Shirley Ardelle Wright Obituary
We announce the death of Shirley Ardelle Wright (Tacoma, Washington), who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 94. Shirley will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ardelle Wright to pay them a last tribute.
Shirley will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shirley will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shirley’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Dewey Samuel Coy and Nida Wright; her sisters, Gloria Barber, Virginia Nickel, Mary Lee Backstein and Nadine Nielsen King; her husband William Ross Wright; her children, Larry, Dave and Jeanne; and her stepgrandchildren, Toni and Karl. She was also cherished by her parents, her sisters and their spouses, her nieces and nephews, cousins and her own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Chambers Creek Chapel (9221 Chambers Creek Rd W, Tacoma, WA 98467). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (9341 4th Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516).
