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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday, March 31, 1983 Page 4 ft Dr. Eldred G. Wright started out with the idea of becoming an attorney. It seemed like an honorable profession and it had his interest but his mother cautioned him by saying, "You can do more for people, if you become a doctor." Helping others was important to Dr. Wright and he decided to take his mother's advice but he added his own piece of wisdom and that was to become the very best doctor he could possibly be. Although he is modest and claims not to have reached the pinnacle he set for himself, his patients and colleagues state there is no physician with more dedication and compassion than he. In 1960 he was elected Chief of Staff at St. Marks Hospital and in 1966 he was again elected to the same position at Cottonwood Hospital. Before 145 of his peers, he was also voted Physician of the Year by Cottonwood Hospital announcing his retirement, he and much lower but antibiotics had not yet been discovered and his wife Margueritte purchased 30 acres of ranch land people routinely died from pneumonia and a ruptured appendix was highly fatal. Polio was also devestating but now in Soda Springs, Idaho. Dr. Wright enrolled at the University of Utah where he studied for four years and obtained a degree in zoology but it wasn't all study. As a young boy he had played the trumpet and continued playing it school which throughout included the University Pep with the invention of the Salk vaccine, it is unheard of. Diseases such as whooping cough, measles and scarlet fever had a high mortality but are completely eradicated today. Adding that Orthopedics has Band. Then it was off to the University of Kentucky where he continued sacrificing to gain his education. Although he and his wife grew up in the same area, he did not meet her until college and they married during his last year of school. They shared a also changed immensely, Dr. Wright states there is no comparison of today's techniques and procedures. An entire artificial hip can be implanted whereas earlier a patient would have to suffer with chronic pain. Later Dr. Wright worked for and of memories not would that only experiences be special to him but to all the patients he had cared for, including over 3,000 babies that he delivered. "It wasn't easy putting myself through school," stated Dr. Wright, "I had always wanted to go to college and I had to save money for that goal so I hired myself out to help farmers in Coalville and I also worked on the Echo Dam Project." Reared on a farm in Coalville, Dr. Wright grew up as an only child but gained an appreciation for land and animals which would always be a part of his life. After seeing patients, Dr. Wright would come home to South Jordan and care for his And just before cattle. "It consecutive year. were me." In . 1950 Dr. Wright decided to return to the Salt Lake Valley where he purchased an office in Midvale and became partners Your knowledge has been our good fortune, your wisdom, your trademark, it seemed. Other doctors were always astonished, at your diagnostic powers, so keen. Just imagine how mdhy of us Doctor, you comforted, as we gave birth. Your expertise, your council, and your being there, seemed to be, of the greatest worth. We always thought you dressed so nice, sometimes after midnight, suits were mismatched. You chided the nurses for mentioning it, and warned "get ready, there's a baby to catch." was I remember at Cottonwood, how they honored you. They signed a huge card, not by chance, Said you were "the Marcus Welby" of the hospital, and 'The John Wayne" of the E. G. Wright ranch. You've worked hard and have earned very honestly, the love and respect that we feel for you. We hope you'll take time now, to enjoy yourself, and be happy in all that you do. Just saying "thank you" can't possibly begin to express, the deep feelings we have in our hearts, But we want you to know, how special you are, as our gratitude to you, we impart. You've blessed our lives with your friendship. You and Mrs Wright, have been so kind, That we will always remember your goodness, for Doctor Wrights are not easy . to find. Lisa Mayfield., , Second place: Trade Ogden, Accounting I; Whitney Peter- God bless son, Business Law; Susan Poulson, Clerk Typist I; Caroline Williamson, Clerk Typist II; Kevin Carter