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WALKER, Lewis Litchle – born 02/14/1947, Pioche, NV; died 10/22/2008, aged 61

Lewis L. Walker Jr. "Lou" Lewis L. Walker Jr., 61 , passed away October 21, 2008. He was born February 14, 1947 in Pioche, Nevada. Lou proudly served his country and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1964. During this time Lou courageously completed two tours in Vietnam. Afterwards he worked in several different states, mining and driving truck. Lou settled in the Salt Lake Valley in the 70's. His greatest love came with the birth of his two children, Nicole and Scott. While he was not always able to be at their side, his heart, thoughts and prayers were. He was always proud to show off his children and boasted about their accomplishments. Lou was known for his big heart and willingness to always give to others. Friends and neighbors looked to Lou when in need, knowing that he would help in any way, if only to listen. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children, Nicole and L. Scott Walker; sisters, Linda Ostler and Connie (Al) Locke. There will be a gathering for friends and family on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village III Club House located at 1525 East Vine Street. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.

Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City, UT, October 24, 2008; contributed from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves and Heritage Hub.


WALTER, Gladys Mae VINCENT.    Moapa Valley Progress, October 13, 2004.  Transcribed by Patricia A. Scott

Gladys Mae WALTER, age 79, died Friday, October 8, 2004, in Mesquite. She was born May 28, 1925, in Lanesboro, Iowa to Merril and Ethel HAGAMAN VINCENT. On April 16, 1966 she married David Morgan WALTER in las Vegas.

She grew up in Lanesboro and moved with her parents to Riverside, Calif. She was the only girl among five brothers. She worked for the Bank of American as an escrow officer for 30 years. In 1980, she moved with her husband to Overton, and worked for the Clark Countyu School District for ten years.

Survivors include her husband, David of Overton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 13, at 7 p.m. at the Moapa Valley Mortuary Chapel in Logandale. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be Thursday, October 14, at 12 noon at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.


WARD, John. Nye County, Reno Evening Gazette, March 7, 1921. Transcribed by marcenath@aol.com

Tonopah- John WARD, aged seventy-three, a prospector who was employed by the Stinier people until taken sick then days ago died at the Mine Operators hospital Saturday evening from pneumonia. Little is known of the man except that he had a sister living in New York. For the past two years Ward has been making his headquarters in Tonopah.


WARD, Thelma Syotha DRIGGS    Stillwater Oklahoma Newspress, January 29, 2002. Submitted by Bill Cook

Longtime Cushing resident Thelma Syotha WARD died Monday, January 20, 2003, in Menifee, California. At her request, a private graveside service was held January 27th at the Euchee Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Cushing. Davis Funeral Home, Cushing, directed the arrangements.

She was born in Cushing August 24, 1919 to William W. and Ida Leora BAILEY DRIGGS. She was reared and educated in Cushing. She married Harless WARD December 7, 1945, in Cushing. He died April 24, 1994. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents and three brothers, Calvin, Don and Jonnie.

Survivors include one daughter, Carol WILSON of Cushing; three brothers, Ted DRIGGS of Cushing, Bob DRIGGS of Tulsa and Billy Joe DRIGGS of Las Vegas, Nevada; a sister Wilda CRESWELL of Cushing; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


WARRING, James. Douglas County, Gardnerville Record, 21 Jan 1901. Transcribed by Doreen Robinson.

KILLED BY A VICIOUS BULL

Old Man Gored to Death Near Genoa
A Curious Controversy Over the Coroner's Office Ensues

Sunday afternoon James WARRING, an employee at Adolph DRESSLER's ranch near Genoa, was trampled and gored to death by a vicious bull.  He went into the correll (sic) to drive the milch (sic) cows out when the animal attacked him.

Mrs. DRESSLER first saw the affair and attracted the attention of Wm. WILLIAMS, who drove the beast away with a pitchfork, and discovered the prostrate form of the unfortunate man covered with blood and barnyard muck. He was just gasping his last when help arrived.

The Coroner, Frank MAEGHER, placed the body in a wagon and was about to convey it to a proper place to hold an inquest, when Justice of the Peace, C. W. DAKE arrived and demanded possession of the remains, by virtue of his office as Ex-Officio Coroner. MAEGHER unwillingly consented to allow Mr. DAKE to take the body to his undertaking rooms, and the question now arises who is Coroner.

