Marjorie Wood

MARJORIE LOU WOOD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Marjorie Lou Heileson Wood, 79, longtime resident of Idaho Falls, passed away January 28, 2007, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of natural causes. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Marj was born November 8, 1927, in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Lorraine Heileson. She moved to Burton, Idaho, and attended Washington Elementary School in Rexburg and Burton School. She later graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She married Jack Arthur Wood, Jr. March 16, 1949, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Jack passed away July 4, 2005. Following Jack’s graduation from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, they made their home in Idaho Falls. Marj was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. Marj was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served as Ward Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society President. She was also cultural refinement leader and a Cub Scout den leader. She and Jack served together as Family History Missionaries at the Family History Center in Idaho Falls. Her life was dedicated to serving others. She was a pink lady and gave freely of her time to the needy and the elderly. She also served as the PTO president for several years. Marj enjoyed calligraphy, literature, art, music, sewing, stitchery, and homemaking. She was also active in the Arts & Letters Club. She is survived by her children: Daughter: Karen Jensen (Ammon, ID); Son: Jon (Tammy) Wood (Idaho Falls, ID); Daughter: Lynda (Craig) Peterson (Mesa, Arizona); Daughter: Dr. Jacquelyn “Jackie” (Kevin) Jensen (Richmond, KY); Son: David (Deanna) Wood (Edmond, OK); Son: Rick (Kristin) Wood (Idaho Falls, ID); Daughter: Amy (Alan) Adamson (Idaho Falls, ID); Son: George (Carrie) Wood (Highland, UT); 33 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two infant sons, Jack and John. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS 7th Ward, 955 Memorial Drive, with Bishop Chuck Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: Leon Horman [rlhorm@yahoo.com] Dear Wood family, While Jon, Ralph and Margaret are the only ones of the living Woods we know, we would like to express our sympathy and kind thoughts to all of you. Jack and Marjorie were such fine people and are missed. Thursday evening is our temple assignment and we will not be able to attend the funeral on Friday. The Wood family is special to us and has helped us and thousands of others in these times of loss of a loved one. Leon and Louise Horman Loretta Jenson Jon & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I pray that our Father in Heaven will give you the comfort that you need at this time. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Dave and Marcy Bitter msbitter@srv.net To Jon, Tammy, Traci and the rest of the family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the whole family. We would like to express our condolences to you for the loss of your mother and grandmother. We all know to well how hard these times can be. We want you to know we are thinking of all of you. We love all of you and thank you for everything you have done for our family too. Love, Dave Bitter family Christina Collins Pay ccpay@comcast.net Sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Sister Wood was a special lady and always so kind and gracious. She was especially kind to me when I attended Ricks and was so far from my home and family in California. I remember her making the trip to Rexburg on several occasions to bring me something or to shuttle me back to the dorm from Idaho Falls. May Heavenly Father bless you with comfort and sweet memories during this time. Idaho Falls Arts Council staff ifac@idahofallsarts.org Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Marjorie Lou Wood. She was a member of the Idaho Falls Arts Council and her interest in and support of the arts will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Jolene & Kurt Holverson kjholv@hotmail.com Your in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we are not able to be there to give hugs but we send our love. Susan Boardman [boardman.su@gmail.com] Dear Family: We are impressed with your family. We have been welcomed to Idaho Falls several years ago. We know specifically Jon and Tammy Wood as well as Elder Austin Wood and Elder Stefan Wood. Their kindnesses show a powerful love from their parents to our community. The night before we read of her passing, we came across a LDS woman's poem. We'd like to share this with you at this time of sorrow. HOMECOMING by Ora Pate Stewart I'm ready, Lord -- just say the summoning word And I will come on swift and anxious wings. I've peeked around the curtains; I have heard Celestial music. When the choir sings I scent the sweet white fruit-the tree of life (Remembered cravings well up 'round my tongue, Whetted by prophets) ready, ripe-and-rife, The victor's trophy ancient seers have sung. This is the mission I've looked forward to: My spirit elevating out-of-bounds, Fetters will fall away, I will renew Old ties, old loves, ambitions, sights-and-sounds. Death is no sudden, dismal, rude surprise. I will lie down -- and shall as surely rise. Ensign/June 1978 p. 29 Gerri Heileson Sheffield gsheffield@utah.gov Just wanted you to know how sorry I am to learn about your mom's passing. Even though we are first cousins (I'm a daughter of Roy & Dora Heileson & sister of Gloria), I really only know Jon. And Jon, I appreciated all you did for my mom, Dora Heileson, and our family at the time of her funeral. I'm grateful to your mom and dad for hosting an 80th birthday party for my mom at your house some years ago. Marge was a wonderful person. I wish I had lived closer to be able to see her more often. Your grandmother, Lorraine Heileson, was a favorite aunt of mine. May the Lord's blessings be with all of you. April and Jerry Cooper aellscoop@hotmail.com We just wanted to express our sympathy to all of the family during this difficult time. We hope that through all of the great memories with your mother, you will be able to bear the loss and the hole she will leave in your lives. May the Lord bless, April and Jerry Jon, Mom called me a week ago to let me know about the passing of your mother. I wish to express my sympathy as your mother was always so kind to me. I looked to her and your father as examples of how we should all live our lives. She touched my life in her quiet way. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. When Lynda tried to re-introduce me to her at your father's funeral, I was broken hearted seeing her advanced condition. It is a comfort to know she is with your father now. On a side note, I believe Jason Skillings works with you. Tell him I said hello as I dated his sister, Kelsey, and was good friends with his other sister, Cynda. Kim