WOOD, Thomas Francis (Tom)

Kingman Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ -
Published on June 25, 2014 -

Thomas Francis Wood passed away June 11, 2014, in Kingman at the age of 
75. He was born Jan. 20, 1939, the youngest of seven children, to 
Franklin Sr. and Mary E. Wood. 

Tom had advanced degrees in mathematics and a varied career in computer 
systems and software engineering, most notably working on NATO radar 
systems. He was an accomplished tournament bridge player, achieving the 
rank of Gold Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League. 

Tom was smart and funny and kind, with a dry sense of humor and a 
penchant for punning. He was well-read and knew at least something about 
almost everything. He was fluent in classical Latin and Greek, and often 
used snippets from those languages in his puns. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Demeter Manning, his companion, friend, 
bridge and life partner for 25 years, also of Kingman; his daughters, 
Michelle Wood of Providence, R.I., and Emma Wood of Portland, Ore.; his 
granddaughter, Annika; his brother, William of Dallas; and many nieces 
and nephews.

Posted by mhenderson on June 28, 2014

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