Obituary: Wood, Paul C.

WOOD,
Paul C.
(Age 93)

Paul C. Wood, affectionately referred to as “Hoot”, age 93, passed away on January 24, 2016, at Hospice House North in Spokane where he was respectfully attended by their outstanding and considerate caregivers.

Paul is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris; his three sons, Steven, Jeffrey, Todd Wood; and step-son Dale Labrosse.

Paul’s death was preceded by his fourth son, Damon Kim “Woody” who passed in 1995.

He also leaves grandchildren: Robert, Paul, Sarah, Brianna, and Kristin; as well as great-grandchildren, Payton, Colston, Weston, Abigail, and Kennedie.

Born on November 7, 1922, to George Elmer Wood and Anna Mary Wood in Ft. Collins, Colorado, Paul was the youngest of four children.

He was the last living sibling as brothers Arthur and William, and sister Violet preceded his death.

As a young man, Paul worked at Seattle Boeing Plant building B17-Bombers until joining the United States Navy in 1943 where he served on the USS Attala (APA-130) from December 1 1944 until December 1 1945.

Paul subsequently enjoyed a 32 year career as a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, building elevators all over the Inland Empire.

He retired in 1984 the age of 62.

Residents of Spokane picked cherries at Woody’s U-Pick Orchard for over three decades.

Paul enjoyed the cherry farm operations, producing beautiful cherries, and interacting with the customers, some of whom became close friends.

In the final years, Paul could be seen motoring about the farm on his golf cart with his dog pal, Harley, riding at his side.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at Hamilton Studios on February 20, 2016, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

1427 W. Dean Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201

In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate a donation to: Spokane Hospice House, 102 W Rhoades Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202