Robert Alan Wright
March 9, 1927 - Aug. 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wright was born March 9, 1927 in Seattle, Washington to Ira P. Wright and Edith F. (Smith) Wright. He passed away August 26, 2022 in Eureka at the age of 95. Bob was a long-time resident of Orick.

In August of 1969, Bob married Eva (Long). She had two children at the time of their marriage, Diana and Louis.

Bob worked in the logging industry for most of his life and served in both WWII and the Korean War. He was the recipient of three purple hearts, which were easily his greatest accomplishments.

Bob had a green thumb and was proud of the strawberries, peas, artichokes, tomatoes and flowers he grew in his home garden. He took great joy and pride in gifting large bouquets of beautiful gladiolus. His grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren loved the peas he grew. They were such a treat and they enjoyed them as much as candy. His garden became smaller in his 92nd year of life, but he kept growing peas for the little ones.

Bob loved the ocean and collected agates for years. He had jars of colorful agates in all shapes and sizes filling his living room. He was also passionate about reading, crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy.

He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”) and had been sober for 44 years. He was a sponsor and support to many throughout the years. He attended local meetings and after his wife passed away in 2002, he traveled to other areas to speak and share his journey. Helping others gave him true satisfaction.

Bob is proceeded in death by his parents, his brother George, wife Eva, his step son Louis Brouillard, and grandson Gregg Johnson.

He is survived by his step daughter Diana (Roy) Johnson. His Grandchildren: Troy (Alma) Johnson, Starla (Brian) Spencer, Bruce (Michelle) Brouillard, and Gregg’s Wife Janie Johnson. His great grandchildren: Brittney (David) Duran, Ambyr Johnson, Christopher Cooke, Tristan, Samuel, and Sawyer Brouillard. Great-great grandchildren: Kynadi Guerrero, Austyn Duran and Keaton Heckel.

There will be no services held. A celebration of life will take place at a later date for family.

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