KENNETH JAMES CHRISTOPHER WOOD

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KENNETH JAMES CHRISTOPHER WOOD Kenneth Wood of Vancouver, BC, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba, born February 16, 1956 passed away peacefully at hospice on June 11, 2010 after his courageous battle with cancer. By his side were his special friend Thomas and his loving family. Ken attended St. Ignatius School and Kelvin High in Winnipeg and received his Business Degree in Vancouver. He was employed as night auditor at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver, as well as being involved in many non profit organizations. His love of family and friends, kindness, sense of humour and keen interest in reading and writing will always be remembered by those who knew him. His published book, Fifty-Eight Moons by Lulu.com, was one of his proudest accomplishments. He loved his summers at Clearwater Bay, enjoyed football and curling in his youth and sailing, golf and watching many athletic activities later in life. He was forever the organizer of the family Grey Cup Pool and included everyone! Predeceased by his dad, Howard Wood Jr. and his much loved brother Bob, Ken is survived by and forever loved and greatly missed by his mother, Christine Wood of Winnipeg; his five brothers, Dr. Larry Wood (Elaine), Furry Creek, BC, Dr. Victor Wood (Judy), Victoria, BC, Howie Wood (Kim), Winnipeg, Bruce Wood (Ming), Ottawa, and David Wood, Vancouver; his sister, Betty Vogt (George Hallin), Minneapolis and sister-in-law Elizabeth Puchalski, Vancouver, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Buck ! A Memorial Service will be held in Vancouver, BC on July 11, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Crescent Beach, White Rock, BC (Kidd Road), one of Ken's favourite places, with a reception to follow.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2010