David Henry Wright

David Henry Wright went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed peacefully. Frank and Effie Wright welcomed their first son on December 2, 1936 in Vancouver BC. The family moved to Bellingham Wa in 1946. David graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955. David and his three brothers, along with their father founded Wright Manufacturing and began building the Sportsman fiberglass boats in the Fairhaven area. David and his youngest brother Ron formed Wright Brothers in 1973. The company evolved and in 1983 Sea Sport boats was born, producing quality fiberglass sport fishing/recreational boats that were widely respected in the boating community. David worked alongside his brother, Ron and son, David until his retirement in 1994.

David married his forever love, Sharon Ann Armstrong on August 7, 1957 in Vancouver, BC and together they welcomed three children, Lynda, David and Cheryl.

A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, his greatest joy in life was his family. He will be remembered for his unconditional love, his humor, his kindness and his gentle disposition.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sharon: children Lynda and Rob James, David and Gayle Wright, Cheryl and Tom Majerus: grandchildren Lynette and Dave Johnson, Tim and Jessany James, Amy and Kyle Jackson, Brian and Brianna Wright, Melissa and Tyler Hatcher: great grandchildren Dylan, Hudson and Crew Johnson, Eli, Maci, Tucker and Aly James, Klayton, Kennedy, Kohlson, Kambell and Knox Jackson, and Nico David Wright. Brothers Bud Wright of Puyallup, WA, Dennis and Connie Wright of Leavenworth, WA and Ron and Cheryl Wright of Bellingham and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Immanuel Bible Church 2000 W North St, Bellingham WA 98225.