James Wright

On behalf of our family, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Lloyd Wright age 76. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Jim passed away quietly at Battlefords District Care with family at his side. Jim was born September 30, 1947 with his twin brother Jack in Cut Knife, Sask. After Jim’s graduation he had a few jobs until he started plumbing which was his lifelong occupation. Jim excelled in building and fixing things. Jim’s passion were his family, plumbing, building, hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed the cabins he built and the many friends he made at Green Lake.

Left to remember Jim is his loving wife Arlene of 50 years; sons: Jeff (Stacey), Warren (Sharon); grandchildren: Traylene (Will), Keanna (Garth), Nathan (Bailey) and Paige (Aiden), Dallas (Krystin), Bailey & Nova; great-granddaughters: Blakley & Brielle; Jims brothers: Jack, Melvin (Marilyn), Don (Amy), Ron (Theresa); sister, Linda (Richard) Brownridge; sisters-in-law: Gail Wright, Nancy Wright; brothers-in-law: Earl Graham, Tom Cunningham (LeeAnn), Bill Cunningham (Glenda) and numerous special nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his parents: Louis and Edith Wright; brothers: Robert, Tom and Gary; sisters-in-law: Cecil Wright, Gail Cressman, Roberta Graham; brothers-in-law: Greg Cressman; niece, Carrie Wright; nephews: Darryl Wright, Keith Wright, Virgil Cressman, Tyler Wright and in-laws: Tom and Marge Cunningham.

A service will be held for Jim Friday, November 24, 2023 – 3:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in North Battleford, SK with Pastor Sheldon Gattinger as officiant. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.