Gerald Wright

When a person dies, it's presumed to be the end - but each time they're remembered, they live again.

An obituary should tell the age of the deceased, where born, the life highlights and number of children. Actually, most obituaries are way too long.

Gerald Newman Wright was born November 25, 1925, lived most of his life in Lansing, Michigan - during the 1930's depression. He had a wonderful Mom, Rose Newman Wright and a wonderful Dad, William Fredrick Wright, both deceased. Gerry went to school in Lansing, played with the neighborhood kids (mostly cowboys and Indians), was a Boy Scout, and a Scout Leader. He loved High School (Lansing Sexton) and especially all the dances. He joined the Air Corps during World War II and made lots of friends across the US of A. He married, divorced and remarried. He had 5 boys and one girl and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Along with his parents, Gerry was preceded in death by his second son, Steven.

He worked at a great job in Michigan and a second after retirement from the State of New Mexico, Chaves County. He liked to travel, attend reunions and weddings. He Had A Very Good Life!!

A Memorial Service will be 10 A.M. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St. in St. Johns with Pastor Terry Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lansing. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Hospice Advantage.