Lindell Wright

Lindell James Wright, 92, of Independence, MO, joined loved ones in heaven on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Rosewood Health Center. Lindell was born August 27, 1921, in Bourbon, MO, to Robert E. and Alice (Mason) Wright. He worked as a mechanic for Jerry Hayes Ford until he retired in 1986. He was a veteran having proudly served in the US Army during WWII, stationed at both Nome and Juneau, AK. Lindell was a man of many talents. Over the years he enjoyed such pastimes as flying, sailing, and electronics. He was an avid bird watcher, clock maker and woodworker, an accomplished musician playing both the organ and guitar as well as a photographer who excelled in the now-lost art of hand-coloring black-and-white photos. Lindell took great pleasure in helping the underpriviliged and creating his own gadgets and mechanisms. Lindell enjoyed doting on nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Lindell was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Pauline (Smith) in 2001 and by his brothers Isaiah Wright, Hubert Wright, Paul Wright, Jesse Wright, and sisters Thelma (Teddy) Fleming and Irene Kimber. He is survived by his sister, Berna Dallons (Jon) in California and by many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the Chapel, graveside following at Mt Washington Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)