Ron Wright

George Ronald Wright, affectionately known as Ron, passed away on July 28, 2023. Born in Brigham City, Utah on October 26, 1936, to Lovina Adelle Pella and George Thomas Stovall. As a teenager he took the last name of his beloved step-father, Clarence Wright. Ron was a man of many talents and interests. He was smart, ambitious, and loyal, with a strong will that drove him to succeed in all endeavors he pursued. Ron’s dedication to getting things done is a testament to his tenacity and the high standard he set for himself and others.

Ron's illustrious career as a Cartographer with the Forest Service was filled with numerous accolades and recognitions. Among his many achievements were awards for his dedication to topography maps, a testament to his skill and passion for his profession. His ambition extended beyond his work into his personal life. A talented trumpet player, swimmer, and tennis player in his youth, Ron was also a passionate gardener who won awards for growing onions. An active member of the LDS Church, Ron and his wife were sealed in the Provo temple, reflecting his deep faith and commitment to his community. His membership with the United States Marine Reserves and the Fraternal Order of Eagles further highlight his dedication to service and loyalty to his country and community.

In 1957 Ron was married to Joanne Orton and became the father of 3 daughters, Christine, Julie and Kathleen and one son, Mitchell. He was later divorced. In 1976 Ron became a beloved husband to ValJean, and father to her children, daughter Nesha, and son Garin. He is also survived by his caring sons-in-law Greg, Craig, and Kent and daughter-in-law Diane, sisters Irene Albright, Susie Parrish, brother Tom Stovall and daughter Vicki Close. Ron was preceded in death by his parents George Stovall, Clarence Wright and Lovina Pella, his son Mitchell Wright, and grandsons Keith Wright, Tommy Larsen and great grandson, Nicholas Schubert.

A night viewing will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah, 84074. An additional viewing will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:30 am to 11:45 am, at 141 West Utah Avenue, Tooele, Utah, 84074, followed by the funeral service at the same venue at 12:00 pm.

Ron's life verse from the LDS scriptures may bring comfort at this time: "And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things" (Moroni 7:45).