Larry David Wright

Larry was born May 5, 1945, in Cheverly, Maryland. He passed away peacefully, at home, on April 12, 2017, in Port Angeles, Washington. He was the younger of two sons born to Cammie and Pearle Wright.

He was raised in Arlington, Virginia, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps immediately following his High School graduation. He proudly served his country for 4 years. After being honorably discharged from the USMC, he enrolled in school in Washington D.C. and became an electrician. He came to Alaska for work in 1972. He met his future wife, Carol Edgington, while working in Juneau, Alaska. They were married on July 27, 1976.

The newlyweds made their home in the Mat-Su Valley area. He worked out of the IBEW Local 1547. His job as an electrician took him all over the state of Alaska. He retired in 2004. After retirement, Larry and his wife Carol did some traveling. Eventually they bought a retirement home in Port Angeles. They enjoyed the Sequim-Port Angeles area. Larry loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoor life in Alaska, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. He loved being outdoors and spent many hours with his grandsons, hiking trails and hunting. These are now cherished and priceless memories.

Larry was a quiet, hardworking man. He had a gentle demeanor and was always there to help anytime he was needed. He loved spending time with his family, grandsons and great grandchildren. He liked to tell them stories from his youth and about his experiences. Larry was a loving, supportive, gentle soul and we will all miss him. He has enriched the lives of all of his loved ones.

Larry is survived by Carol, his wife of 40 years, his brother William Wright of Virginia, Three daughters; Jennie Russell of Alaska, Cindy Williams of Washington, Evelyn Jorgenson of Oregon, six Grandchildren; Joe, Matt and Tyler of Alaska, Cora and Cyrus of Florida, Jamie of Oregon, and twelve Great-Grandchildren.