William Douglas Wright - Walker Funeral Home

William Douglas Wright, 72, passed away on May 30, 2020 due to chronic illness and pneumonia. He was born in Provo, UT to William Ray and Martha Wright on November 8, 1947.

Doug graduated Provo High School in 1966, went on to Snow College and then Utah Technical College in Provo. He graduated Utah Technical College with an Associates Degree in Electronic Technology and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. He then worked with his father for Olsen and Wright Heating and Air. He later worked for corrections at Utah State Prison and retired in December 2013 after 23 years.

Doug was a member of Armed forces of the USA with an honorable discharge from United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy (SeaBee combat warfare) and US Naval Reserve

He met and married his first love, Linda Lee Lloyd, on June 30, 1968. They were married for 34 years before her passing in 2002. He later met and married his current love, Peggy Abbott Wright, on November 12, 2011.

He enjoyed being outdoors, wood work, carving, camping just to name a few and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughters Heidi (Shayne) Dale & Corie (Brent) Sharp, bonus children Quinn (Melissa) Hancock & Dawn Hancock, two brothers and two sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda, two sons Shane and KC, parents and a brother.

Graveside services will be held on June 4, 2020 at 2:30 at the Payson Cemetery.

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Colleen Peck says

June 1, 2020 at 5:14 am

Peggy my heart goes out to you and your loved ones at this time!

Suzy Millsyead says

June 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

I’ll miss you Doug. You have been a great husband to Peggy and great father to all your kids including all your bonus kids. I pray you are out of pain and that your family is blessed.

Suzy Millstead

Cheris says

June 1, 2020 at 3:55 pm

Peggy, my friend dating back to our childhood, My deepest sympathies to you at this time of loss. I’m so glad I was able to visit with you and Doug a couple of months ago. Hope you can find comfort in the good memories you created together.

Lois& Michael Vreeken says

June 1, 2020 at 6:05 pm

Peggy my heart hurts for you and the family. You waited so long to find someone like Doug and it’s so hard to realize he’s gone already. We Love you Peggy and and we’re so happy for you both. Doug was a special person and they are rare. We will be there to support you and to say good bye to Doug. God Bless You, Lois & Mike Vreeken

Keno Day says

June 2, 2020 at 6:22 am

Doug was such a good friend to me. I will miss him dearly.
My love and prayers are with his family. Doug touched many hearts.

anthony hobbs says

June 3, 2020 at 4:07 am

I’m so gratefull to have known Doug many years at the point, we had many long chats and stories in the afternoons waiting for quitting time!

Curtis McCarthy says

June 3, 2020 at 4:05 pm

Doug was a hard worker who was very knowledgeable. He could be counted on to get the job done. He was a constant help and wealth of knowledge when he worked at the prison. He was missed when he retired.

Greg Peay says

June 3, 2020 at 9:27 pm

I was blessed to have known and worked with Doug for many years. We shared some very hard and wonderful experiences together all of which I will always cherish. Doug is one of the greatest men I have had the pleasure to call my friend. You will be missed but a short time until we will see you again.

Deb Roundy Kirk says

June 4, 2020 at 4:08 am

To all the Wright family. My thoughts are with you. Doug was someone that always had a great story to tell. I first met him when we moved across the street when our kids were all little. He did work with my Dad, but I didn’t know him until then. He and Linda became good friends. Cherish the good memories you have. Hugs!!! ❤️

Peggy Thomas says

June 5, 2020 at 1:17 am

To Heidi and Cory and Wright Family,
That was a wonderful tribute to your Father. But it was missing some of the most important features of his life that he was very proud of and loved deeply.. Your Mother Linda, KC, and Shane. So happy that he is now on the other side of the veil where he can be joined eternally with them and his older brother and parents. He was a wonderful person and life friend he will be thought of often. He was a very special friend and I loved his smile with those gorgeous dimples.

William Douglas Wright November 8, 1947 - May 30, 2020

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10 Condolences for William Douglas Wright