Mr. DAKE evidently is in this case for he called a jury together at once. It consisted of the following persons, E. SEAMON, R. FALKE, J. RAYCRAFT, F. WALKER, A. DAUDEL and T. LAURIE. The jury rendered the following verdict, "Killed by a ferocious bull."

On the dead mans person was found the sum of $262.70. As near as can be learned the deceased was a native of England, aged about 60 years, and is said to have a homestead near Placerville, California.


WATSON, Natalie. Nye County, Pahrump Valley Times, June 4, 2004. Transcribed by Pat Hauser.

Services for Natalie A. WATSON, 74, who died May 29 in Pahrump, will be held at 3 p.m. today at the LDS Church on Wilson Road.

She was born April 22, 1930 in Philadelphia. She worked for the IRS in Ogden, UT, where she retired. She and her husband, Francis, moved to Pahrump seven years ago. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and will be missed dearly.

Her husband Francis Richard WATSON of Pahrump; daughters Joanne TOWNSEND of Ogden and Patricia BUATTE of Pahrump; son Richard WATSON of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; sister Marian SOROCCA of Philadelphia; grandchildren Jennifer, Brandi, Jaycob, Tricia, Steven, Frank and Lori; and great grandchildren Caden, Jay and Chandler, survive her.


WHIPPLE, Elson Jay.    Moapa Valley Progress, September 15, 2005.  Submitted by Patricia A. Scott

Elson Jay WHIPPLE, age 78, died Friday, September 10, 2004 at his home in Logandale.

He was born August 19, 1926 to Jesse and Alta Phoebe MARSHALL WHIPPLE. On September 24, 1946 he married Elaine HARDY in the St. George Temple. WHIPPLE lived most of his life in Moapa Valley. He served two years in the U.S. Air Force, just as the war was ending. He worked as a row crop farmer and other jobs, before becoming the general manager of the Moapa Valley Water District, which was established in 1961. Because of his love for the soil, he continued farming alfalfa through the many years of working at the water district.

He was well known in Moapa Valley for his leadership, his sense of humor, his integrity and for his charity. He served on the town board, as Lion's club President, on the Farm Bureau as State President as am auctioneer and rodeo announcer. He was very involved in bringing the Logandale Park, the Clark County Fair and Fairgrounds to Logandale.

WHIPPLE was always active in his church. One of his favorite callings was serving as Branch President of the Muddy River Indian Branch. He served as an ordinance worker in the Las Vegas Temple, on the High Council for 27 years and faithfully in many other callings. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Survivors include his wife Elaine; one son, Mark (Dianne) of Logandale; one daughter, Janet (Tim) KELLY of Las Vegas; daughter-in-law, Jean WHIPPLE of Bunkerville, NV; three brothers; Leland (Helen) of Portland, Ore.; Virvin (Janice) of Pacheco, Calif.; Laird (DeeAnn) of Panaca; one sister-in-law, Lola of Madera, Clif.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Elwin; three sisters and one brother; Luana HUTCHINGS, Alta Rae FISH, Blanche WHIPPLE and Calvin WHIPPLE.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Logandale LDS Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Logandale Cemetery under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary.


WHITE, Eden Paige    Osage County News Service, November 4, 2001. Submitter: Joann BRAZEE

Eden Paige WHITE, seven months and seventeen days old, was born November 4, 2001, to Robin WHITE in Henderson, Nevada,and on June 20, 2002, entered into eternal life.

She is survived by her loving mother, Robin WHITE of Henderson; her aunt Timber Eden WHITE of Henderson; her great grandmother Delores DAILEY and husband, Bob GOODAY of Henderson; aunts Lela NEWRIDER of Fairfax, Oklahoma, Mary WHEELER of Cushing, Oklahoma; Andra BLACK of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Cathy RIDER and Dawn FREEMAN, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Grandmother Shirley SAMPSON WHITE of Tulsa and Grandma Christy and Grandpa William SAMPSON of Hominy, Oklahoma, and a host of cousins and loved ones.

Eden was preceded in death by her Grandfather Bobby Lee WHITE, cousin Kenneth R. WHEELER III and Uncle James Edward HAMILTON.

