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1932 - 2012
 Mr. Jack L. Wood, age 79 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, June 5, 2012 at Spectrum Health United Memorial United Campus. He was born December 14, 1932 in Greenville, the son of Orrin C. and Gertrude E. (Gould) Wood. On May 7, 1955, he married Carolyn J. Harding. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and was a member of the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101 in Greenville. He was an avid bowler, and bowled on the Amateur Bowling Tour, winning seven titles. He was the 1998 National Bowling Champion. He passed his love of the sport on as a youth bowling assistant coach. He also coached Little League for many years. He was a member of the Danish Band and was an accomplished artist. He was particularly skilled at producing portraits of dogs. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; children, Susan Larsen of Greenville, Stephen (Sandy) Wood of Greenville, Wendy (Dean) Smith of Greenville, and Jackie (Charles) Beechler of Sidney; grandchildren, Peter Larsen, Joel (Serena) Larsen, Amanda (Jaason) Durnell, Melissa (Chris) Halstead, Sean (Jennifer) Wood, Erin (Chad) Hilliker, and Michael (Amber) Beechler; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by in infant twin brother, Richard Wood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00. Pastor Bob Cooper of the Greenville First Church of God will officiate, and interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding, where military honors will be rendered under the auspices of the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
YNC(AW/SW) Melvin J. Durnell, U.S. Navy
melvin.durnell@navy.mil
Sunday July 1, 2012 at
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Will miss talking about the Air Force and your time in Alaska Grandpa. I'm sorry I was not home to visit due to deployment overseas, but you were in my heart and prayers. I pass my sincere condolences to the family back home and send my love. Grandpa Wood, you will be missed sir.
Your Grandson,
Melvin J. Durnell
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Hansen Vision Center
Friday June 15, 2012 at
10:33 AM
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Carolyn and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Dr. Rocky Hansen, Dr. Anne Pfeffer and Staff
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charles@CLAUDIAFAERY
Thursday June 14, 2012 at
5:12 PM
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sorryto hear of jacks passing.he truly was a great freind of minor league bowlers as well as us we have missed his freindship``
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Stu and Shellee Jensen
Monday June 11, 2012 at
6:36 PM
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Wendy and family:
We wish to express our sympathy in the passing of your dad. Please remember to keep the "good times" close to your heart and he will always be with you
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Greenville USBC WBA
Saturday June 9, 2012 at
10:01 AM
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Wood family,
Remembering Jack with fondness and great times at the lanes, he was always an inspiration with words of encouragement. Peace be with all of you now and always.
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Brenda Decker Dowker
Saturday June 9, 2012 at
9:07 AM
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Carolyn and family. Sorry to ready about Jack's passing. I know the last few years have been hard. You are all in Lance and my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
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Brenda
Saturday June 9, 2012 at
9:05 AM
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Bob Simpson
Friday June 8, 2012 at
7:07 PM
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So good to have seen BOTH of you, Carolyn, in the last few days. Jack's and my family history's go back a long way. My parting words to Jack were "Finish Well!" and that HE DID! With Sincere Sympathy.
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RAQUEL
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
5:21 PM
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Garcia family leaves condolence to his family. The Wood family, are good friend, family and people. He will be missed dearly. Will have you in our prayers.
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Kris Martin
Thursday June 7, 2012 at
4:22 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
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Georgia Bradley
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at
7:28 PM
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Carolyn & Family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Georgia
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Candace Larkin
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at
6:54 PM
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We were so blessed to experience Jack's friendship with my Dad, Wallie Jaehnig, just when Dad needed it the most. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Stewart and Candy Larkin
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Chris Hubbard
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at
4:13 PM
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Dear Carolyn and girls,
Often while bowling many a times we rememberd when Jack was at the lanes. He was a good coach and friend, he would always give us advice on how the lanes were working. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Hubbard family.
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Zoe and Steve mantlo
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at
3:53 PM
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So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.
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Bonnie Crater
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at
1:10 PM
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Wendy,Jackie,Carolyn and Family,
So Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you's
Bonnie Crater
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