Arthur Quayle Wood's Obituary
Arthur Quayle Wood
1932 - 2019
Arthur Quayle Wood passed away peacefully surrounded by family the evening of December 31, 2019. He was born June 30, 1932, to Joseph Earl Wood and Zina Lenore Cannon Wood, the fourth of five children. Art lived a long and fulfilled life.
Art is survived by his beautiful wife of 68 years, Virginia and their sons Michael, Mark and Stephen. He is preceded in death by their daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Hydrick. Art and Virginia have 13 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
Art loved Virginia with all his heart, but somehow there was room for more, because his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends felt greatly loved by him too!
Art loved to travel. He and Virginia traveled the world. Together, they explored Israel and the city of Jerusalem, visiting three times. They also traveled the United States, especially the New England area where he and Virginia enjoyed exploring church and family history sites.
Art was a great joke teller. Everyone knew him by his wonderful sense of humor. Humor was one of the ways he bonded easily with others.
Art’s life was focused on his joy of serving in God’s kingdom. One of his favorite quotations was “It’s not where you serve, but how you serve.” During his many years of church activity, Art served as an Elder’s Quorum President, High Councilor, Branch President, Bishop and missionary. It was simply part of Art’s nature to serve and bless the lives of others. He will be missed by many.
The family is holding a viewing at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 1925 E. Gundersen Ln, Salt Lake City on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the same location Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 am. Following the funeral, the grave will be dedicated at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
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