Boyd Wood

BOYD WOOD Click here to view Boyd's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Boyd John Wood, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2010 while surrounded by family members. He was 86 years old and died of causes incident to age. Boyd was born November 10, 1923 in Cache, Teton, Idaho. He was the middle child of Leo and Verlie Buxton Wood. He had three older brothers and three younger sisters. He was raised and attended school in the Teton Valley. He served in the United States Army for over 2 years and was stationed in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He held office in and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He felt privileged to participate in many honor guards and parades. On March 24, 1946 he married Mildred Mae Jensen. Their union was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in 1961. Boyd and Mildred were blessed with three children: Edgar, Kennieth, and Kathy. Mildred passed away in early 1962 and Boyd then married Ruth Peterson on August 24, 1962, becoming the father of Michael, Marilyn, Gloria, and Carol. Boyd and Ruth solemnized their marriage in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 30, 1966. Boyd was a resident of Idaho Falls for over 50 years. He became a journeyman electrician while working at the Site. He then spent the remainder of his working years, first as a lineman with the electrical department and later as the Power Generation Superintendent for the city of Idaho Falls. In addition, for many years he had his own part-time auto mechanic shop. He enjoyed the opportunity to meet and associate with everyone he met through his various jobs. He could fix almost anything and countless neighbors and friends brought their broken items to him for repair. He had an outgoing personality and delighted in teasing. He loved to dance. He and Ruth also enjoyed bowling and traveling in their trailer to camp, fish, or visit grandchildren. Boyd was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He served faithfully in many leadership and teaching capacities. He especially enjoyed serving as a seventy and a ward and stake missionary. Boyd will be greatly missed by his cherished sweetheart Ruth, his 7 children, 36 Grandchildren, 62 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-great Grandchildren Survivors include: Wife: Ruth Peterson Wood, Idaho Falls, ID; Son: Edgar (Tammie) Wood, Idaho Falls, ID; Son: Kennieth Wood, Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter: Carol (Craig) Stewart, Idaho Falls, ID; Son: Michael Lish, Logan, UT; Daughter: Marilyn (Henry) Brown; Daughter: Gloria Lish Providence, UT; Daughter: Kathy (Alan) Breed, Magnolia, TX; Sister: Amelia Nixon, Boise, ID. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mildred, three brothers, two sisters, and his parents. Boyd’s family wishes to extend a grateful thanks to the caring volunteers and staff of Hospice of Eastern Idaho and Monticello Assisted Living Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Idaho Falls 26th Ward (2025 Jennie Lee Drive). The family will visit with friends on Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 North Ridge Ave) and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Cache-Clawson Cemetery with military rites. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Leora Scouten Ruth, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Leora Angel Escobedo I'm going to miss grandpa wood a lot. He always took the time to sit down with me and listen when things were tough in life and his advice always made me feel better. He was a jokester he always had a big bright smile on when I would come and visit him and bring his grandchildren to visit him. My boys always knew that "at grandpa Wood’s there were toys in the living room closet to play with". It was always a treat to see him with my boys and how he loved them so much. My prayers are with all the family for the loss of a father, grandfather, brother, and great friend. With much love, Angel Escobedo Carolyn & Larry Finn carolynfinn22@yahoo.com Edgar and family we're so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he is happy to be home and with other beloved family members. Sincere condolences.