Meridian, Idaho
Ruby Opal Wright
1936 — 2024
Our precious gem, Ruby Opal Wright, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 87 in the presence of her loving son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Tomoko Bogdan, in Meridian, Idaho. Ruby, who went by Opal to those who knew and loved her, was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on April 14, 1936, to her father, Edward Arlin, and mother, Eva Lura Ridgeway and loving stepmother Zelma Ridgeway. Born into a large family, Opal was raised among many brothers and sisters: Anna, Birch, Janet, James, Linda, Nancy, Raymond, Richard and Robert with whom Opal remained in close and loving contact throughout each of their lives. In particular, Opal and Anna's relationship exceeded the...