Marilyn Jean Wood
Marilyn Jean Wood, age 80 of Sherwood, Oregon, formerly of Richwood died Friday, November 26, 2010 at Cedar Crest Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Tualatin, Oregon. She was born October 17, 1930 in Richwood to the late Lowell and Isabel (Herd) Miller. Her father died in 1943, her step-father, Frank Clevenger died in March, 1990 and her mother died in February, 1993.
On December 23, 1949 she married Donald L. Wood in the Richwood First United Methodist Church and he survives in Sherwood, Oregon. She is also survived by a son, Tim Wood, Lake Oswego, Oregon and two grandchildren, Geoffrey and Cameron.
She had worked for Richwood Banking Company, Ohio Edison, and Potter's Bank and Trust in Wellsville, OH where she became a vice president. She and her husband, Don were active in the Sherwood Methodist Church. They enjoyed camping in their RV and participating in their grandsons' sports and school activities. An avid Ohio State fan, Marilyn brought her enthusiasm for the Buckeyes to the West coast.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 PM.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton Street, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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