Services were held at the home of William and Christy SAMPSON with Brad DAILEY officiating. Ira LOOKOUT played flute music. Interment was in A. J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy. Casket Escorts were Frankie WATKINS, James STEHNO and Edward PRATT. The family entrusted Powell Funeral Home with service arrangments.
WHITNEY, Lela. Moapa Valley Progress, March 7, 2007. Submitted by Patricia Scott

Lela L. WHITNEY, age 89, died Tuesday, Match 6, 2007, at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born November 5, 1917 in St George, Utah, to Robert Charles and Elizabeth Orpha LUND. She married Stowell Cleo WHITNEY January 31, 1942 in Kingman, Arizona. They were later sealed in the St George Temple. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1993.

Lela grew up in St George, she graduated from Dixie College, then she received her teaching degree from Brigham Young University. As a youth she worked hard to become a very talented pianist and organist, a talent she would use throughout her life. She finished her student teaching in Santa Clara, Utah, then she began her 30 year career with the Clark County School District in the Moapa Valley. She retired in 1976. She served faithfully in the LDS Church throughout her life.

Survivors include one son, Dennis Stowell (Maralyn) of Overton, NV; one daughter Joyce LEONARD of Las Vegas, NV; daughter in law, Mary WHITNEY of Overton, NV; 9 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Cleo "RC" WHITNEY, a son-in-law Kirk LEONARD; and two sisters, Joyce and Renee.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 10, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Overton LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services in the Logandale Cemetery under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary, 702 398-3600


WIDENOUR, John.  Las Vegas Age - Oct 9, 1920. Contributed by Gerry Perry missgerry at cox.net.

WIDENOUR: At San Diego, California, Wednesday, September 29th, 1920, John WIDENOUR, aged 69 years.

W. S. WIDENOUR of this city, a brother of the deceased, attended the funeral, which was held on Friday, October 1.

The deceased was the eldest and one of seven brothers, five of whom are still living. The last reunion of the seven brothers was held at Belvidere, N. J., in 1913, at which time all the brothers were living. On that occasion they all attended services in the M. E. church in which all the brothers were baptised in 1868.


WILBUR, Helen Marie.  Reno Evening Gazette April 2, 1981. Contributed by Kathleen Grace kgrace@vbe.com
Helen Marie WILBUR, 82, died Tuesday in Springfield, Ore.

A native of Grass Lake, Mich., she was born June 27, 1898 and was a resident of Springfield. Mrs. WILBUR and her husband, Leonard, owned the Reno Brake Shop on South Virginia Street from 192? to 1956. She was chaplain of Eastern Star and was a member of D.A.R. and D.A.C.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are daughters, Peggy SCOTTcott WOEHRER of Springfield and Doreen SCOTT of Reno; sister, Alice COUTHRAN of Margate, Fla.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.


WILSON, Diane Lynn ( Mrs. ) – born 03/14/1962, Las Vegas, NV; died 12/26/2001, aged 39; contributed 2023 from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves


WILSON, William G. "Mr Bill" – born 06/29/1947, Reno, NV; died 06/07/2006; contributed 2023 from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves


WINGER, DORIS HAWKE. Moapa Valley Progress, March 21, 2007. Submitted by Patricia A. Scott

DORIS HAWKE WINGER Doris "Dolly" Virginia (Hawke) Winger, age 79, passed away in Logandale, on the morning of March 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with emphysema and COPD, with her daughter at her side.

She was born Sept. 30, 1927, in Spokane, Wash., to Henry and Ruth REASONER HAWKE. On May 5, 1957 she married Mike WINGER in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 2006. She graduated from Rogers High School and moved to Las Vegas, in 1954, where she later married Mike. Doris and Mike were busy during the 60's in the downtown motel industry as co-owners of two downtown motels. She was later active in the mortgage and title business into her 70's.

Survivors include her son, Timothy (Diane) WINGER; daughter, Michelle WINGER; sister, Evelyn CONANT of Spokane, Wash.; stepson, Michael (Cindy) WINGER; and nephew, Robin (Anna) DOVER. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two older brothers, Robert and Roy.

She touched many lives and will be missed by all. At the specific request of Doris, no memorial service will be held.


