Harriet Wilma Wood, age 73, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Monday, May 28, 2007 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor George Anderson will officiate. Interment will be at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Harriet was born December 12, 1933 in Brooks, Wisconsin to Ernest and Tillie (Martin) Engnath. She moved with her family to the family farm in 1940. Harriet married Robert B. Wood on December 9, 1950 at the Davis Corners Methodist Church. The couple lived on the farm for seven years before moving to their present home in Grand Marsh. Harriet worked for Adams County Memorial Hospital as a nurses aide, the Oconomowoc Canning Company as an office manager, and at the family business in Grand Marsh for many years along side her husband. The Woods recently celebrated their 56th year anniversary.
Harriet enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, visiting with friends and neighbors, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Harriet enjoyed preparing meals for family. She also cooked meals for the Father and Son banquets at the White Creek Congregational Church and many other community events.
Harriet was a member of Grand Marsh Lioness, where she was the treasurer from 1978 1998. She was instrumental in the starting of the Corn-n-Tater Festival and later the Grand Marsh Area Development, where she served as secretary for several years.
Harriet was preceded in death by her parents and dear family friend, Ina Hale.
Surviving Family Members
Husband
Robert Wood of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Sons
Bruce Wood of Oxford, Wisconsin
Richard (Lenna) Wood of Presque Isle, Maine
Craig (Carolyn) Wood of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandchildren
Alyssa Wood of Loyal, Wisconsin
Koreena Wood of Platteville, Wisconsin
Aaron Wood of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Paul Wood of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Cory Wood of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Dick, Lenna and family–My sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved one. Cherish the times you had together and may God give you peace at this difficult time.
I’m sorry for this loss. God Bless.
To Dick and the Wood Family:
I just lost my mother a few months ago and it is always way too soon. My sincere condolences.
Dick–
My heart goes out to you and your family. The Good Lord took her hand and led her home. Blessings and prayers for your family.
Dick, my sincere condoleneces in the loss of your Mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bob, Bruce, Richard, Craig and family,
We are saddened by your loss of a woman so strong and supportive of all you did, not only in words but in life actions. Standing beside each of you to help you in whatever way she could.
May God’s peace surro
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We miss you at work!
Dick and Family, my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
we are so sorry to Bob and his family Harriet was a wonderful person. take care!!!
So sorry to hear of your loss & will keep you in our prayers.
Dear dear friend, I will miss our visits together. And I will cherish the wisdon she imparted to me..I thank the Lord for putting her in my life..He must have need a champion in heaven and couldn’t have a better one..
Dick we are sorry for you loss of your mom. We will be thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers at this time.
Dick, we were saddened to hear of your loss.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dick, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your community as well as your family is going to really miss this very active lady. Her life made a big impact on everyone around her. Thank you for sharing her with us. Please take care of your selves and each other at this most difficult time and for t
Dick, My deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Moms are very special. They deserve to be in a beautiful place void of pain.
Dick, I was very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. 73 is very young.
Our thoughts are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Harriet’s family. May God comfort you at this time. Herb & Lois
Dick and Lenna, our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
We are really sorry to hear about your wife and mother. She was a great lady.
Carolyn, sorry to hear
about Harriet’s passing. My condolences
to you and your family.
Barb Dehmlow
Heaven recieved a very special angel in Harriet. She always had a smile. Hold each other close. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Love Peg
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to harriet’s family
-Bob and Marilynn