1927-2020
A memorial service for Robert (Bob) Wright will be announced in the near future. Because of social distancing, there will not be a visitation/viewing. Bob passed away April 28, 2020.
Bob was born October 9, 1927, in Weatherford, but was a longtime resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bob served with the U.S. Navy, attended Southwestern Oklahoma University, Arizona State University, where he earned his doctorate degree in Teacher Education and taught Teacher Education at New Mexico State University for 27 years.
He was an active NMSU Aggie Alumni, a dedicated Dallas Cowboy fan and an avid golfer. But his family was his shining grace — he enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play and compete in multiple sports.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Eva Wright; sisters, Freda (Vernon Schutes), Fern (Amel Short), Doris (Eugene Hamberger) and Joy (David Dryden); brothers, Leroy (Jane) and Donald (Myra); nephews, Cecil Short, David Short and Larry Schutes; and son, Lacy Lee Wright.
Survivors include: his ex-wife and beloved friend, Iva Loo Haddad; daughter, Patricia (Allan) Cooper; grandchildren, Teresa (Richard) Moore, Lisa (David) Cooper, Dorothy “Dodie” Lenger, Robin (Don) Spahr, Christy (Jason) Duff, Kelly (John) Sherry and Kenny Moore; great grandchildren, Joseph Lenger, KayLee Lenger-Harvey, Danica and Tray Evans, Alicia (Bobby) Bronson, Seth Moore, Nyssa and Treven Spahr, Gary Allan, Aaron, Gayla and Kasey Cooper, and Jeremiah and Jaycob Duff; great great grandchildren, Jeffery and Wyatt Bronson, Addie Grace Moore and Eric Anthony Lenger.
In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the NMSU Alumni Association. Arrangements are by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001. Visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.
