Terry Frank Wright
November 15, 2009
Terry Frank Wright, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009.
The visitation will be on Wednesday, November 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's Funeral Home at 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines and the funeral service will be at 10:00 a. m. on Thursday, November 19 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Terry was born August 6, 1939, the son of Lee and Buena Wright of Corning, Iowa. He graduated from Corning High School in 1957. He graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs and Drake Law School in Des Moines. On June 4, 1966, he married Kay Lynn Morrow and they raised their family in Clive for all of their married life.
After graduating, he was a labor negotiator for the Airline Pilots Association in Washington, D.C. Terry then served as an assistant Polk County attorney and as an assistant US District Attorney for the southern district of Iowa prior to going into private practice.
Terry was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed following the Valley Tigers, Drake Bulldogs and Iowa Hawkeyes. Terry also enjoyed spending time at home with his family and dogs.
He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Scott) Hart of West Des Moines, IA, Stacie (Charles) Butler of Austin, TX; his sister Patty Jo (Brad) Sterner of Iowa City, IA; and three grandchildren, Tristan and Keegan Butler and Mera Hart.
Memorial contributions will be directed to a charitable project in Corning, IA.
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sharon russell
11/19/2009
Terry's girls and families,
We were so suprised and saddened to hear of Terry's passing. Our sincere sympathy to all of you and your mother. Your dad and I were members of the Corning class of 57. We were not close friends but we always enjoyed our visits and I was proud to be his friend and classmate. We were also proud to watch him in his legal career and teased him about being on the t.v.news.
The class of 57 and Corning will miss him. I hope our prayers and good memories help you at this sad time. Sincerely, Sharon and Jerry Russell
Cathy and Steve Pfannkuch
11/18/2009
Sorry hear about your dad, Steph. Angie always talked about what a nice and fun guy he was. You and your sister have our sympathy's.