WITTWER, Lenore ROBISON      Moapa Valley Progress, January 29, 2003.   Transcribed by Patricia A. Scott

Lenore ROBISON WITTWER, age 82, died Monday, January 20, 2003 at Dixie Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah.

She was born April 14, 1920 in Overton to Joseph Benjamin and Mildred ANDERSEN ROBISON. On May 5, 1941, she married jack WITTWER in Overton. On March 18, 1983, they were sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple.

Lenore grew up in Overton, graduating as Valedictorian of Moapa Valley High School class of 1938. After she married Jack, they raised their family in Concord, California until moving to Layton, Utah 24 years ago wintering in Overton.

Lenore loved many activities. She was very gifted athletically and grew to be an avid sports fan. She was talented as a singer and enjoyed directing the church choir. She loved the outdoors, all of its wonders, fishing, camping, animal watching and gardening. She enjoyed handicrafts and quilting. She was a fun loving, dependable, loving wife and mother. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Jack; one daughter, Celia (Gary) VERNIER of Stevensville, Montana; one son, John Richard (Mirja) of Sweet Home, Oregon; one brother and four sisters, Ray (Barbara) ROBISON of Overton, Rula (Bub) HILLMAN of McCall, Idaho, Maurine (Ross) SANDERS of Clearfield, Utah, Ruth (Raoul) LEAVITT of Overton, and Shirley ROBISON of Grants Pass, Oregon; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She ws preceded in death by one sister, Ione BENNION.

Graveside services were held January 24 in the Logandale Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary.


WISESPIRIT, Leonard    Moapa Valley Progress, January 29, 2003. Transcribed by Patricia A. Scott.

Leonard WISESPIRIT, age 48, died Friday, January 3, 2003, at Hemet Medical Hospital in Hemet, Calif.

He was born January 27, 1954 in Las Vegas to Owen WISESPIRIT and Betty BOW HENRY. He lived the majority of his life on the Moapa Band of Paiutes Reservation and moved to Anza, Calif. 11 years ago. He married and made Anza his home. He attended Moapa Valley schools and while attending Moapa Valley High School, he transferred to Sherman Ind. High and graduated there.

Leonard was great with electrical appliances and wished he could have furthered his education in that field. He would fix broken items while here, then fix things at home forhis very huge extended family in Calif. In addition, he enjoyed music (had over 200 CDs) and riding his four-wheeler and working on his old cars. His greatest achievements were his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Jackie SELGADO WISESPIRIT; two stepdaughters, Jolene and Jonell JOHN; two adopted daughters, Stephanie RAMIREZ and Samantha WISESPIRIT; one stepson, Michael SELGADO; two sisters, Shrlene (Anthony) WISESPIRIT-FRANK and Arrion (Bernie) OJEDA HENRY; two brothers, Tony WISESPIRIT and Michael WISESPIRIT of Poplar, Montana; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and relatives from Nevada, Montana and South Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Harvey WISESPIRIT of Montana, James HENRY Jr., Cecil HENRY, Gary HENRY and one sister, Leona HENRY MOLDEN of Moapa.

A triditional all night Sing was held at the Moapa Paiute Tribal Center January 6. Graveside services were held Jan. 7. Leonard has met his creator and has another journey to make. He will always be in our memories.

WILLIAMS, William H. Reported by the Gold Hill Evening News on a fire at the Yellow Jacket Mine, April 7, 1869. Transcribed by Doreen Robinson.

April 19, 1869 - William H. WILLIAMS was killed when he and another man were working at the 400 foot level, engaged in trimming out the shafter timbers where they interfered with the passage of the cage. Even though he was ordered not to go into the "drifts" where the gases and fumes still were, he left his companion and working and sat in the drifts for 15 to 20 minutes. When he began feeling sick, he headed to the cage, rang the bell to (go) up. WILLIAMS suddenly sank down against the side of the shaft, where he was dragged past two sets of timbers, and then his body rolled down between the heavy timbers and the side of the cage, falling over 500 feet to the bottom of the shaft. It was later determined nearly every bone in his body had been broken and his head torn completely off below the chin, a small piece of scalp alone remaining attached to the back of the neck. He was a native of Kea County, Cornwall, Canada, 33 years old and left a wife and three children.

