HOOD, L. John

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, April 04, 2011 L. John Hood, 78, of Prescott, Ariz., born Nov. 6, 1932 in Chicago, Ill., passed away April 1, 2011. A private cremation will be at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, Ariz. An outdoor barbecue will be April 5, 2011 at his daughter's place, Kathy Stewart, 2535 Koolridge Way, Chino Valley, Ariz. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, April 16, 2011 John Hood went for an early-morning walk on April 1, 2011, it was a beautiful spring morning. The Lord decided this was the day John was going to be with Him. John left behind four children, Kathy Stewart (Joe), Susan Hood, Nancy Kelly (Ric) and L. John Hood Jr. (Lisa). He had 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was a brother to Elizabeth Holmes, Carol Knudson, Joan Gardner, Charles R. Hood and Martha (Bobby) Schaefle. John had multiple nieces and nephews. There were many interests John Hood had, including racing cars in his younger years; he was a Lion for many years, dedicating time to those in need. He helped start YEI as his daughter Susie was of special needs. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. He loved cooking special meals, but really enjoyed having a good BBQ with family and friends. He appreciated his fruit trees and flowers, had birdfeeders up for the finches and whatever was attracted to those feeders. He could tell a story with the best of them. John is missed by all and has left a huge void in our hearts. A celebration of life took place at his daughter Kathy's home. Any donations, please make to YEI or the Salvation Army - thank you from the family of John Hood. If you would like to share a memory of John, please sign his guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com. The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Information provided by survivors.