Dana Wood

Dana Robert Wood, passed away February 7, 2012 after driving home from a great day of skiing in the Teton Mountains. He was born June 11, 1954 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Paul Bartley Wood and Joyce Lewis Wood. He was one of 10 children. He graduated from Elmira Southside High School, Tennessee Tech University where he earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, and Penn. State University where he earned his Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering. Dana was employed as the Director of Operations at Idaho Falls School District #91. His former employers included Idaho National Lab, Mito Engineering and Chattanooga Glass. He was a member of the Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol and Kelly Canyon Alpine Ski Patrol. His 57 years on earth were filled with hard work, hard play and love for his family. Dana loved skiing, biking, rafting, sailing, scuba diving and more. Dana is survived by, His wife of 23 years, Camille James Wood of Idaho Falls, Son, Dana Robert Wood II of Carlisle, PA; Daughter, Melissa Wood Radcliffe of Cambridge, MD; Son, Warren Christopher Wood of Rochester, NY; Daughter, Madison Joyce Wood of Idaho Falls, ID; Brother, Paul Wood of NY; Brother, Laurie Allen Wood of NY; Brother, Albert Wood of NC; Brother, Walter Wood of FL; Brother, Mark Wood of PA; Brother, John Wood of PA; Sister, Karen Skorusa of PA ; Sister, Betty Hanes of PA; 5 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Wood King. The family requests that you pray for snow and mail small donations to Friends of Harriman State Park. PO Box 125, Island Park, ID 83429. A Gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 11 at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.) followed by a Celebration of Life at the VFW Building (485 Constitution Way) from 3-6 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral home (273 N. Ridge Ave.) &nbsp Born: June 11, 1954&nbsp Place of Birth: Sayre, PA&nbsp Death: February 7, 2012&nbsp Place of Death: Idaho Falls, ID

Celebration of Life -- Saturday

Saturday February 11, 2012 , 3:00 p.m.. - 6:00 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars A gathering will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) prior to the celebration of life. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.