Dorothy (Green) Wood
May 15, 1924 ~ November 28, 2016 (age 92) 92 Years OldDorothy Wood (nee Green)
Dorothy Wood, resident of Wembley, AB, formerly of Swan River, MB, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Beaverlodge Hospital, at the age of 92 years.
Dorothy was born May 15, 1924 in Pense, SK. The family moved from Adams, SK to Whitebeech, SK, around 1935. She went to school through Grade 10 in various schools. Dorothy married Walter in 1943 and they settled in Swan River, MB and raised seven children on the corner of 10th and Ross.
She was a Fuller Brush door-to-door sales representative for many years. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in 1952. She was an avid quilter and knitter, and also enjoyed writing poetry. Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and; great-grandmother in more ways than one and she will be sadly missed.
Dorothy is survived by her children Bob (Barbie), Barb (Garry) Hermanson, David (Ruth), Lorne (Connie), Leslie, Ron (Heather), and Joanne (Joe) Holland; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Elva Hunt of Brandon, MB, and Eleanor Ewen of Chipman, AB; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Walter (2010), grandson Justin (2003), brother Don and sister Alma.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 11:00am at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie, AB (10005 107 Ave.). A Viewing will be held prior at 10:00am.
A second Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 1:00pm at Paull Funeral Home in Swan River, MB (506 2 St. N). A Viewing will be held prior at 12:00pm. Interment will follow at Birchwood Cemetery.
Charitable donations may be made to:
CancerCare Manitoba
675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9
Canadian Diabetes Association
Box 26331 Stn BRM B, Toronto ON M7Y 4R1