A Timeline of Service and Growth: Estel L. Wright in Granger
Estel L. Wright (1893–1986) – A Builder of Granger’s Future
1893 – Born in Idaho.
Raised – On a fruit farm in Oregon.
1919 – Came to Salt Lake City, Utah.
1923 – Joined American Building and Loan Company (later American Savings Company).
1940 – Married Leah Mouritsen.
1943 – Moved to Granger, Utah. Purchased property and began land development.
1940s–1950s – Active in community and LDS Church leadership; served as Bishop of the Granger Ward.
1955 – Instrumental in securing the Granger-Hunter water line. Prior to this, residents relied on private wells.
1950s–1960s – Helped obtain sewer services for the growing Granger-Hunter area.
Professional Leadership
Vice President & later Chairman – American Savings and Loan.
President – American Housing Corporation.
Owner/President – Wright Realty, Inc.
President – American Insurance and Investment Co.
Director – Research Industries Corp.
Director – Salt Lake County Conservancy District.
Trustee – Granger-Hunter Improvement District.
Community Recognition
Received the Chamber of Commerce Service Award for his role in community growth.
Remembered as “one of the most instrumental men in the development of Granger and the Westside.”
Personal Life
Residence: 2767 Marcus Rd., Granger.
Earlier residence: 2727 W. 3500 South, where he kept a garden and chickens, generously sharing produce with neighbors.
Passionate about travel (especially archaeology in Mexico).
Wife Leah taught business at Granite High School and later managed Wright Realty.
