As old neighbors driving by always a wave or stop & talk about our neighborhood (oh the stories we had) and such a perfectionist ar your beautiful place it's never been the same what a shame how that must hurt to see it today but we have the memories of your perfect show place what hard workers we missed you when you guys moved never the same on lucore road we had fun enjoyable visits so glad your both close together on your journey now bless you both & sympathy to your family how the neighborhood has changed but still driving by 4717 lucore it's bill & Lois wood s place miss that but will always be our sympathy to your family lucky to have such great parents
Marcia and Doug lawrence
August 15, 2017
To the Wood family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of both of your parents, but how nice they are close together again.
I remember your folks well, they were the sweetest couple. I used to visit with your Dad at Drugtown often. He and my last husband, Vern Baker worked on the railroad together for many years. I loved hearing your Dad talk, with that deep voice. Your Mom was so special and such a sweet lady. You are so lucky to have had them for leaders in your lives. I know you have so many loving memories of your parents, hold them close to your hearts.
I'm so sorry for your loss. With my sympathy,
Annamae Baker
Annamae Baker
August 13, 2017
To my Aunt Lois and Uncle Bill, my heart is saddened that I was unable to see and speak with you in your later years to tell you of all the wonderful memories that I have of you as I was growing up! The weeks I spent at your home by the creek, building dams and mud something or others, getting leeches on our legs and running screaming to the house so Uncle Bill would take them off. Picking sweet corn by the truckloads...what DID we do with all of that? Ever gracious and welcoming, I loved every visit. I remember your huge Collie...Happy? ( I think that was his name.) Whenever I think of your Family, I have a smile on my face. Thank you for my memories. Rest in Peace.
Cindy Sublette-Skola
August 12, 2017
Oh Grandpa ?
I never thought there'd be a time I'd have to say goodbye to you. You've always been a strong part of my life. I'm so thankful for all the time I got to spend with you and all the amazing memories I'll always cherish. I love you and miss you already.
Hug and kiss Grandma for me. I know you two are holding hands with eternal smiles on your faces.
Watch over us and keep us all in line.
Love you forever and always ?
Tonya
August 12, 2017
My dearest mom and dad; I miss you so much already! You have been the best parents a daughter could ever ask for. Your dedication to your family, friends and community was 100% and from the heart, never expecting anything in return, visually seen/felt by many (some who did not even know you!) Dad I am the baby and have always treasured time spent with you, you helped me to be strong emotionally and physically. I am so proud of your WWII Army service, thank you so much for serving in Normandy! Your stories enlightened me and filled me with pride, I was grateful when you opened up in later years to share the experiences (and thank you for allowing me to help you get to the VA!) You made your family proud. Your dedication was easily seen through-out everything you were involved in and cared about in life from your 40+ years on the Milwaukee Railroad, to gardening/lawn-yard care and taking care of family plus helping anyone in need. You were a jack-of-all trades.
Mom you were the best; you did everything with your heart attached, you sewed our clothes as kids, took us to swim lessons, baked homemade meals, helped take care of the acreage while finding time to write tons of letters to family and friends (including creating holiday/birthday boxes of hand-picked gifts specific to each individual!) Your love was showered upon us in everything you did. We were proud of your activities you were involved in such as how you much enjoyed your bowling in leagues (near pro bowler!) and then later in life when your health issues made it impossible to continue with physical exertion, you became the Bingo Grandma.
Mom & Dad throughout the years you have been my rock, my purpose and my best friends. I will always treasure ALL of the times we've spent together at home, on the phone, in doctor’s offices, shopping, family get togethers, etc. My fondest current memories are especially the last several years of Saturdays; pizza, moms’ showers/haircuts and nails. Then the afternoon of baking cakes, brownies, meals and other goodies with both of you helping! There’s also the Saturday evening Lawrence Welk reruns (mom), PBS Create series (Dad), and then as time progressed helping get you both ready and into bed at night.
Each day now as I see sunrise and shine brightly, hear the birds sing through-out the day, and see the moon rise and stars twinkling at night I hear you say Dad "Tomorrow's a new day" Good bye for now mom and dad and I will see you in Heaven someday.
Lorie Smith (youngest daughter)
August 12, 2017
My dearest Grandma, you have been one of the strongest and most influential presences in my life. I thank you for the morals and strengths you had and that you passed them onto my mother. The love you and Grandpa shared was a real life love story and an inspiration to us all that love can last a lifetime. I miss you terribly. I saw the mourning dove you sent me the other day. Please stay close. I love you!
Tonya
July 31, 2017