Dr. William E. Wood, age 78 of West Branch, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 after an extended illness, in his home, surrounded by his family. William was born on October 13, 1931 in Canton, OH. He married Kaye Mortenson in 1956 in Flint. He had lived in West Branch since 1958. William taught for WB-RC Area Schools, Assistant Principal of West Branch High School, Administrative Assistant for West Branch Schools, Principal for Ogemaw Heights High Schools, Surline Middle School, and St. Joseph Catholic School. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and West Branch Optimist Club. William volunteered for Hospice of Helping Hands, Habitat for Humanity, West Branch Regional Medical Center, West Branch Boy Scouts and was one of the founders for the Caring Pregnancy Center.

William Is survived by wife, Kaye M. of West Branch, daughter, Terrye A. (Dean) Kinch of West Branch, son, William R. (Helen) Wood of North Pole, Alaska, son, John J. (Resia) Wood of Colorado Springs, CO, son, Michael T. (Yunmi) Wood of Los Angeles, CA, and son, Hua S. Uy of San Diego, CA. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and sister, Johanna Lilliequist of Denver, CO. He is preceded in death by son, James R. Wood and 2 sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, St. Joseph School, or to the family.

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