James Martin Wright was born Nov. 9, 1955, in Centralia, Wash., to Martin Isaac Wright and Ula Robbins Wright. He passed away Jan. 11, 2017.
James, better known to his friends as "Jim," graduated from W. F. West High School in 1974. He worked as a manager, cook, trainer and supervisor at numerous restaurants, including the Nor' Wester and Denny's Restaurants here in Washington and Oregon as well as Country Cousin.
While working, he joined the Army National Guard, where he served as a communications specialist for Troop D of the 303d Cavalry Regiment, 81st Infantry Brigade until Dec. 30, 1979.
He continued to work in the food services field until he had an opportunity to attend college. Jim had a love for computers, so he completed numerous Microsoft courses to become a network technician and CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, completing his associates degree in 2007.
While attending college, he drove a school bus for Chehalis and Centralia School Districts, earning many awards for driving excellence. He began working as a Paraeducator/Computer Technician at Centralia High School in 2007, and in the last few years, added Centralia Middle School to his work schedule. During summer months, he drove truck for Symons Frozen Foods.
Jim was a member of Chehalis Aerie #1550, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 30 years and served as their Worthy President from 1991-1992. This past year, he served the State Aerie as Worthy Trustee and Webmaster of their website and was a member of the Eagle Valley Board.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Carol McReynolds Wright; daughter, Mandy (Hank) See of Centralia; stepchildren, Jennifer (Vern) Chandler of Chehalis and Jim (Christine) Gilmon of Centralia; grandchildren, Taylor and Aaliyah Wright and Eli and Mya Gilmon; sisters, Martha Rose of Chehalis and Mary (Russ) McMartin of Enterprise, Ore.; brother-in-law, Sam (Allyson) McReynolds of Chehalis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ula; and siblings, Juanita Marie Wright and John Wright.
He was devoted to his family and friends, loved to cook, did all of his own repair work on his cars and tractors and loved country music.
A private graveside service will be held for his family. A celebration of life in Jim's honor will take place Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Eagles Charity; Grand or State.
James, better known to his friends as "Jim," graduated from W. F. West High School in 1974. He worked as a manager, cook, trainer and supervisor at numerous restaurants, including the Nor' Wester and Denny's Restaurants here in Washington and Oregon as well as Country Cousin.
While working, he joined the Army National Guard, where he served as a communications specialist for Troop D of the 303d Cavalry Regiment, 81st Infantry Brigade until Dec. 30, 1979.
He continued to work in the food services field until he had an opportunity to attend college. Jim had a love for computers, so he completed numerous Microsoft courses to become a network technician and CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, completing his associates degree in 2007.
While attending college, he drove a school bus for Chehalis and Centralia School Districts, earning many awards for driving excellence. He began working as a Paraeducator/Computer Technician at Centralia High School in 2007, and in the last few years, added Centralia Middle School to his work schedule. During summer months, he drove truck for Symons Frozen Foods.
Jim was a member of Chehalis Aerie #1550, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 30 years and served as their Worthy President from 1991-1992. This past year, he served the State Aerie as Worthy Trustee and Webmaster of their website and was a member of the Eagle Valley Board.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Carol McReynolds Wright; daughter, Mandy (Hank) See of Centralia; stepchildren, Jennifer (Vern) Chandler of Chehalis and Jim (Christine) Gilmon of Centralia; grandchildren, Taylor and Aaliyah Wright and Eli and Mya Gilmon; sisters, Martha Rose of Chehalis and Mary (Russ) McMartin of Enterprise, Ore.; brother-in-law, Sam (Allyson) McReynolds of Chehalis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ula; and siblings, Juanita Marie Wright and John Wright.
He was devoted to his family and friends, loved to cook, did all of his own repair work on his cars and tractors and loved country music.
A private graveside service will be held for his family. A celebration of life in Jim's honor will take place Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Eagles Charity; Grand or State.
