David Alan Wright b. 14 Oct 1942 Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States d. Abt 18 Jan 1992 Sheep Flat, Washoe, Nevada, United States: WNY, New Brunswick and Minnesota Roots

1942 - Abt 1992 (49 years)

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Name	David Alan Wright
Nickname	Dave
Birth	14 Oct 1942	Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States [1]
		Birth announcement of David Alan Wright (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 24 Oct 1942, page 4) Announcements Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Wright of Concord, Cal., announce the birth of a son, David Alan, Oct. 14. Mrs. Wright was formerly Miss Winifred Chase of Hartland.
Gender	Male
Census	1950	175 Wellington Avenue, Clyde, Contra Costa, California, United States [2]
	Role: Son
		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
Occupation	licensed practical nurse [3]
Residence	Abt 1972–1992	Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States [3]
Find-A-Grave ID	185972540
Death	Abt 18 Jan 1992	Sheep Flat, Washoe, Nevada, United States [3, 4, 5]
	Cause: hypothermia
		2 skiers die in Sierra (Reno Gazette-Journal, 26 Jan 1992, page 1) 2 skiers die in Sierra Bodies recovered from rugged terrain near Ski Incline INCLINE VILLAGE - Washoe County Search and Rescue crews late Saturday night hauled out the bodies of two men believed to be skiers missing since Jan. 17. A canine search and rescue team based in Marin County, Calif., found the bodies in a steep canyon at the 7,800-foot level, a little north and halfway between Ski Incline and Diamond Peak. Their identities could not be confirmed immediately. But they appear to be David Wright, 49, and Robert Richardson, 52, both of Reno. Officials plan formal identification during an autopsy today. “It appears hypothermia is probably going to be a factor,” said Deputy Coroner Steve Finnell. “They were not necessarily dressed properly for an extended outing.” Ski poles were found near the bodies lying near natural shelters. The skis have not been found. The coroner’s office said it can’t fix exact times of deaths but suspects they were on the first or second day. A…
		Obituary of Dave A. Wright (Reno Gazette-Journal, 29 Jan 1992, page 13) Dave A. Wright Licensed practical nurse Dave A. Wright, 49, was found dead Saturday in the mountains west of Incline Village after a skiing outing. A native of Concord, Calif., he was born Oct. 14, 1942, and had lived in Reno for the past 20 years, coming from Concord. Wright was a licensed practical nurse at Washoe Medical Center and was active in the Reno Singles Club. Surviving are sons Darin of Baltimore and Duane of Martinez, Calif.; parents Robert and Winifred Wright, both of Folsom, Calif.; sisters Kathy Roberts of Lone Grove, Okla., Carol Lucero of Pittsburg, Calif., and Roberta Turnage of Vacaville, Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon with a funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary, Reno. Entombment will be at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery.
Burial	30 Jan 1992	Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States [3, 4]
	Address: Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum, Outdoor Wall C, Crypt 12
		Marker for Dave A. Wright, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery (Reno, NV) DAVE A. WRIGHT BELOVED FATHER & FRIEND 1942 - 1992
Person ID	I552	Main Tree
Last Modified	21 May 2026

Father	Robert William Wright, b. 7 Mar 1915, Newfane, Niagara, New York, United States d. 9 Sep 2009 (Age 94 years)
Mother	Winifred Marie Chase, b. 27 Oct 1917, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States d. 29 Oct 2004, VacaValley Hospital, Vacaville, Solano, California, United States (Age 87 years)
Marriage	3 Jul 1940	Newfane, Niagara, New York, United States [6]
Family ID	F194	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family

Children

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Family ID F250 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Birth - 14 Oct 1942 - Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States
	Census - 1950 - 175 Wellington Avenue, Clyde, Contra Costa, California, United States
	Residence - Abt 1972–1992 - Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States
	Death - Cause: hypothermia - Abt 18 Jan 1992 - Sheep Flat, Washoe, Nevada, United States
	Burial - Address: Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum, Outdoor Wall C, Crypt 12 - 30 Jan 1992 - Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States

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Sources

[S145] Newspaper -- Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, Announcements; birth announcement; 24 October 1942; page 4, column 2 (Reliability: 2).

