Inez Wright

Inez Christensen Wright

July 14, 1918 ~ November 29, 2016

Inez C. Wright, 98, passed away quietly November 29, 2016.

Inez was a feisty woman in high heels, famous for her homemade pies.  She enjoyed handwork, camping, Betty Boop, and following her son’s school sports.  She was a loving mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  Inez was a favorite aunt to her many nieces and nephews and enjoyed time with family.  She had a zest for life and was beloved by many.

Inez was born to Niels and Mary Ann Christensen on July 14, 1918 in Evanston, Wyoming.  She attended public schools in Evanston and Wamsutter, Wyoming.  She married John R Wright on April 27, 1937.  The couple had a son, Robert D “Bob” Wright.  They lived for many years in Evanston where John worked for the railroad, moving to North Ogden, Utah in 1971.

Inez is survived by son, Robert [Dorothy] Wright, Kemmerer, Wyoming;  grandson, John D (Ronda) Wright, Brigham City, Utah; great-granddaughters, Sascha (Ryan) Wilks, Perry, Utah and Teresa Grim, Pearland, Texas; and great-great-grandchildren, Lexi and Ryker Wilks.  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Nola Ward, Evelyn Willoughby, Eva Shepherd, Alton Christensen, James Christensen, Neil Christensen, and Warren Christensen; husband, John R Wright; and grandson, James A Wright.

A celebration of Inez’s life will be held at her grandson John’s home in Brigham City on Saturday, December 3, beginning at 3 p.m.  Services entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.