They say I entered the world with a good disposition and a sensitive heart. My parents were Eugene D. Amott and Florence Anderson. I was born Feb 22, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah. My siblings were Joan and Bob Amott.
Being a very shy child, my parents instilled in me the idea of not taking myself too seriously, or anyone else, and to add humor into my life experience.
I was raised in the Camelot years of the Yale, Yalecrest, and Bonneville Wards, where I had wonderful teachers, associates, mentors and made eternal friends.
Entering East High School, I became involved in politics and was the student body Vice President. I was Secretary of the East High Seminary and in every club going.
Moving on to the University of Utah, I joined the Chi Omega Sorority, was A.S.U.U. Vice President, a member of the Master Board and Beehive Honor Society. I graduated with Honors in Home Economics Education.
In 1958, I married David W. Wright in the Salt Lake Temple and our adventures as a married couple began. We took a risk and left the comfortable surroundings of Salt Lake, our family and friends, and moved to the east coast for the next 43 years. We made new friends there of different beliefs and ideas. This opened our minds and hearts to the goodness of all people, and greatly enriched our lives.
We became gentlemen farmers living in New Jersey in a pre-revolutionary home, which used to be a tavern, 50 miles from New York City. And then moved to an old Victorian Governors Home in New Hampshire, 50 miles from Boston. Our children John, James, Scott, and Jodi were raised in these homes. Trying to teach them responsibility, we had horses, a mean pony, a milking cow, a steer "Black Angus,” sheep, chickens, dogs, cats, and bees. Dave and I soon learned how nice it was to go to the grocery store.
I taught school for 34 years in a large vocational high school in Massachusetts. The fringe benefit, besides the students, was making friends with the large faculty, 168 people and staff. One year I was name Teacher of the Year.
Always an active member of the LDS church, I was able to serve and nearly every auxiliary calling. Teaching was my favorite calling. Lessons were unconventional but we had a good time and lots of fun learning the gospel principles.
Being blessed with good teeth and happy smile, I have been able to talk myself in and out of many unique experiences. Life has had its hills and valleys, but basically it has been quite a great ride.
I want to thank all of you who have influenced my life and have been so kind to me. I am survived by my children John, James, Scott, Jodi, their spouses, and 13 grandchildren.
Now in a leap of faith I go on to my next adventure. May we all meet again somewhere over the rainbow.
I believe in a loving Heavenly Father who listens to our prayers. I believe in Jesus Christ who atoned for all of us. I believe in the truthfulness of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Love Jeannie
