Barbara J. Wright

Barbara J. Wright, went home to her beloved Lord and Savior on July 29, 2014. She was 76 years of age. She was born on February 26, 1938 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Gerald G. Mincher and Geraldine Mincher. She attended schools in Los Angeles and in 1952 her mother and father moved the family to the San Francisco Bay Area, where her father had purchased a General Motors dealership. Barbara graduated from Burlingame High School and went on to the College of San Mateo. In 1956 she was introduced to Michael Wright and they were joyfully married on June 22, 1957 at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Burlingame.

Three sweet and wonderful daughters were born in the ensuing years. Susan in 1958, Karen in 1959 and Sharon in 1963. Susan and Karen were born in Burlingame and Sharon was born in Portland, Ore. Barbara was well known to be a 100 percent active and participating mother. She was totally involved in the raising and development of the three girls, being both a Brownie leader and a Girl Scout leader as well as a wonderful supporter throughout their high school years. In 1970, Barbara and her husband purchased a family almond orchard in the Sacramento Valley and with their daughters moved to the small town of Esparto, Calif. Here they spent their time developing the property into a very productive and attractive ranch. When an opportunity presented itself to sell the orchard, buildings and equipment, the family relocated in the beautiful, small, country town of Winters, Calif. Here they enjoyed life as their three daughters soon graduated from high school.

In 1986, Barbara and Michael moved to Palm Desert, Calif. to be near Barbara's aging mother. Barbara was employed by the Vintage Club in Indian Wells near Palm Desert, and retired after 20 years of outstanding service to the membership.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Geraldine. She is survived by her husband, Michael; her three daughters, Susan Wright of Palm Desert, Karen Lorenzo and Sharon Warren, both of Winters; five grandchildren, John, Anthony, Robert, Sarah and Steven; and her sister, Linda Eisenman of Shadow Hills, Calif. Barbara was a devoted, believing and thankful Christian. She was a longstanding member of Southwest Church. She will be deeply missed by so many. A memorial service will be held on August 2, 2014 at 10:00 am at Southwest Church in Indian Wells, Calif.

Forest Lawn Cathedral City in charge of arrangements.