Owen Earl Wood

1943 ~ 2023

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LDS Church, 2195 E Pepperwood Drive, Sandy, Utah

Aug 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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LDS Church, 2195 E Pepperwood Drive, Sandy, Utah

Aug 19, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Funeral Service

LDS Church, 2195 E Pepperwood Drive, Sandy, Utah

Aug 19, 2023 11:00 AM

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Owen Earl Wood, our adored husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on August 12th, 2023 due to complications from an accident in Lake Powell. He was surrounded by his family and welcomed into the arms of his baby girl, Robin Lynn. 

Owen, also known as “Woody”, was born in Salt Lake City to Theron and Neta Wood on November 28, 1943. He was the third of four children and loved his siblings Sharon, Lynn and Wayne. Owen met the love of his life, Janet Kaye Hollen when they were just 14 years old. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 11th, 1965, 58 years ago. 

Owen loved his childhood. He grew up playing baseball and basketball. But his favorite thing to do was go hunting with his dad, his brothers and his brother-in-law. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in pharmacy in 1968. He worked as a pharmacy director for Grand Central for 11 years before starting his own long term care pharmacy in 1979. 

Owen told everyone he only worked hard enough so he could play even harder. Throughout his life, he loved to play golf with his friends and cheer on the Utes with his family. He spent over 40 years in Lake Powell teaching countless people how to waterski with amazing patience. He had a lifelong love of hunting that started when Santa brought him his first shotgun at the age of 10. Walking the fields with him, eating “pucky” from his pockets, will be some of our most cherished memories. Owen loved adventure and he followed Janet all around the world because she was his world. He was engaging and had a gift for connecting with everyone he met. He welcomed them with a big smile, a hug or a handshake. He told the best stories and listened intently when others shared their stories with him. He had the best laugh, the sweetest cry face and the most tender heart.

Owen was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints with a strong testimony of the Savior. He served in several callings but loved working with the youth the most. They were drawn to his sense of humor and his ability to make them feel important and seen. He served an 18-month mission with his sweetheart in Stockholm Sweden, serving the YSA and missionaries there. He shared his testimony with others through his open, accepting heart and love of the Gospel. He was a true disciple of Christ.

Owen loved his family. He was proud of them and made them each feel special. He leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories with his eternal companion, Janet, his children, Michael (Melissa) Wood, Misty (Lane) Lewis, and Emily (Jon) Stones,13 grandchildren Josh (Brooke) Wood, Carley (Adrian) Ramjoué, Erin (Raleigh) Allen, Savanna (Colson) Anderson, Elizabeth (Ethan) Dixon, Jaxson Lewis, Carson Lewis, Autumn Wood, Caden Stones, Tyler Stones, Colton Lewis, Bode Stones and Rylee Stones and 2 great grandchildren, Henry and Louis Ramjoué.

In addition to his family, Owen leaves a trail of friendships, a testament to his impact on others. His family would like to thank each and every one of them for their love and support during this time.

A viewing will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. August 18, 2023 and from 9-10:45am prior to the services at the LDS ward house on 2195 E. Pepperwood Drive, Sandy, Utah. Funeral services will be held in the same building at 11:00 a.m. August 19, 2023. Following the funeral, a graveside service will take place at the Salt Lake City Cemetery on 200 N St E, Salt Lake City.

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