Allen "Woodie" Wood Sr.'s Obituary
Obituary for Allen Burt Wood Sr. Allen Burt Wood was born on November 1, 1928 in Fullerton, California to Virgil Andrew Wood Sr. and Sarah (Sadie) Burt. He passed away on December 7, 2014 while residing at Sunrise of La Jolla. He is preceded in death by Ruth Jean Wood his spouse of 59 years, Virgil Andrew Wood and Sarah Burt Wood, parents. Two brothers Virgil Andrew Wood Jr. and Vance William Wood, two sisters Louise Wood and Jane Wood and a son Everett Andrew Wood. Two grandsons Steven Andrew Boyte and Stacy Allen Boyte. Survived by his children Allen B Wood Jr. and spouse Marta Trujillo Wood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Charlene Swopes and spouse Charles R. Swopes, and Sarah Myers and partner Thomas Wallender of San Diego. He had 15 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Allen worked for Convair in August 1950 and stayed employed for another 43 years as a computer operator. He also worked for Lefty’s Pizza for 7 years. He served as a Veil worker in the Los Angeles Temple then when the San Diego Temple opened he became an ordinance worker from 1993 to 2010. Allen was an active member of the Independent Order of Old Fellows from 1959 until 2012.Visitation will be on Dec 18th from 5-9pm in the Garden Chapel at Greenwood. Funeral services for Allen will be at Greenwood Mortuary on Dec 19th at 10 am. Burial will be Greenwood Memorial Park.The Broken Chain We little knew that day; God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories; Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
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