Betty F. Wood
July 23, 1924 — May 16, 2010
A memorial service celebrating the life of Betty F. Wood, 85, of Newark, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville with Pastor Jim Young officiating. A graveside service will follow at Otterbein Cemetery in Westerville.
Betty was born July 23, 1924 in Newark to the late William and Myrtle Petry Francis. She passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her home.
After graduating from OSU in Nursing, Betty pursued her nursing career at Lazarus in Columbus then later at the Otterbein College clinic in Westerville. After marrying her husband, Dale, in 1948, they resided in Westerville for 42 years before moving back to Newark 15 years ago.
Betty was a member of the Methodist Church in Westerville, and past member of TWIGS 8 during the earlier years for Licking County Hospital. She was also a former owner of an antique shop in Westerville. Betty was a strong supporter of the Conservative Local and National Republican Party and avid letter writer to the White House. She enjoyed reading and loved sharing her books with friends. Betty was an avid ornithologist, shell-seeker on Sanibel Island, bridge player, and animal lover. She was also the family historian tracing back to two family descendants who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Betty immensely enjoyed the company of her husband, son, grandchildren, and sister. She was considered a great friend to many as she was always interested in what others had to say.
In addition to her husband of over 60 years, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Thom and Shelia Wood of Newark; grandsons, Andrew, Aaron, and Ryan Wood; granddaughters Brittany and Kelly Wood ; great grandchild, Trenton; sister, Thelma Eddy of Newark; niece, Dian Eddy; and nephew, Bruce Eddy.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by one son, Tim Wood.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com.
Contributions in Betty's memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio Foundation, P.O. Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058.