In Remembrance Of
William “Bill” Dean Wright
William Dean Wright 73, of Platte City, MO passed away June 16, 2017.
He was born April 30, 1944 to Eugene Miranda and Esther Lee (Turner) Wright in Bend, OR. Bill grew up in Platte County graduated from Platte City High School. He then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Kansas in 1966. Bill served his county in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
On September 5, 1965, he was united in marriage to Kathy Holt. After their marriage, they lived in Platte County where they made their home.
Bill was a lifelong farmer and also taught math and was a realtor. In 1984, Bill and his family established Pumpkins Etc.
He was involved with the Platte City United Methodist Church. Bill served two terms for the Platte City School Board. He enjoyed boating and skiing on the lake and was very active with his grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Wright of the home; children Jeff Wright and wife Heather, Jason Wright and wife Kim, Jenny Montgomery and husband Brian and Jane Wright; grandchildren Adelai, Piper, Isabelle, Camilla, Twiggs, Turner, Ebb, Nelson, William, Waylon, Johnny and Carrie; sister Eileen Edlin and husband Chris; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 5:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20th at Platte City United Methodist Church
Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21st at the church.
Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Weston, MO
Donations may be made to the church or Advanced Heart Care Fund at the University of Kansas Medical Hospital 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway Suite 305 Westwood, KS 66205.
Arrangements: Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
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Vickie (Willis) Lair
My prayers are with you and your family.
Marsha and Donald Dale
Thought, prayers and hugs to Kathy, Jeff, Jason, Jennifer, Jane and the rest of the family. Bill has left an empty space in our family tree but his memory will always be in our hearts Love ya all
Richard Leon Stanbery
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I think of the memories of teaching Votect, an the activity’s at Platte Co School system.
Turner Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
He was a wonderful man and enjoyed the times that we spent all of you. He will be missed by all.
Larry DeLong
God bless you Kathy & your family. Will remember Bill & all the great times we had @ PCHS & the Platte County Fair.
Diana Louise Kenney
Kathy and family, I am so sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. I know he fought the good fight as Jane mentioned. I can still remember your and Bill’s dating days!! Your family will be in my prayers.
Jim and Wanda Bellamy
We are so sorry to hear that Bill passed. We knew that he was getting progressively worse though. It has been a long and difficult time for your family and you are all in our prayers.
Jan Matthews
Bill was an asset to our class, country and community.I extend my condolences to his family and circle of friends.
Melinda Clark
Kathy – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Melinda
Julie Antley
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Wright’s passing. My condolences go out to the Wright / Montgomery family. You are in our prayers.
John Goode and family
Kathy and Family , Our Hearts go out to you and your Family!! Every time I think of Bill and visualize him he puts a smile on ones face! He will be missed!! He fought the fight well! He truly was an example of a fine man!!