WRIGHT, James (1931-2023)

WRIGHT

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 4/28/2023 at 17:33:11

James "Art" Wright
(April 8, 1931 - April 18, 2023)

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, James Arthur “Art” Wright, 92, of Des Moines, was called home, to be reunited with the Lord and his loving wife. Graveside services, with Military Rites, will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, April 24, 2023, in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Art was born on April 8, 1931 in Peru, Iowa, to James Wright and Nelle (Carpenter) Wright. Art attended Winterset High School and graduated in 1951. He recently had his 70th high school reunion and enjoyed keeping in contact with his classmates throughout his life. He joined the United States Air Force, shortly after graduation, in June of 1951. He served 4 years of active duty, as an airplane mechanic. He was able to see several places during his time of service and enjoyed retelling the stories. During his time of service, he married the love of his life, Laura Wright (Frazier), September 5, 1953. They spent 66 happy years married and raised a family, of whom he loved dearly. Art worked for John Deere for 35 years, as an inventory specialist. He and his wife Laura, were active members of First Federated Church, in Des Moines, for many years. He enjoyed cars and loved working on them. In life, he was a true caregiver. He helped care for his grandchildren when they were young and cared for his wife for many years, when she became ill.
Art is survived by his daughters, Annette (David) Fath and Karen (Rick) Hadden; grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Staple, Melanie (Shawn) Chubb, Mary (George) Thompson and Lindsay LaGrange; great-grandchildren, Stella, Fox, Lexi, Ryker, Beckett, Kyler and Beatrice; and sister, Janie Van Zyl. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura; parents, James Wright and Nelle Burger; and sister Betty Cummings. He was a light in all of our lives and will be dearly and forever missed. Memorials may be given in his name to Suncrest Hospice. [This memorial is provided by Overton Funeral Home, 501 West Ashland Ave., Indianola, Iowa, http://www.overtonfuneral.com/