Birth announcement of David Alan Wright (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 24 Oct 1942, page 4)
Announcements
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Wright of Concord, Cal., announce the birth of a son, David Alan, Oct. 14.
Mrs. Wright was formerly Miss Winifred Chase of Hartland.

[S164] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, California, Contra Costa County, Clyde, ED 7-187B; sheet 35; 392; Robert W. Wright; downloaded 16 July 2025 (Reliability: 3).
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

[S251] Newspaper -- Reno Gazette-Journal, Dave A. Wright; obituary; 29 January 1992; page 13, column 5 (Reliability: 2).

Obituary of Dave A. Wright (Reno Gazette-Journal, 29 Jan 1992, page 13)
Dave A. Wright
Licensed practical nurse
Dave A. Wright, 49, was found dead Saturday in the mountains west of Incline Village after a skiing outing.
A native of Concord, Calif., he was born Oct. 14, 1942, and had lived in Reno for the past 20 years, coming from Concord.
Wright was a licensed practical nurse at Washoe Medical Center and was active in the Reno Singles Club.
Surviving are sons Darin of Baltimore and Duane of Martinez, Calif.; parents Robert and Winifred Wright, both of Folsom, Calif.; sisters Kathy Roberts of Lone Grove, Okla., Carol Lucero of Pittsburg, Calif., and Roberta Turnage of Vacaville, Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon with a funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary, Reno. Entombment will be at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery.

[S180] Cemetery -- Our Mother of Sorrows (Reno, NV), marker for Dave A. Wright; Beloved father and friend, 1942 - 1992 (Reliability: 2).
The Find-A-Grave entry notes that cemetery records list his burial as 30 January 1992.

Marker for Dave A. Wright, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery (Reno, NV)
DAVE A. WRIGHT
BELOVED FATHER & FRIEND
1942 - 1992

[S251] Newspaper -- Reno Gazette-Journal, Steve Timko; 2 skiers die in Sierra; 26 January 1992; page 1, columns 2-4 (Reliability: 2).

2 skiers die in Sierra (Reno Gazette-Journal, 26 Jan 1992, page 1)
2 skiers die in Sierra
Bodies recovered from rugged terrain near Ski Incline
INCLINE VILLAGE - Washoe County Search and Rescue crews late Saturday night hauled out the bodies of two men believed to be skiers missing since Jan. 17.
A canine search and rescue team based in Marin County, Calif., found the bodies in a steep canyon at the 7,800-foot level, a little north and halfway between Ski Incline and Diamond Peak. Their identities could not be confirmed immediately. But they appear to be David Wright, 49, and Robert Richardson, 52, both of Reno. Officials plan formal identification during an autopsy today.
“It appears hypothermia is probably going to be a factor,” said Deputy Coroner Steve Finnell. “They were not necessarily dressed properly for an extended outing.”
Ski poles were found near the bodies lying near natural shelters. The skis have not been found. The coroner’s office said it can’t fix exact times of deaths but suspects they were on the first or second day.
A…

[S145] Newspaper -- Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, Wright-Chase; wedding announcement; 6 July 1940; page 4, columns 3-4 || p4, c3-4 (Reliability: 2).

Marriage announcement of Robert W. Wright and Winifred Marie Chase (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 6 July 1940, page 4)
Wright-Chase.
A quiet wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30, at Dunroven, Newfane, when Miss Winifred Marie Chase, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chase of Hartland, became the bride of Robert W. Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Wright of Concord, Cal. The Rev. G.T. Webb, D.D. of Newfane performed the ceremony.
The bride wore a dress of white sharkskin trimmed with wine, with white accessories. She was attended by her sister, Miss Miriam Chase, who also wore a white dress trimmed with red, with white accessories.
The bridegroom was attended by his brother, James Wright of Newfane.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright left for a short motor trip. Upon their return they will reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kinyon on the Dale road, Newfane.