James Martin Wright was born Nov. 9, 1955, in Centralia, Wash., to Martin Isaac Wright and Ula Robbins Wright. He passed away Jan. 11, 2017.
James, better known to his friends as "Jim," graduated from W. F. West High School in 1974. He worked as a manager, cook, trainer and supervisor at numerous restaurants, including the Nor' Wester and Denny's Restaurants here in Washington and Oregon as well as Country Cousin.
While working, he joined the Army National Guard, where he served as a communications specialist for Troop D of the 303d Cavalry Regiment, 81st Infantry Brigade until Dec. 30, 1979.
He continued to work in the food services field until he had an opportunity to attend college. Jim had a love for computers, so he completed numerous Microsoft courses to become a network technician and CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, completing his associates degree in 2007.
While attending college, he drove a school bus for Chehalis and Centralia School Districts, earning many awards for driving excellence. He began working as a Paraeducator/Computer Technician at Centralia High School in 2007, and in the last few years, added Centralia Middle School to his work schedule. During summer months, he drove truck for Symons Frozen Foods.
Jim was a member of Chehalis Aerie #1550, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 30 years and served as their Worthy President from 1991-1992. This past year, he served the State Aerie as Worthy Trustee and Webmaster of their website and was a member of the Eagle Valley Board.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Carol McReynolds Wright; daughter, Mandy (Hank) See of Centralia; stepchildren, Jennifer (Vern) Chandler of Chehalis and Jim (Christine) Gilmon of Centralia; grandchildren, Taylor and Aaliyah Wright and Eli and Mya Gilmon; sisters, Martha Rose of Chehalis and Mary (Russ) McMartin of Enterprise, Ore.; brother-in-law, Sam (Allyson) McReynolds of Chehalis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ula; and siblings, Juanita Marie Wright and John Wright.
He was devoted to his family and friends, loved to cook, did all of his own repair work on his cars and tractors and loved country music.
A private graveside service will be held for his family. A celebration of life in Jim's honor will take place Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Eagles Charity; Grand or State.
James, better known to his friends as "Jim," graduated from W. F. West High School in 1974. He worked as a manager, cook, trainer and supervisor at numerous restaurants, including the Nor' Wester and Denny's Restaurants here in Washington and Oregon as well as Country Cousin.
While working, he joined the Army National Guard, where he served as a communications specialist for Troop D of the 303d Cavalry Regiment, 81st Infantry Brigade until Dec. 30, 1979.
He continued to work in the food services field until he had an opportunity to attend college. Jim had a love for computers, so he completed numerous Microsoft courses to become a network technician and CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, completing his associates degree in 2007.
While attending college, he drove a school bus for Chehalis and Centralia School Districts, earning many awards for driving excellence. He began working as a Paraeducator/Computer Technician at Centralia High School in 2007, and in the last few years, added Centralia Middle School to his work schedule. During summer months, he drove truck for Symons Frozen Foods.
Jim was a member of Chehalis Aerie #1550, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 30 years and served as their Worthy President from 1991-1992. This past year, he served the State Aerie as Worthy Trustee and Webmaster of their website and was a member of the Eagle Valley Board.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Carol McReynolds Wright; daughter, Mandy (Hank) See of Centralia; stepchildren, Jennifer (Vern) Chandler of Chehalis and Jim (Christine) Gilmon of Centralia; grandchildren, Taylor and Aaliyah Wright and Eli and Mya Gilmon; sisters, Martha Rose of Chehalis and Mary (Russ) McMartin of Enterprise, Ore.; brother-in-law, Sam (Allyson) McReynolds of Chehalis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ula; and siblings, Juanita Marie Wright and John Wright.
He was devoted to his family and friends, loved to cook, did all of his own repair work on his cars and tractors and loved country music.
A private graveside service will be held for his family. A celebration of life in Jim's honor will take place Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Eagles Charity; Grand or State.
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