John David Wright
1930 - 2020
John David Wright, age 89, of Hesston,
Kansas passed away July 2, 2020 at Newton Medical Center surrounded
by his family. John was born September 17, 1930 to Harvey Lee and
Elsie Mary (Worthington) Wright in Newton, Kansas.
John graduated from Marion High School
and went onto K-State where he attended for two years. He then
entered the United States Air Force and served until his honorable
discharge. John married Irene Clara Lester April 10, 1953 in West
Lanham Hills, Maryland. They were married 65 years until her passing
in March of 2019. Over the years John worked for the Department of
Defense for 35 years, where he started in the mail room and worked
his way up to the position of Navy Program Manager. John loved his
family, they meant everything to him. The girls say they had the
original Ozzie and Harriet upbringing and have many fond memories of
time spent with their parents. There were many summer vacations as a
family to Kitty Hawk, as he enjoyed delving into the history of the
Wright brothers, as they were distant relatives. John had a love for
deep sea fishing, and he had made many trips to Mexico to fish. After
retirement his daily routine included coffee with his buddies, where
they shared not only coffee but laughter and friendship.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
wife, Irene; sister, Alice; brothers, Bill, Harold, and Don.
John is survived by his daughters,
Karen Wright of Hesston, KS, Julie Wright and wife Susan Ellis of
South Carolina; sister, Virginia Pientka and husband Roy of Las
Vegas, NV., and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be
held at 10:00 a.m., July 10, 2020 at the Walton Cemetery with Pastor
Amos McCarthy officiating. Family suggests memorial to Walton Rural
Life School and may sent in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
On-line condolences may be left at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
