Mirian M. Wood

     Marian M. Wood,(nee Peters), 79, of Lorain passed away on  Wednesday,June 29, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
  
     Mrs.Wood was born on December 28, 1931 in Cleveland to the late Fred J. and Clara E. (nee Hurren) Peters. She was a graduate of Shaw High School. She earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education following studies at both Ohio University and The Ohio State University in 1954. She has lived in Lorain for the past 53 years.
  
     She continuously assisted her husband and then her son at the Lorain Animal Clinic. She also taught kindergarten for the Lorain City Schools from 1959-1960.
   
     She was a member of the American Association of University Women, Wimodaughsis, several book clubs and golf leagues. She enjoyed playing bridge with her many friends.
 
     Mrs. Wood was an active member in the Heritage Presbyterian Church. 
She was an Elder, Clerk of Sessions, a Sunday School teacher, member of the
choir, an organist and pianist and attended Bible Study groups. 
 
     She is survived by her husband Dr. Wilfred C. Wood, to whom she was married on September 13, 1952. Also surviving are her children, Judy A Wood of Lorain, Debbie J. (Tim) Pihlblad, Tom  W.(Melinda) Wood, David J. (Robin) Wood, Laura J. (Rick) Bobek all of Lorain, her grandchildren, Matt Pihlblad, Ryan Pihlblad, Patrick Wood, Connor Wood, Sydney Wood, Lindsey Wood, Meghan Bobek, Emily Bobek, Will Bobek, sisters Evelyn Shriver of Holland, MI, Catherine (Bob) Wagner of Reynoldsburg,OH and several nieces and nephews.
 
     Friends may call on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
 
     Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 North Leavitt Road, Amherst, Ohio 44001 with Rev. Dr.Malcolm Peel and Rev. James E. Smucker, officiating.      
 
     Burial will be in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
 
     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Presbyterian Church, PO Box 834,Amherst, Ohio  44001 or the donor’s favorite charity in her memory.

Condolences

From: Gary George Noble Shriver
Relation: Nephew

To the Wood Family,
 
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss.

My heart is saddened by our loss and I cheerish the time and memories we had together.

    

    From:        Pat and Larrie Young
Relation:    Friends

   Our deepest sympathies with the loss of Marian. She was a wonderful lady and a terrific Alto. All of her friends from Heritage Church will miss her happy smile and everything she did for her church family. We share your grief and sorrow, may the Lord bring peace to your family.