Henry Alexander Wood |
| Posted 2008-07-29 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, March 17, 2004 Henry Alexander Wood, age 83, passed away at Mountain View Manor, in Prescott, Ariz., on March 14, 2004. Henry was born on Aug. 30, 1920, in Cedar City, Utah, to William and Rhoda Wood. Henry was one of the founders and past presidents of The Lions Club in Escalante Valley. He was Chairman of The Escalante Valley Coordinating Counsel, Iron County Planning and Zoning Committee, and was a special Sheriff's Deputy for cattle rustling. Henry operated the family ranch for many years in Beryl, Utah, and later he ran a deep well irrigating pump business. Henry was an avid hunter, but also enjoyed all outdoor activities. Henry was proud to be a life member of the NRA. Henry moved to Chino Valley in 1971, and was very well known and liked in the community. On any given day you could find him ready for a debate on any subject at the Ugly Green Cafe. Henry was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter. Henry is survived by his wife, Margaret Wood; daughters, Susan Calhoun and Katherine Collins; sons; David A. Wood and Bill Wood and his wife, Darleen; sisters, June Danvers and Esther Hankins; brothers, Lehi and Grant Wood; eight grandchildren; eight great-grand-children, and a close family friend, Paul Halvorson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 441 West Perkinsville Road, in Chino Valley. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Cedar City Cemetery in Cedar City, Utah. Chino Valley Funeral Home is caring for the family. Information provided by survivors. |
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