Delano R. Wood

Delano Wood Obituary

Delano R. Wood "Woody" On June 28th, 2004, although he had defeated three previous cancers, Delano passed on after a courageous 13-year battle with the disease. Delano was born May 3rd, 1934 in Auburn, Wyoming to Russell Daniel and Alphia Rigby Wood. On April 19th, 1958 he began a loving life-long journey with DeLone Dayton. He was a respected professional truck driver for 38 years. Delano was passionate about sports especially basketball, football and golf and loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Utah Jazz. His greatest pride and joy was his family which include; his wife DeLone; daughter Sheila Readman (Jerry); son Danny Wood (Maggie); daughter Teresa Jedrziewski (Ric); six loving grandchildren Shelbi (Erik), Mitchell D. (Danielle), Russell, Paris, Chezlie and Sierra; one great-granddaughter Taya and soon to be great-grandson Davis; sisters Paula and Sherrel, brothers Val, Gary, Kent and Sam; sister and brother-in-law Donetta and Harold; preceded in death by his parents and mother and father-in-law Elzo and Beatrice Dayton. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Regina Kline and staff;, Vista Care Hospice, especially Megan, Erin, Liz and Jim; and his brother Sam, for their support and care. We love you and you will be missed. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where friends may call from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Delano's memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jun. 30, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Delano Wood

8 Entries

Denzel Wood family

July 2, 2004

Delano's Family

So sorry to hear about the loss of Delano. My father, Denzel Wood,

was an uncle to Delano. He and my mother, LaRue, really loved those Wood boys and their sisters. My dad always said that Russell got his basketball team and two cheerleaders. I think the brothers especially were all connected, because you could never mention one without the others. Such a wonderful and nice looking family - who always supported one another and the extended family. You could always count on a member of this family to be there for others with their love and support. So we just want to say, Thank-You for all the good memories, for all the kindness and love given. And may you know that you have our love and care at this time of sorrow. Looking forward to happy reunions.

Love the Denzel Wood Family

Cynthia Wood

July 1, 2004

Dear Delano, I will miss you and the love you always showed me. You were my dad’s brother and I always held a place in my heart for you. Your daughter Teresa and I were good friends and she was there when I lost my daughter. She traveled far to support me in my time of grief. Maybe you and Ariel can hang out in paradise until we can all be together again. You leave a beautiful legacy one that is an example to all of us. I will love you and your family for all of time and eternity. Love always your niece Cindy.

Dean and Patti Wood

July 1, 2004

Dear DeLone and family,

We were sorry to hear of your loss and Delano's battle with cancer. What a wonderful man and cousin!! A great example to us all. We send our love. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel peace.

Donald & Harriet Tippetts

June 30, 2004

Dear DeLone and Wood Family,

We are Saddened to hear of the passing of Delano. We have fond memories of our high school years with all of you. Delano was good and kind and a friend to everyone. We express our love and sympathies to all of you.

Jim Harvey

June 30, 2004

Delano & DeeDee always treated us with respect. We knew that they always loved one another as it showed in their countenance. He was a gentleman and a good example as a husband, father, and grandfather. We will miss you!!!! - Jim & Jane Harvey FAMILY

Ken and Oneita Simmons

June 30, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss, I worked with Woody for many years at Safeway,and had a lot of respect for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank & Karen Huffman

June 30, 2004

Frank & I both worked with Woody at Safeway. He was sure a kind and friendly guy. He will surely be missed.

Kevin Carrillo

June 30, 2004

I am heartbroken that I am out of the country at this time. My thoughts are with you. I cannot begin to tell you how much I respected Del. He was a great person. I only can hope to be half the man he was.

Kevin

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