Henry James Wood

October 1, 2002 - May 22, 2020

Henry James Wood, age 17, tragically passed away on Friday May 22, 2020. He was born on October 1, 2002 to Josh and Amanda Wood in Salt Lake City, Utah. Henry was a very smart kid with an infectious smile. He loved to skateboard, play videogames, and cook. He also loved rap music. He was mischievous, loved to pull pranks, and tease his sisters. He was a hard worker with a very big heart, and he would do anything for anyone. He aspired to attend culinary school to become a chef. He loved his family very much and his death has left a giant whole in many lives. Henry is survived by his mother Amanda (Fausto J. Rivas), father Josh (Heather Johnson), his three sisters Mable, Gwen, and Cora, his stepmother Reveille Pope, and his grandparents Don Wood (Leslie), Lottie Oliphant (John), Alicia Stott, Fausto Rivas (Jackie Porter), Mark Griffiths, and Georgia Pope; and Uncle Maximus Rivas, Uncle Anthony (Shelby) Griffiths, and Aunt Alia (Dennis) Thygesen. Henry is proceeded in death by his grandparents Henry and Layna Scheunemann. A private funeral will be held for family and close friends. A celebration of life for Henry will be held on Sunday May 31st from 3pm – 6pm at his home, 1107 E Saphire Dr. Sandy, UT.