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Show BEMH CALLS AIY 1BMP.E1ENT SuSden Demise cf Joseph T. Wright Slicdfes Cdnjnaiuty ; Fantral Thursday. F'uneral services for Joseph T. : Wright, who died at his home in Hurricane May 6, were held in the Hurricane school auditorium on May 8, Bishop Ira H, Bradshaw presiding. There was a large attendance at-tendance of relatives and friends, and a profusion of floral offerings. Music was furnished by the ward choir, whose first number was "O, My Father." The opening prayer was by President Pres-ident Jmes Judd. The choir sang "Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters." Bishop Ira E. Bradshaw was the first speaker, and referred to the sad and sudden death erf Mt. Wright. He said he had known deceased all his life, that he had been' a good father and Latter Day Saint, and appreciated having him for a ward member. James Jepson said he had been acquainted with five generations of Wbrights, and had the highest respect lor them all. Other speakers were Eldtrs William Wil-liam Ruesch, Sr., FJder Ira E. . Bradshaw, Elder Benj. F. LeBaron, President Claud Hirschi and President Presi-dent Russell Swenson. Mrs. Olive Reeve and Mrs. Rhoda Prince sang "Fuce to Face." For the closing song the choir sang "My. Father Knows." Benediction was by Elmer Graff. Interment was in the Hurricane cemetery, the grave being dedicated dedicat-ed by W!m. W. Spendlove. Joseph T. Wright was a son of William and Lovenia Narmington Wright, and was born at Virgin on April 14, 1873. He was one of the pioneers of Hurricane. Besides his widow, Margaret Isom Wright, he is survived by the following children: J. Karvey, Sidney, WiUiam. V., Warren I., Nora, Grant, Rea, Norma and several sev-eral grandchildren. The following brothers and a sister also survive: Richard, Alma, Howard and Mrs. Grace Jepson, all of Hurricane. |