WRIGHT, Robert Lester "Bob" - b. February 16, 1924 - d. May 20, 2013

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Robert Lester "Bob" Wright, age 81, a resident of rural Fall River, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka, Kansas.  He was born on February 16, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Clarence L. and Mary Ellen (Trump) Wright.

In 1944 at the age of 18, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the destroyer U.S.S.Dale as a radar and radioman.  The ship was part of the U.S. Third Fleet consisting of 132 ships under Admiral Halsey's command enroute to support General MacArthur's campaign to liberate the Philippines.  Bob was honorably discharged on May 18, 1946, and soon after, he attended the University of Wichita where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

On September 22, 1956, Bob was united in marriage to Vianne Sue Quinn at the First Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas.  They made their first home together in San Francisco, California.  Bob had many interests, a love for travel, and anything that had wheels.  He was a member of the Severy United Methodist Church.

Bob is survived by his wife, Vianne Wright of Fall River, Kansas; one daughter, Susan K. Kanamoto and husband, Yoshio of Nakama, Japan; one son, Jack T. Wight and wife, Alicia of Eureka, Kansas; and four grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack M. Wright;  and one nephew, Douglas Wright Frisby.

Per Bob's request, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Severy United Methodist Church in Severy, Kansas with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.  Family suggests memorials to the Kansas Humane Society and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)