April 19, 1924 ‚ April 17, 2015
Sherman E. Wright passed away at his home on April 17, 2015, two days before his 91st birthday. Born to Elmer and Elizabeth Hamilton Wright in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was the seventh of eight children.
Sherm graduated with the class of 1942 from South High School in Salt Lake City, and later attended LDS Business College.
He served as a corporal in the Army-Air Force during World War II. Sherm participated in the Naples‚Foggia and Rome‚Arno campaigns. He earned the EAME Service Medal with 2 bronze stars and was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
He married his eternal companion, Carol H. Forschner in the Salt Lake City Temple on February 5, 1954 and they are the parents of five sons.
In May of 1967, they purchased the Ford Dealership in Redmond. He always loved Central Oregon; the scenery, sun and recreation. He loved to work, fish, and hunt. Many of his favorite memories were with his family and friends. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and supported all five of his sons on missions for the Church to many parts of the world.
Sherm is survived by his beloved wife (Carol) of 61 years of marriage and their 5 sons, Sherm (GayLynne) Redmond, Corry (Terri) Heber City, Utah, Frank (Suzanne) Spokane, Washington, Tom (Julie) Redmond, and David (Kendra) Lone Tree, Colorado, 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Tanner Sherman Wright.
A family viewing will be held Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Funeral Home, 2350 E. 1300 S., SLC, UT. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 450 South Rimrock Drive, Redmond.
The family expresses appreciation to Dr. Mark Valenti, for his help and to Carol Wright's kind caregivers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to the Perpetual Education Fund at ldsphilantrophies.org. Arrangements made by Redmond Memorial Chapel. www.redmondmemorial.com
