Vera M. Wright
May 30, 1933 ~ October 8, 2007
Vera M. Ritter Wright, 74 of Lisbon,( formerly of Jefferson, Iowa,), died October 8, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications due to cancer. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Martelle Christian Church, by Ministers Steve Pike and Glen Bandel. Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel. Graveside services Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Hastings Funeral Home, Jefferson, Iowa, with Minister Troy Titus officiating. Burial at Wright Cemetery rural Jefferson. Vera is survived by her husband Henry, daughters Robbie Ann (David) Fleener, of Buffalo, Minnesota and their children, Kyle and Krista; and Lorrie (Jim) Poland of Cedar Rapids and their children, Joshua, Jared, and Jason. She is also survived by her sister Verdell Ritter Algee, of Paso Robles, California. Vera was preceded in death by her parents Damon and Verna Wright Ritter. She was born at Jefferson, Iowa, May 30, 1933. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1951. Following graduation, Vera moved to Washington D.C., working for the F.B.I. for four years. She married Henry Wright, of Scranton, June 2, 1956, in Jefferson. Henry and Vera farmed together in Scranton until 1970 when they moved to Dougherty and continued farming until retiring to Lisbon in 1994. Vera enjoyed volunteering for 4-H, the American Cancer Society, and Lisbon Elementary School. Her hobbies included sewing, reading, walking, and baking. She served the Lord wherever she lived, and was an active member of the Martelle Christian Church. A memorial fund has been established in lieu of flowers and plants.
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Robbie, So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing,I know how hard it is to loose a parent but facing these kinds of trials with Gods presence makes for a peace that passes all understanding even though it still hurts to go through.We are praying for your family and we send our deepest sympathy. God Bless Kirk& Brenda Smith