Harold Sylvester Wright
June 11, 1920 — April 10, 2010
Harold S. Wright, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died at home Saturday, April 10, 2010, after an extended illness. Services: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. John Caughron of the First Christian Church, Center Point. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Harold is survived by his three children, Ken and Sharon Wright of Cedar Rapids, Linda and Steve Jenkins of Cedar Rapids and Roy and Kristine Wright of Kansas City, Missouri; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marian Shaffer; and his loving companion of 13 years, Mary Wisehart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Wright in 1996; brother, Everett Bacon; and great-great grandson, Zane.
Harold was born on June 11, 1920, in Edgewood, Iowa to William and Maria Bacon, but due to family illness adopted by Roy and Ina Wright. He married Mae L. Carlson on July 19, 1941, in Kirksville, Missouri. He worked for Hawkeye Oil Company for 39 years as maintenance supervisor.
Harold was a self-taught man who could fix, invent or build anything. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved motorcycles, machines, going to his cabin in Bellevue and above all his family. He taught his children by example to always work hard, help others and do the right thing. He was a friend of Bill W.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Station 5 Fire Department for all their assistance.
Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church in Center Point.
Harold is survived by his three children, Ken and Sharon Wright of Cedar Rapids, Linda and Steve Jenkins of Cedar Rapids and Roy and Kristine Wright of Kansas City, Missouri; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marian Shaffer; and his loving companion of 13 years, Mary Wisehart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Wright in 1996; brother, Everett Bacon; and great-great grandson, Zane.
Harold was born on June 11, 1920, in Edgewood, Iowa to William and Maria Bacon, but due to family illness adopted by Roy and Ina Wright. He married Mae L. Carlson on July 19, 1941, in Kirksville, Missouri. He worked for Hawkeye Oil Company for 39 years as maintenance supervisor.
Harold was a self-taught man who could fix, invent or build anything. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved motorcycles, machines, going to his cabin in Bellevue and above all his family. He taught his children by example to always work hard, help others and do the right thing. He was a friend of Bill W.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Station 5 Fire Department for all their assistance.
Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church in Center Point.
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