 1950, in Vancouver, Washington, to parents, Patricia and Donald Wright. He graduated from Federal Way High School in 1969, and was an outstanding athlete in football and wrestling, which he eventually went on to teach his boys. He also served in the U.S. Navy.
In his early years, Ben worked in fiberglass boat shops and eventually went on to be employed at Boeing in 1979. In his time at Boeing, he was a tool and die maker, an electrician, and a mechanic. Upon lay-off in 2001, he went to work for Blue Boy Golf Course as grounds keeper/landscaper. Working outside in the elements was never a problem for Ben. He loved the outdoors and loved working at the course. He took pride in all he did there. Golf was one of his passions. The others were hiking, climbing, and gold panning up in the hills surrounding the Skykomish River Valley.
Ben is survived by his first love and companion, Marcia; two sons, Christopher (Jennifer) Wright, of Monroe, Washington, and Josef, of Gold Bar, Washington; daughter, Jamie, of Sultan, Washington; his mom, Patricia, of Monroe, Washington; brother, Ron (Lynette), of Camas, Washington; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins around Washington State. "PAPA" was also survived by four grandchildren, Kayla, Tre', Tyler and Cody; and last but not least, his constant companion and best friend - his dog - "Blue".
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2005, at Blue Boy West Golf Course, 27927 Florence Acres Road, Monroe, Washington, followed by a potluck and a round of golf as a tribute to him and the game he loved to play. Call 360-793-2378 for directions if needed.
We love you Ben,
and will deeply miss you.
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Marcia
November 4, 2024
Ben, Nov 3rd would have been our 51st anniversary. I think if you still often. You are a "papa" now to 6 amazing grandkids and a great "papa" to Maverick Allen Thompson, Kayla and Nate´s little boy. He is so very handsome, like you.
I am very happy now, remarried a very good man from South Dakota. His name is Rich Solberg.: I believe you would like him. Please know I will always love you in my heart. The kids really miss you, especially Jamie. Stay close to her. Until we see each other again.
Gloria Sehlin (Sweeney)
December 1, 2005
What a gentle man with such a great smile. I wish you peace Marcia in knowing his love. I was a classmate of you both.
Marcia Wright
November 16, 2005
I miss you my love, coming in every morning to get the grandkids breakfast then off to school. I miss you when you drove by the office and honked at around 9:30 on Wed. on your way to work. I miss the smell of your pipe and the talks we sometimes had. I just miss you Ben, the love of my life. I not only miss you, I Love You Still and Always will. My heart aches to hold you again like we did up in the hills. Remember?? That was to be the last time. But it was a time worth remembering. Summer of 2005 in Index. I love you deeply.
Marcia
Richard Johnson
November 13, 2005
my golfing partners and myself are
going to miss Ben at Blue Boy. It was
great talking with him when we met up
with him on and off the course. He did a great job and it was greatly appreciated.
Richard (dick) Johnson,Mike Sullivan
and Bud Marquart.
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Kathi Olson
November 12, 2005
Dear Jamie, Tre' and Kayla,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father and "PaPa". I will be thinking of you and the family. Kathi Olson (Tre's Pre-School Teacher and also friend)
JENICE CASSEDY.HAWLEY
November 12, 2005
MY BROTHER, JIM CASSEDY CALLED THIS MORNING TO LET ME KNOW ABOUT BEN'S PASSING. THE WRIGHT FAMILY AND MY FAMILY LIVED NEXT DOOR WHEN WE WERE KIDS IN FEDERAL WAY, WA. BEN WAS ALWAYS FUN AND I REMEMBER HIS LAUGH. IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I HAVE SEEN BEN, BUT I REMEMBER HIM WELL. MANY BLESSINGS TO HIS FAMILY.
JENICE CASSEDY - HAWLEY
Jim Cassedy
November 12, 2005
My dear friend,as kids I lived next door. We have had some good times together,football in the street,pool in the basement,hunting at Northbend,boy thats a story. I can't explan this loss. As I fight back the tears and can't.I'm missing you my friend.
Linda Crawford
November 11, 2005
I never thought you would be taken from us before I could see you again. My heart aches. Love, Lin
stuart lawson
November 11, 2005
Sorry to hear of Bens passing,i was his supervisor for a while at Boeing,he told me many stories,about his gold panning,and asked me to go with him,I never did,hope he finds some gold where he now is,good to know you Benn...Regards Stu (The Limey)
Wayne Thomas
November 11, 2005
I am so sorry for this tragic loss. I will miss a great friend.
Sandra Mannick
November 11, 2005
Though I didn't know Ben extremely well, he was always friendly and helpful to me at Blue Boy West. I appreciated his gentle humor and that twinkle in his eye.
Natalie & Pete Branham
November 10, 2005
You will be greatly missed in our lives Ben, but your memory will live on forever. We have had some great times together and you have left a permanent imprint in our hearts; Thank you for sharing your life with us. We love you very much.
Kiaja Archer
November 10, 2005
Though you have passed through this plane of existance and are continuing your spirit's journey towards the light, you will live on here in our hearts and memories. Thank you for sharing your love and your light.
Blessed Be. )0(
Brenda Ross
November 10, 2005
The memory that keeps coming back to me is the ride you gave me on my 10th birthday. I think you, Marcia and myself went to get your engagement ring that day. You will be missed my friend!
Brenda Ross
November 10, 2005
The memory that keeps coming back to me is my 10th birthday and the ride you gave me in your corvette! That was 32 years ago! You will be missed!
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