Woodrow (Woody) Wilson Wood

February 1, 1914 - November 12, 2008

Woodrow Wilson was born to Elizabeth (Miller) and Joseph Wood on February 1, 1914 near Liberal, Kansas. He passed away on the 12th October at the age of 94 years 9 months and 11 days. He attended the Lookout Rural Grade school. Woody was a well known local dirt contractor for 60 years. He changed the country side working on ponds, terraces and taking out trees. After retiring he would mow his 10 acres with a riding lawn mower to keep himself busy. He also had a few head of cattle to keep him busy. His leisure time was spent in his recliner twiddling his thumbs or thinking of something else to be done. In his younger days Woody ran around with his drinking buddy Kelly Wilson. They liked to play cards, hit dances and run back and forth to Kelly’s cabin at the Salt Plains Lake. He was preceded in death by two wives, Dolly and Viva; his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth; three brothers, John, Charles and Glen; and two sisters Hazel and Thelma. Woody is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ila, of the home; a daughter, Theda Ann Harbour and William Morrill, of Claremore; a son and his wife, J.C. and Sandy, of Meridian; a special granddaughter, Paula Carothers and a great granddaughter Darian Carothers. Four stepchildren: Kennath Knabe, of Alva, Jimmy Knabe, of Norman, Carolyn Shook, of Gracemont, and Rene Kasparek, of Alva; and a special friend Buddy Grant, of Hardtner, Kansas. Several other grandchildren, great grandchildren, a sister, Bea Fiene and husband Johnny of Newton, Ks. and other relatives and friends. PDF Printable Version