Wynette "Winnie" Wright
March 06, 2013
Wynette “Winnie” Erickson Wright, 53, joined her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born June 28, 1959, in Des Moines, daughter of Willard and Alice Erickson.
Winnie graduated from East High School in 1977 and went to work for Principal Financial Group for 19 years. In 1996, she married the love of her life, Mike Wright, and was blessed with two boys, Daniel and Joseph. Mike and Winnie spent 5 years in Chicago then moved to Omaha in 2002 where Winnie worked as a teacher’s assistant in the Omaha School District. She enjoyed singing gospel and Christian music, reading, working with children, helping with PTA, and was a life long Dallas Cowboys fan. Her passions were her husband, family and serving God.
Winnie will be missed by her loving husband, Mike; two sons, Daniel and Joseph; her parents, Willard and Alice; mother-in-law Helen Hooper; siblings, Rick (Joan) Erickson, David (Bev) Erickson, Kathy Bohlen, Carl (Terri) Erickson, Larry (Annette) Graves, Joyce Brewton and Bert Hooper; nieces and nephews; other extended family and many loving friends.
Winnie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Carl and Winnie Erickson; maternal grandparents, Fred and Nettie Mincks.
A celebration of life service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Berean Assembly of God, 5299 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill, with burial at Avon Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 8 pm, Tuesday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
Boystown of Omaha
14100 Crawford St.
Boys Town, NE 68010
in memory of Winnie Wright.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mark, Traci, Luke, & Matthew Andersen
03/13/2013
Winnie was the BEST a friend could possibly be. She was very special to me and I will miss her terribly. Not only was she a FANTASTIC mother and wife, she touched the hearts of many people here in Omaha. Edison Elementary will not be the same without her. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to Mike, Daniel, Joseph, and the rest of her family and many, many friends. She will certainly be forever missed and never forgotten. RIP, good friend!! We all love you very much!!
Tina West Way
03/12/2013
My heart is so sad at the loss of my dear friend and it breaks for her family too. She was a light to the world around her and always willing to do for others in need. Winnie was truly a special person and loved by so many. May the Lord give you peace Willard & Alice, Mike, Daniel & Joseph and all of the family until we are together with her again in heaven.
Saul Hidalgo
03/12/2013
Our condolences to Winnie's family. In the short time I knew her she became a very good friend. May God bless your family and bring you peace
Suzanne Brenner
03/12/2013
Mike, I was shocked to hear of your loss from Chris Dougherty. I am so sorry for the heartache you and your boys are experiencing. My prayers are with you all.
Mitch & Gail Smith
03/12/2013
May God's peace and comfort surround all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thomas & Margaret Wilson Grinnell IA
03/12/2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Erickson family.
Shelly Manzer @ Edison School
03/11/2013
Words cannot begin to convey how saddened and sorry I am over the sudden loss of Winnie.
Mike, Daniel, and Joseph, know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Winnie touched so many. She was truly a blessing to us all.
Sally Shaw Owens
03/11/2013
My heart was saddened with the news that Mike's telephone call brought......Winnie was such a ray of sunshine and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela Snarski
03/11/2013
Winnie will be missed at Edison! My deepest sympathy to you and the boys. She will always be celebrated and remembered as someone who would give everything to take care of others. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Wallace
03/11/2013
I was so sorry to hear that Winnie had passed away. She was a great gal and will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers. (I knew Winnie from Principal.)
Martin Keane
03/11/2013
Mike -- My deepest sympathy. You and your boys are in my prayers during this time of sadness.
Lori Daquila
03/11/2013
Winnie will be truly missed in the halls of Edison. She was a blessing to our school community. May God grant you comfort and His peace that transcends all understanding during this difficult time.
Steve and Lorraine Hansen
03/10/2013
Our sincere sympathy to each of you in your loss. We are praying for you and thinking of you today.
Michelle Woods
03/10/2013
Winnie will be our hearts always as Mike & the boys are in our prayers. She was a kind, caring, and truly good person. The Edison family will be there for you and thinking of you. She will be missed.
Robin Weber Pardus & Judith Smead Weber
03/10/2013
Our very deepest sympathy, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.
Robin and Judith
From McConnell, IL