Freddie S. Wright

PAUL - Freddie S. Wright, 82, of Paul, died Monday, May 5, 2014.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1931, in Fossil, Wyo., the son of Joel Sidney Wright III and Leta Clara Jones Wright. He graduated from Rupert High School in 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the United States Marine Corps. Freddie married Dorothy Mae Hathaway on May 19, 1957, at the United Methodist Church in Paul, Idaho. Together, they had three children, J.S., Bret, and Toni.

Freddie worked for 45 years with the Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees National Union. He was also a member of the Paul American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and guns.

Following the death of his beloved wife, Dorothy, in 2002, Freddie was able to spend the final years of his life with his dear friend, Irene Guisasola. They enjoyed many happy times together and she was at his side at the time of his passing.

Freddie is survived by his friend, Irene Guisasola of Paul; his children, J.S. Wright, and Bret (Cyndie) Wright both of Paul, and Toni (Bucky) Halker of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his sister, Shirley (Danny) Lindauer of Hansen.

In addition to his wife, Dorothy, he was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Jack Latimore; and two nephews, David Latimore and Jeff Lindauer.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where family and friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Paul American Legion.