Evelynne Wright
January 06, 2014
Evelynne A. Wright, 70, passed away at her home Monday, January 6, 2014 of cancer.
Evelynne was born December 13, 1943 in Des Moines. She was a beautiful artist and freelance photographer. Her artwork included woodcarving, watercolor, oil paint, pastels and needle punch. Evelynne’s art is displayed in 48 States and several foreign countries. Her talent was sought after by animal lovers and various dog shows. She had a passion for wildlife and was a member of Friends of Walnut Woods State Park.
Evelynne is survived by her loving husband of almost 49 years, Glenn; son, Matt (Amy) Wright; daughter, Paulette (Gilbert) Putz; four grandchildren, Sarah, Shawn, Ryan and Ilyse; brothers, David and Jerry Thacker; sisters, Edie (Dennis) Wik and Sue Quimby; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Evelynne Thacker; and seven siblings, Jimmy, Tommy, Colleen, Jeanine, Glenn, Karl and Bud.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of Lucas County.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Terri Leonetti
01/11/2014
I still can't believe you're gone. I thank God you are no longer in pain. You are loved by so many Evelynne. Thank you for keeping this family together through the family reunions you planned every year. Love, Terri xoxoxo
Barb Thacker Paske
01/09/2014
There are so many things that could be said about my Aunt Evelynne. She had an amazing artistic ability about her but she would always say it was no big deal. She captured the most amazing pictures of nature and animals. I loved checking her facebook post for the newest pictures. She always was good for a laugh and of course there was the serious side of her as well. You will be missed by us that have been left behind. Enjoy your reunion with your family members in heaven. We will see each other again. You are now in a better place. Love You.
Craig Wik
01/08/2014
you will be missed aunt Evelynne but never will our hearts or mind ever forget you and all the things you have done and achieved and just to say it one more time and hear her laugh and to hear the words LITTLE CREEP run threw my head one more time ....( in my best lil kid voice..... AUNTIE EVELYNNE AUNTIE EVELYNNE)
Lisa Rhoda - Sarah Wright's Mom
01/07/2014
Evelynne was amazing in so many ways! She was very modest about her artistic abilities...but she was so gifted that way! She was always going out of her way to make my Birthday or Christmas special. I am only sorry that 28 years was all the longer that I have known Evelynne! I am excited by Bill's comments about her having a family union with her family in heaven! I will love her forever and always! Evelynne gave me so many great memories that I am so very thankful to have! I too love her laugh! goodbye for now my sweet friend. I look forward to when we meet again.
Debbie
01/07/2014
Evelynne's giggle and quick wit will be missed by so many. 18 years ago I approached Evelynne with a painting idea. The subject was a 81' Harley Davidson Sportster. Well, Evelynne agreed to do the painting. She came to my house with her camera and begun taking pictures.
The bike was parked under my carport and of course, Evelynne wanted to move it in the grass, but neither of us could budge it without it falling. Well after the photo shoot, Evelynne got busy on the painting. The end result was picture perfect with every imaginable detail. It was incredible how she created this portrait in such detail right down to the chrome.
To this day, the bike picture hangs on our wall. I gave it to my future husband for Christmas that year. I cannot imagine ever taking it down.
Evelynne warned me that this would be a one-of- a-kind and she would never draw a HD bike again followed by her sweet giggle. What an incredible woman! She didn't even know how wonderfully talented she was. I will miss you Evelynne along with so many others.
Angela Leonetti-Shiber
01/07/2014
Bill Deal, that is so perfectly said...I really liked the last part about family members in Heaven who will be glad to see her again for a reunion of their own. So many of them them gone too soon.....somewhat comforting to know they are all back together again.
Bill Deal
01/07/2014
She will be missed by more people than than she even knew. An amazing woman , and more artistic ability than most people could ever hope to acquire in a lifetime. So hard to see her go so early in life. She was the glue that held the family together and had all the answers to all the questions you could ask about family and chances are she had pictures to prove it. Sure am going to miss her but their are going to be lots of family members in Heaven glad to see her again for a reunion of their own. Love you very much !! Bill
Angela Leonetti-Shiber
01/06/2014
An amazing person gone way too soon.