Wright – Margaret Elaine (Patterson) Wright was born in Raymond on Oct. 12, 1922. She was the third child of nine born to Georgie Elgie Patterson and Gertrude Leaver (Neal) Patterson. Margaret passed away in Brooks on Sunday June 22, 2008 at the age of 85. Margaret was raised in Raymond until the death of her mother in 1931. At the age of nine she was taken to live with Niels and Verda Michelsen in Stirling, to help take care of their child while Verda worked in the yard.
There she was taught how to work, and learned at a young age responsibility. Although those were tough years, she often said how thankful she was to have learned how to work.On March 19, 1941 she married LeRoy Wright from Beazer who swept her off her feet, and has loved her ever since. They moved to Brooks and had four children; Arlene (Llyn) Hippard, Bryce, Lynn (Glenda), and Carol (Poul) Blindback. Her first employment in Brooks was at Ingram’s Store. Later she worked at the Newell Veterinarian Clinic for 15 years. Many good memories were told about Dr. Sewell and Dr. Hargrave who she enjoyed and respected. She enjoyed working within the L.D.S. church, teaching the children and being in various leadership positions. Her life was full of various acts of kindness, done with love for her neighbors, friends and the public in general. She was predeceased by her husband of over 60 years LeRoy Wright, daughter Arlene Hippard, son-in-law Llyn Hippard, son Bryce, and son Lynn. Margaret was also predeceased by 4 brothers and 1 sister. She left behind daughter Carol (Poul) Blindback of Enchant and daughter-in-law Glenda (Lynn) Wright of Brooks; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 2 pm from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brooks. Bishop Robert Allred Officiating. There will be a viewing at 1pm. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (403) 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
