Elizabeth Florence Wright
March 30, 1927 - July 15, 2017
Obituary
MONONA-Elizabeth Florence “Betty “Wright, age 90, died on Saturday, July 15, 2017. She was born in Madison, on March 30, 1927, to John and Johanna Skolaski. Betty married Donald Robert Wright on May 22, 1948. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, St Anne’s Society and the choir. Betty loved working jigsaw puzzles, quilting, crocheting, knitting and any other type of needle work. She was big into social media including text, email, facebook and Twitter which amazed us all. Betty is survived by her sons, Leslie, New Berlin, Wis., Dale (Ellen), Mt Horeb, Wis.; Brian, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Carl (Shiela), Verona, Wis.; daughter, Jeanette Edwards, Monona, Wis.; grandchildren, Corey (Krissy) Edwards, Eric (Nichole) Edwards, Aaron (Kylee) Wright, Johanna Wright, Lucas (Elizabeth) Wright, Jacob (Bayeshan) Wright, Ben (Shannon) Steensland, and Kyle Steensland; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Malachi, Emerson, Alexander, Evelyn, Cora, Lexi, Parker, Joseph and Adelynn; sister, Cecilia Bethel; and brother, Robert (Margaret) Skolaski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2008; parents; five sisters, Sister Theresita O.S.F., Bertha Spink, Catherin Barnes, Eleanor Strand, and Julia Wright; three brothers, August, Richard, and Jerome Skolaski; sisters-in-law, Lillian, Ruth, and Lucille Skolaski; brothers-in-law, Clarence Spink, Don Barnes, James Strand, Edwin Wright, and Lee Bethel; and son-in-law, Mark Edwards. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, and at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Events
Visitation
Tue Jul 18, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Wed Jul 19, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Duane Wright
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Of those in the family who tried, few have honed the skill of sarcasm to such a fine art form. Aunt Betty played it like a musical instrument. She especially enjoyed it if you could get into the spirit of her humor and harmonize with her. In this manner she hoped to make you laugh and hoped you could return the favor. Interchanges with Betty were always lively, and she often hinted that she was winking at you, just to keep you guessing. Betty taught me that life could be subtle, a bit perplexing, but definitely cheerful.
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Laura Castleman
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Jeanette, I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and your family.
Laura Castleman
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Darlene Skolaski
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was such a terrific lady, I cared about her so much. Darlene Skolaski
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Julie Beisenstein (Henning)
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I was in the Saturday choir with Mr. and Mrs. Wright. She was such a wonderful, loving, caring, person. She couldn't wait for my hug when I would see her. I will miss her dearly just like Mr. Wright. Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.
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Ronaldean Pawlisch
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sensitive and difficult time. She lead a very rich and productive life. We first met in 1946. Banner Bill Morgan was my adviser. In 1950, she typed my thesis. She was always precise in her work. Now, I must reluctantly take her off my E-mail list. Over 70 years of friendship.
Dean Pawlisch
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Carl Wright
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Mom had lived with us for 4.5 years and over 1.5 at Heritage. During this time through Fr Bart (one of her favorites and ours) she met Andrew who was becoming a Priest. Over the years she would say I hope I live long enough to see Andrew say his first Mass. Her competitive side she had to make into her 90's as all of her sisters had. Cecilia her FAVORITE SISTER (there's your big print my favorite aunt) will be 96 this year. When I arrived at the hospital in a voice not ever heard from her. She looked at me and said Carl I'm dying... I said Mom it's ok you wanted to see Andrew, wait Fr Andrew say his first Mass. Just over a week prior she was present at his first Mass. You will be missed Elizabeth, Betty, Mom, Mommy, Ma, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, Friend. You know I could type for days but possibly for the last time I'll say with love, your favorite son.