Alta Drewes Wright

ALTA WRIGHT IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Alta Marilyn Drewes Wright, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 7, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from complications of heart surgery. Alta was born April 22, 1932, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Fred Drewes and Blanch Charolet Ekstrom Drewes. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1950. She was a lifelong resident of Idaho Falls. Alta married Fred J Wright September 17, 1950, at her parents’ home in Idaho Falls. She and Fred co-owned Wright Roofing Company and she did all the bookkeeping until her retirement. Fred passed away January 26, 2006. She enjoyed bowling, pinochle, fishing, riding snow machines and 4-wheelers, and watching sports. Alta had a fun and outgoing personality and always made everyone feel welcome. Surviving are: Daughter: Jan (Doug) Fairchild of Denver, CO Son: Jerry (Kathy) Wright of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jinger (Richard) Rash of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jacki (Dave) Griffith of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jay (Kristie) Wright of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jim (Colleen) Wright of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Norman (Carol) Drewes of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Jean (Boyd) Christensen of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Helen (Marvin) Flitton of Idaho Falls, ID 20 Grandchildren and 30 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred, and a brother, Kenneth Drewes. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: to the Alta Wright family . . . I grew up on 13th Street and remember Alta and Fred as my parents' neighbors. I was sad to see Alta had passed away. My God be with Fred and Alta’s children. Larry & Susan Hansen happyhelper@cableone.net We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We hope you will know how much we will be praying for you and ask God to be with you at this time. Your friends, Larry and Susan Hansen Trina tayres@att.net I am so sorry for your loss. I am unable to attend the funeral but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sad; I will miss Fred and Alta deeply. Brock also sends his condolences and will keep you in his thoughts as well. Carol Jensen Jerry and Kathy . . . I was saddened to read of your mother. Please know I care and express my thoughts of sympathy and love to all of you at this tender time. May you feel a peace and a comfort that she is okay and you will be, too, with time and faith and hope. May you all feel Heavenly Father's comforting arms around you. And don't forget "memories are the legacy of love." Rancho McCrea Property Owners It is with our deepest sympathy and love that we are thinking about Alta's family at this time. Please know will we miss her smiling face every time we drive by her cabin. With all our love. Ranacho McCrea Property Owners Association John & Darlene Foster Fostjw5@aol.com So sorry to hear of your loss. Alta was a very classy lady, always quick to flash that great smile. Our Condolences to All, Darlene & John Dale Nalder huckleberry223@q.com Dear Family, we were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Of all my aunts, Alta is my favorite. She was always so fun to be around and always happy. You are all so blessed to have a mother like her. I can't imagine how much you will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Her legacy of loving life will forever inspire me. Best wishes, Dale and Pam Nalder Linda Klatt lkklatt@onewest.net I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Your parents were both such good people. I know that you must miss them both terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Linda (Fairchild) Klatt Nita Case casey166@msn.com Dear Children I was saddened to hear of Alta's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember her beautiful smile. May you cherish the beautiful memories that you have and keep them in your heart forever. May the Lord's blessing be with you in this time of sorrow. Hugs to you all, Nita Marlene Andrus Munday Dear Children and family member of Alta Drewes Wright, I am so deeply sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was my very best friend in kindergarten, grade school and high school. She and your father were fine examples of wonderful people and role models for how we should live our lifes. I am forever blessed that she was such a dominate factor in my life growing up and will always remain in my thoughts, as my "very best friend." My thoughts are with you, with deepest regrets, Marlene Andrus Munday Roger and Connie Wright rbandcrwright@gmail.com Dear Family, We are concerned and saddened to learn of Alta's passing. Sometimes it is hard to be so far away from home especially at times like this. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you. We love her dearly. Uncle Roger and Aunt Connie Connie Carter(Huffaker) I met Alta & Fred when I lived in IF. Fred worked with my ex-husband. I met Jan & her husband, Doug at Elk Creek Station, where they both worked. What a small world. The Wright family made the world even a more special place, just by being here. My prayers are with you all at this time. Connie Carter Kay Merrell To The Wright Family, I was so sorry to hear of Alta's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time. BJ Bybee Jay, Jerry, Jacki, and families, What a great tribute (in the Post Register) for such a great lady. I am sorry for your loss. I will never forget your mom and the way she treated me at the bowling alley, I always looked forward to Monday night's. I will not be able to attend the services but you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. B.J.