and conference was held Mar. 17 at Bingham High School. The students will now go on to compete with other FBLA Chapters throughout thi state on April 28 and 29. Placing for the Bengals were : First place: Michelle Leaver, Margie Palmer Thomas February 1983 Scott Kidd, Executive Decision clearanceSALE Stenographer II. Extemporaneous Speaking; Glenn Morris, Business Law; Tacy Jorgensen, Clerk Typist II; Tammy Weber, Stenographer II; Glen Morris, Parliamentary place: Jill Marnae Meyers, Description Manual. Even the Easter Bunny Shops at work from 7 to 9 p.m. so patients who worked could still receive medical attention. "I felt closer to the people and enjoyed my work more when I made house calls," he noted. Dr. Wright's choice of a career in medicine has always been beyond his expectations in rebut wards and his personal life has also been full of achievements and success. Due to his keen mind, he has been able to keep up with all the medical advances and he occasionally toots on the trumpet. He and his wife travel and his only child, a daughter, Nadine, has four children with whom he loves to visit in Coalville and he still loves taking care of animals. to (frnmu (rtginalH 25 N. Main, Midvale 561-872- 8 Mention This Adv.: nt Off! Fori 0 ExpbMlZ-- Art Picture Framing Handrcrafted -- Gifts Shop Old Towne Originals mom Arrangements $750 and CHAIRS Moffett, Business Communications; Mike Mason, Business Math II; Mike Mason, Data Processing. Fifth place: Cherie Lewis, Clerk Typist I; Tacy Jorgensen, Office Procedures; Rochelle Ombach, Business Communica- tions; with Dr. Harold Young. Everyday he would work until 5 p.m. then make house calls. Three evenings a week he would SAVINGS Fresh and Silk s Harv Ward, Public Speaking; Kevin Carter and Scott Kidd, Posters; Angela Gamble, Job Description. Fourth Dr. E. G.Wright FINAL Making; Rochelle Ombach, Third place: Lisa Hales, Accounting II; Bret Casper,-BusinesMath I; Adele Morris, Accounting I; Cori Gibson, Clerk Harv Ward, Typist II; Economics; Kevin Carter, Mr FBLA; Jill Brown, Ms FBLA; 4 A person doesn't realize from day to day, how much we depend on a friend. We had to much faith in you Doctor, that even broken hearts, it seemed, you could mend. Procedure; Harv Ward; Mark Madrian; Whitney Peterson; The exceptional Doctor I have been thinking of you, and of the care you have given us all. Over the years, if we needed help, we would give Doctor Wright a call. ' Brighton FBLA wins region fifth year running annual competition for the fifth "They people. Some would sign a blank check before receiving care because of the trust they had for Our Doctor and Friend dollars hospital taking thirty-on- e and leaving the remainder for the physician." Not only were hospital rates the Copper Region (which includes all schools in Jordan District) by winning the region's patients would tell him that they loved her as much as they loved him. e, the during Depression," said Dr. Wright, "and it cost fifty-si- x dollars for delivery services with the The Brighton High FBLA Chapter continued to dominate r" Frequently, the accidents. at Kimberly, Nevada and Castle-gatUtah where he was the physician for the coal miners. If there was an emergency in the boarding house which was full of other students. Often he would be called out in the middle of the night to deliver babies whose mothers hadn't even seen a doctor for prenatal care and then it would be time for classes to begin. "As an orderly, I worked my way through medical school," he commented, "where I earned eighteen dollars a month plus room, board and laundry but I also gained much needed and valuable experience." Returning to Salt Lake City, he completed a one year (one year was all that was required at that time) residency with St. Marks. He worked under Dr. A. J. Homer who was so pleased with his medical skills that he offered Dr. Wright a position after graduation. years doctors vacationing half room in a three story in 1966. And when he retired from his 2 South Main office in Midvale on July 1, 1982, he had forty-fiv- e mine, he would ride down the shaft and assist the miners. He remembered how the entire town wjuld freeze at the emergency sound of the siren and then panic would envelop the residents. For this next eight years, Dr. Wright worked in Kamas and was considered, "one of the folks." 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