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DORIS ETHEL WRIGHT
Doris Wright, aged 89 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday May 28th, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, James Kenneth (Ken) Wright; parents, Henry and Maud Gibbs; sisters, Dorothy Gibbs and Norah Ivers (Bill Ivers); and brothers: Henry Gibbs (Margaret), Norman Gibbs, Don Gibbs, Ken Gibbs (Mildred); sister-in-law, Phyllis Ferguson (James Ferguson) and brother-in-law, Richard Thomson. Doris is survived by her son, Les Wright and his partner Evelyn Lange of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Matthew Wright of Minneapolis, MN and Kathleen Wright of New Orleans, LA; brother, Allan Gibbs (June Fitchett) of Vancouver, BC; sister-in-law, Sheila Gibbs of Courtenay, BC; sister-in-law, Mildred Thomson of Little Falls, MN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families across Canada and the U.S.
Doris was born a twin with her brother Don in Moose Jaw, SK. She was educated in Moose Jaw and worked for several years in the late 40’s and early 50’s for the Moose Jaw Co-op at its then High Street location. Doris married Ken Wright in 1953 and they had one son Les.
Doris was always strongly linked to her family. Growing up in Moose Jaw through the Depression and the War Years, various tragedies befell the Gibbs family which saw them lose both of their parents as well as a sister and a brother by 1943. Doris, with her siblings, worked very hard to keep their family together and made personal sacrifices to make this happen.
All of her life, Doris’ warm loving character and her willingness to help others and give of herself, endeared her to her family and to many other people who came to know her. Her pleasant “can do” attitude and willingness to get involved was noticed and appreciated both within her circle of family and friends and by many others. She will always be remembered for her hearty laugh as she always enjoyed a good story or joke in the company of family and friends. In later years, she also enjoyed going for coffee with Ken to the Co-op or at McDonalds and became part of the “coffee gang” engaging in lively discussions on most any topic.
Doris had a great fondness for small children and noticed them and doted on them. As a young mother, she loved to play games with the neighbourhood kids and volunteered for such roles as volunteer pitcher to make sure the appropriate pitches were made to meet the skill levels of the young “batters”. She would also serve as the permanent “IT” in games of “kick the can” to allow younger kids to swoop in with glee to get their kick. Many times the kids would come to the back door and ask, “Can Mrs. Wright come out to play?”
Even in her more recent years, she enjoyed going for coffee to the mall where the sight of young families and children warmed her heart and brought a smile to her face. She would very quickly share a smile and any small treat she had with them. We will all miss her very warm and comforting hugs.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with a viewing starting at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Deacon Arleen Champion will officiate and interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw. The service will also be webcast at www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/ starting approximately 5-10 minutes ahead of 11:00 a.m.
The family would like to express their great appreciation and thanks to the entire Extendicare Moose Jaw team for their tremendous professionalism and the personal care provided to Doris throughout her nearly 4 year stay and especially the consideration given in her most recent time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’ name may be made to the Extendicare Residents’ Fund in care of Extendicare, 1151 Coteau St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5G5. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Mrs. Doris Wright how sad it is for us to miss such a nice person who had to face our enemy death. My wife Olga and I want to express our sympathy to the family and all there friends.To comfort all of , please appreciate the encouraging words mention in Acts 24:15. So we could in the near future see our love ones a live again .
Les, Darlene and I are sorry for your loss. Never realized your joke telling skills came from Mom. Celebrate all the wonderful memories she brought to your life. Now the family legacy is left to you. Best regards
Les and family. Our condolences to you and your family. May the memories you’ve made help you through this time.
Sincerely Carol & Bruce Dorward
Les sorry for your loss
Always enjoyed a visit with your folks
Remember all the good times you gad with your mom
Don Findlay
So glad Brenda and I had the opportunity to visit with Aunty Doris last summer, it was very special to see her again. Such great memories of a very sweet and loving woman. Hold your memories close Les, you had a wonderful relationship with your mom. Love to you both.
Dear Les
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom.
I had many nice visits with your Mom and Dad in various places over the years when they were still very much out and about.
So sad that they are both gone.