Gordon B Wood

Hurricane, UT – Gordon B Wood passed away July 12, 2015. He was born to John Nenniel and Martha Bradshaw Wood in Hurricane on March 24, 1926. Gordon spent most of his life in Hurricane and LaVerkin and though he lived in other places during his lifetime when jobs required it, his heart was always in the valley he grew up in and loved. He served his country in the Navy at the end of WWII. When he returned, he met his sweetheart Donna in Cedar City and they married on December 31, 1946. Together they raised 5 children and spent 53 happy years together. Gordon was an entrepreneur at heart and always had some business venture going that kept his boys working close to him. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix, build or remodel and he taught those skills to his children. He was particularly proud of the cabin he built with his family on Cedar Mountain where he loved to host and entertain all with his guitar and singing. Another great joy in his life was having and working his farm along the Virgin River in LaVerkin, a place he had played as a boy. His farm and cabin provided many fond memories of work and play with his family. After Donna passed away Gordon found love again and married Shirley Seymour. They spent many happy years together living in Hurricane. He was a valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in many capacities but his favorite calling was working with the scouts as Scout Master and he helped many boys achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed serving several associations in the valley such as the American Legion, Sons of Utah Pioneers, The Grafton Heritage Society and LaVerkin Canal Company. Survived by his wife Shirley Seymour-Wood, 3 children; Deeona (Ken) Cox, Scott (Marla), Tonya (Curt) Sweeten, and 3 step children; Leeann (John) Felbaum, Jeff (Heike) Hill, and Kimberly (Jeff) Howard; 2 brothers Arlington (Dorothy) Wood, Warner (Marilyn) Wood; 25 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Donna and four sons: Graydon, Russell, Don and Kyle, two brothers: Blair and Bryant, and three older sisters: Verlyn, Lois, and Pauline. All services will be held LDS Church 1500 South 700 West, Hurricane, UT. Viewing Friday, July 17th 6pm to 8pm and Saturday, July 18th 9am to 11am. Funeral 11am with internment in Hurricane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to Grafton Heritage Society at graftonheritage.org/support

Gordon B Wood

March 24, 1926 - July 12, 2015