Elsie Bernice Wright

Elsie Bernice Wright, age 83, died April 15, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born September 3, 1931 in Beresford, South Dakota to Astrid Nielsen Paulsen and John Frick Paulsen, who preceded her in death. Her husband of 51 years, Harry Allen Wright, their infant son, her brother Carl Moritz Paulsen, and sister Anna Marie Adams also preceded Elsie in death. Surviving are her four children, Michael (Cindy) Wright, Linda (Joe) Paxson, Catherine (Trip) McKinnon, and Patricia Schroeder, along with 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A private gathering will be held at the Santa Fe New Mexico National Cemetery on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the memorial contributions may be directed to: Samaritan's Purse, Attn: Operation Heal Our Patriots, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400