In Memory Of
Joyce Irene Wright
1931
2023
Joyce Irene Wright
October 28, 1931 — December 14, 2023
Joyce Irene Wright (Blaszak) passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on December 14th, 2023 at Life Care Center Casper, Wyoming. She was born October 28th, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she lived until 2016 when she moved to Casper, Wyoming.
She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1949. She had a few jobs but her favorite was working at the Catholic Information Center as the receptionist for 17 years until she retired in 2011 at the age of 80. She was also involved and soon became President of the New Life Group for the divorced, widowed, and separated for 30 years. She met and remained friends with so many people. She enjoyed many family and church functions, she also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football and the Detroit Tigers. She had a passion for playing the piano.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Barbara Blaszak, her brother Robert Blaszak, her niece Patty Blaszak, and her son Douglas Wright.
Surviving are her children, Terrance Wright, James Wright Jr., Susan deWit all residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Barbara (Thomas) Lance, and Elizabeth Carlberg of Casper, Wyoming. As well as a sister in law Joanne Wright. 12 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and one on the way. As well as one Great Great Grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Catholic Information Center at www.catholicinformationcenter.org/give
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She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1949. She had a few jobs but her favorite was working at the Catholic Information Center as the receptionist for 17 years until she retired in 2011 at the age of 80. She was also involved and soon became President of the New Life Group for the divorced, widowed, and separated for 30 years. She met and remained friends with so many people. She enjoyed many family and church functions, she also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football and the Detroit Tigers. She had a passion for playing the piano.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Barbara Blaszak, her brother Robert Blaszak, her niece Patty Blaszak, and her son Douglas Wright.
Surviving are her children, Terrance Wright, James Wright Jr., Susan deWit all residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Barbara (Thomas) Lance, and Elizabeth Carlberg of Casper, Wyoming. As well as a sister in law Joanne Wright. 12 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and one on the way. As well as one Great Great Grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Catholic Information Center at www.catholicinformationcenter.org/give
To share a memory of Joyce or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click "Share Memories."
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