Myrtle Marie Wright of Caro, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw, following a brief illness. She was born September 28, 1927 in Cass City, the daughter of the late E. Carl and Hazel L. (Bullock) Thane. On March 17, 1945 Myrtle was united in marriage with Milton Wright in Caro, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2012. Myrtle worked at Moore Telephone Company in Caro as an operator prior to going to work at the Caro Regional Center as an attendant nurse for many years. Myrtle was a member of the Caro Moose Lodge #1049 and was a life member of the Caro Eagles Aerie #3587. She enjoyed euchre, sewing, quilting, traveling, and served as a booking agent for a company that raised Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions. Myrtle is survived by six children and their spouses, Ron & Linda Wright of Caro, Sandy & Dennis McCrumb of Vassar, Gary & Deb Wright of Vassar, Rusty & Denise Wright of Texas, Jacqie Angeline and her special friend, Jerry Burek, of Arizona, Scott & Tina Wright of Texas; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Myrtle was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Douglas Thane. In keeping with Myrtle’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Michele Hile officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Caro Moose Lodge. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
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