Emmet E. Wood 1924-2001

Emmet E. Wood of Bourbon, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at
the age of 77 years.
Mr. Wood was born on July 25, 1924 in Bloodland, Mo. to the late Wayne and
Bessie (Gaede) Wood. As a young boy, he moved with his family to St. Louis.
He continued to reside in the St. Louis area until July 1999, when he and
his wife, Mildred, moved to Bourbon. Emmet worked for many years as a
foreman in the steel industry and later in the construction business.
He enjoyed watching boxing matches on TV, listening to country music, and
cars. Emmet will be remembered and cherished as a hard-working,
strong-willed man who carried a special love in his heart for his
daughters.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wood of Bourbon; two daughters Janice
Isbell and husband, Robert, of Cuba, Mo. and Pamela Sandifer and husband,
Gene, of House Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren Mathew and Rachel Isbell
and Joshua Sandifer; one great-grandchild, Danielle Isbell; nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wood
was preceded in death by two brothers, Gus Ruhl and Frank Stewart, one
sister, Daisy Grim, and one grandson, Nathan Isbell.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2001
from the Eaton Chapel in Bourbon with Reverend Leroy Bryant officiating.
Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be
made to Mt. Calvary Cemetery Perpetual Care in memory of Mr. Emmet E. Wood.