April 20th, William H. WILLIAMS' funeral took place at the Theater Hall in Gold Hill at 2 p.m. under the auspices of the Miner's Union.

April 21, 1869 - William H. WILLIAMS - This unfortunate man who was accidentally killed in the Yellow Jacket shaft, Gold Hill, last Sunday night, was a native of the Parish of Kea, Cornwall, England and not Canada as before stated. He was 35 years of age and leaves a wife and three children at the place of his nativity. A story was quite prevalent that his wife and children were now on their way here to meet him, but persons who are intimately acquainted, inform us that such is not the case. Mr. John BENNETTS, working in the new tunnel at the old Chollar croppings, called on us yesterday in relation to this mater. He was an intimate friend of the deceased, being a native of the same place, and deceased only two or three days before his death spoke of having written to his wife, and expressed no intention whatever of sending for her to come here."


Chief WINNEMUCCA  Humboldt County, Territorial Enterprise, 26 Oct 1882. Transcribed by Doreen Robinson.

WHEN GREAT MEN DIE

The Comet, an Earthquake and Other Wonders Caused by the Death of Old WINNEMUCCA.

When the great are on their last legs the heavens are troubled. There are signs and portents in the air. It has been so from the earliest times, as we learn from history, both written and traditional. We are not surprised, therefore, to learn from the Piutes (sic) that the present big comet was all on account of the death of their Chief Old WINNEMUCCA. They take it all to themselves. They say when the comet came WINNEMUCCA's sickness began; when it was biggest and brightest, he died, and now it is slowly receding into infinite space, bearing to realms of bliss the soul of their big chief.

Captain Jim says the comet was all the time on guard. It made its appearance before the break of day, just at the time the devils come to steal the souls of the sick and the dying. The medicine men saw the devils gliding along down in the shadow of the walls of the canyon. Sometimes they came quite near, but the moment the comet flamed up in the east they cowered to the ground and skulked away.

Jim himself saw queer things done by the medicine men. They drew a great circle round the place where the dying Chief lay, and several times in one night the devils tried to get inside this ring. One came in the shape of a pony and walked round the ring trying to find a break in it; another came in the shape of a dog, while others took the shape of rabbits, and other animals. Jim says the devil dare not by himself cross the ring, but if any of the Chief's friends had been deceived and had led the pony across the line, called the dog in, or shot then brought in the rabbit or other animal, the soul of the old man would have been gone in spite of the comet.

At one time the devils tried to come up through the ground on the inside of the ring. The head of one was at one time through the ground near the couch of the old chief, and its eyes were fixed upon his face, but a medicine man saw it and struck it with his club, when it disappeared and at once the whole earth shook as far down as the Humboldt. He says it was in the papers. The white men said it was an earthquake, but the medicine men said it was all the doings of the devil in his rage when driven back into the ground.

When asked about the killing of the old chief's young wife and child, Jim said it was not a good thing to talk about - they were on the side of the devils.
WOLTERS, Donald L. Moapa Valley Progress February 7, 2007. Submitted by Patricia A. Scott

In Loving Memory of Donald L. WOLTERS
September 10, 1934
February 10, 2006


WOODRUFF, Elijah C. – born 06/10/1904, Moapa, NV; died 01/25/1999, aged 94; last known residence Albany, Linn County, OR; contributed 2023 from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves [no obituary found at Heritage Hub]


WOODWARD, Robert L.  Reno Evening Gazette, April 2, 1981. Contributed by Kathleen Grace kgrace@vbe.com
Robert L. WOODWARD, 72, died Wednesday in a Reno hospital.

A native of Havre, Mont., he was born July 15, 1908, moving to the Reno area 32 years ago. WOODWARD was a salesman for a clothing store.

He was preceded in death by son, William. Surviving are his widow, Blanche, son, Steven, daughter, Roberta V. HERBERTH and a brother, W.R., all of Reno; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

No funeral is scheduled. Inturnment was at Mountain View Mausoleum under the direction of the Walton Funeral Home, Reno.

A memorial is being established with the American Cancer Society, 1005 Terminal Way, Suite 140, Reno, 89502
WORRELL, "Texaco Bill"  July 1978, Desert Oasis News-Searchlight.  Conributed by Maxine Weikel

"Texaco Bill" WORRELL died in June at the Las Vegas Convalescent Center. "Texaco Bill" had been ill for several months.He leaves several friends to miss him.


