Heidi's Obituary

Heidi Black Wright

July 11, 1977 – April 24, 2012

Heidi peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 24, 2012 at the age of 34, eventually succumbing to the effects of breast cancer she had battled in her body and in her brain for over 4 ½ years. She fought long and hard, living each minute to its fullest clear to the end.

Heidi was born July 11, 1977 in Livermore, CA.  She is the oldest of four children and spent her entire childhood in Livermore.  Heidi graduated from Granada High School in 1995.  She studied Early Childhood Education at Brigham Young University where she met her soon-to-be husband, Scott Wright. They were sealed for time and all eternity on October 11, 1997 in the Oakland, California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. After they completed their degrees, they moved to Northern California and began to raise their family, first in Mountain View and then in Elk Grove. Her family moved to Centerville, UT in 2009. Heidi first and foremost saw herself as a mother to their four children. She dedicated everything she could to nurturing, teaching, caring for, and instilling principles of faith into her children and those of her community.

Heidi had an extreme passion for life. Heidi came to earth with a joy for life and a love of living.  She radiated light and her smile was contagious.  Her kind heart loved to serve and she enjoyed being on the go, always busy and always involved.  She loved people, her family and friends, and had an amazing supply of energy.  She was comfortable in the limelight and courageous in taking on new adventures.  Heidi loved to organize and was a hard worker.  Being with friends always brought her joy.  She loved being a big sister and was a wonderful help to her parents.  She was drawn to music and dance and loved to create with her hands.  Her sensitivity of spirit gave her insight into people and situations, and her friendly nature drew others to her.  Throughout her childhood, her faith grew and she developed a deep love for her Savior Jesus Christ.

Heidi’s favorite pastimes included: scrapbooking and making decorative cards as a demonstrator for Stampin’Up; immersing herself into the world and fantasy of Disney; frequent temple attendance; and talking with loved ones for hours on end.

Heidi leaves behind her husband of 14 years, Scott, their children, Kaylie, Cameron, Dallyn, and Kyler, parents, Ken and Janelle Black, siblings, Amy Randall (Austin), Ryan Black (Laura), and Jason Black, grandparents Val Black and Elwyn and Janet Ralph, and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Funeral and viewing services will be held at the LDS Church building at 950 N. Main St. in Centerville, UT on Monday April 30^th. Viewing times will be from 9:00am to 10:30am. The funeral service will begin at 11am followed by a grave side gathering at the Centerville Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com.