July 18, 1926 – Dec. 24, 2007
Bill G. Wright, 81, of Sweet Home died Dec. 24, 2007.
He was born on July 18, 1926 in The Dalles, the son of Mack J. and Juel S. Wright.
He entered the U.S. Army on Dec. 28, 1945 and served until Jan. 16, 1948. He was awarded the Victory Medal.
Mr. Wright came to Sweet Home in 1947 and lived here until 1968 when he moved to Santa Ana, Calif. He retired in 1991 and returned to Sweet Home.
He worked at Santiam Mill. He also worked as a fry cook at Skyline Inn and Melody Lane. He was known for his “Great Steaks.” He volunteered as a cook with his sister, Joyce Maxwell, at the Senior Center. He attended Community Chapel and was a member of the Elks, Moose, and American Legion. He enjoyed bowling on a league for many years. He also liked camping and the outdoors.
He is survived by two nieces, Celeste M. Glassley and Michele J. Gruwell, both of Sweet Home; three nephews, Lester Stoddard and wife, Faith, of Silverdale, Washington, Kelly Stoddard and wife, Debbie, of Port Orchard, Wash., and Ronald Wright and wife, Wynette, of Battleground, Wash.; three great-nieces and four great-nephews; and three great-great-nieces and four great-great-nephews.
His sister, Joyce Stoddard Maxwell, and his brothers, Robert Kline, Earl Kline and Donald Wright, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.