WRIGHT, Carroll Wayne. Loveland Reporter Herald, CO, Saturday, May 24, 2003. Transcribed by rockmaster.

Carroll Wayne WRIGHT, 86, passed away May 20, 2003 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada of an aneurysm.
A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, may 26, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4201 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas. Inturnment will be in Loveland Burial Park Cemetery in Loveland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one's favorite charity or to the Koshare Indian Museum in La Junta, Colorado.
Mr. WRIGHT was born May 17, 1917, in Memphis, Missouri to Arthur C. and Izetta L. MORGAN WRIGHT. The family moved to Loveland when he was an infant, and he graduated from loveland High School in 1935. He married Valette HARRIS, also of Loveland, on January 31, 1941. Mr. WRIGHT was a highly decorated veteran of World War II having participated in the invasion of Normandy and liberation of Paris. Mr. WRIGHT spent the pre and post war years working in entertainment as manager of Gibralter Theaters in Loveland and in several locations throughout Otero County in southeastern Colorado. In the early 1950s, Mr. WRIGHT accepted the position of general manager for the La Junta Chamber of Commerce, then became a manager for the local office of Citizens Utilities. In 1966, he relocated to Nogales, Arizona. Subsequent senior management assignments moved him to Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Miami, Florida. Mr. WRIGHT retired in 1982 from his position as vice president with General Waterworks Corp. Mr. and Mrs. WRIGHT retired initially to Rio Rico, Airzona, then moved to Las Vegas in 1992. Mr. WRIGHT was an active member of the Episcopal Church and had been involved for many years with the Rotary and Lions Clubs. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Valette; daughters Barbara WRIGHT of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Carolyn TEMPLE and husband Bill of San Diego, Calif.; grandsons Torrence TEMPLE and wife Kristen and great-granddaughter Cambria TEMPLE of Murrieta, Calif., Travis TEMPLE of Caracas, Venezuela, and Nathan and Nicholas TEMPLE of San Diego. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas WRIGHT in 1970, and his sister, Avis TANNER in 1999.


WRIGHT, Joyce Dolores (Belaustegui) – born 11/26/1936, Reno, NV; died 03/08/2007

Wright, Joyce Dolores A 36-year resident of Torrance, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007 following a 159-day struggle with the effects of pancreatitus. Born in Reno, Nevada on November 26, 1936, Joyce was 70 when she died. Joyce attended the Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd. For many years, she ran a child care center out of her home. She collected dolls and loved to sew and make dresses when she had the time. She helped care for her grandchildren and loved to send her granddaughters to school with bows and ribbons in their hair. She enjoyed socializing and playing the Bunko dice game with her friends. She enjoyed theatrical presentations and Josh Groben and John Denver songs. She loved flowers and enjoyed intermingling artificial flowers with real ones for winter show. She is survived by her loving husband, James Wright of Torrance, CA; son, Jeffrey Wright of Elk, CA; son, A. Jay (Jenine) Wright of Goleta, CA; son, J.P. (Tina) Wright of San Jose, CA; son, Jaron Wright of Carlsbad, CA; daughter, Jennifer (David) Shaw of Torrance, CA; and brother, Richard (Felvia) Belaustegui of Reno, NV. Preceded in death by father, Bunny Belaustegui; mother, Martha Belaustegui; and sister, Alma Martina Wheat. A gathering of family & friends will be held at Rice Mortuary, for a viewing on Monday, March 19, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. On Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 2:00 P.M, a memorial service will be also held at Rice Mortuary Chapel followed by a reception at Rice's Lighthouse Reception Room from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. A memorial mass will be held in Reno, Nevada at 10:00 A.M. on May 10, 2007 at Our Lady of the Snows to allow friends and relatives in her home state to pay their respects. Inurnment will be at Mountain View Cemetery, Guardian Angels West. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Torrance Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505-5073. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. To send the family a message, share a memory, for directions to services, or to view the online video tribute please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com

Source: Daily Breeze, Torrance, CA, March 13, 2007; contributed 2023 from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves and Heritage Hub.