Ellen Marie Wright

December 20, 1940 - January 1, 2020

Ellen M. Wright (79) of Toppenish passed away in Yakima on Wednesday January 1, 2020. Ellen was born on December 20, 1940 in Prosser to Clifford and Mildred (Johnson) Peilecke. She was raised and educated in Toppenish where she graduated in the late 1950's. She worked as a fruit packer in the valley for many years and for the last 25 years worked at the Toppenish Food Bank. She enjoyed her granddaughters, going to the beach and yard sales. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Larry of Toppenish; three daughters, Vickie Wagner and Connie Gunnier both of Toppenish and Tawnya Wright of Selah; two granddaughters and one great granddaughter; and a sister, Darlene Peilecke of Moses Lake. A celebration of life will be held at the Toppenish Food Bank on Saturday January 11, 2020 at 2:30PM. Heggie's Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family has asked in lieu of flowers, for donations to be made to the Toppenish Food Bank.