Obituary of Robert 'Laurie' Wood

R.H.L. LAURIE? WOOD Laurie was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 22, 2011. Predeceased by his mother Edith and his father Dr. Daniel Wood, Laurie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce; his sons, Kelly (Debra) Wood of Regina and Barry (Yvonne) Wood of Canora; daughter Donna (Tom) Hamann of Regina; and sister Joy (Lorne) Elkin of Moose Jaw. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Sean (Leanne) Wood, Ryan (Melissa) Wood, Christina and Caitlin Wood, and Aaden, Matthew and Paige Hamann. Laurie spent his early years in Limerick, Saskatchewan. He was educated in Regina at Luther College where he met many of his lifelong friends and the love of his life, Joyce. His working career found him at SaskTel for 35 years where he was also a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers. Laurie volunteered his leaderships to working with Cub Scouts and was also very active in his church. He sat on many boards and councils over the years including the Board of Directors for the Regina Lutheran Home. Laurie loved model railroads, reading and especially travelling. Hawaii was always one of his favorite destinations. His later years were clouded by a variety of health problems including the loss of his sight. Never once did he complain or speak negatively, Laurie was truly a role model for all who knew him. Laurie was devoted to his family and friends and he brought smiles to the faces of all who knew and loved him. He was not only a gentleman but he was a very gentle man, he rarely raised his voice or cursed and if he didnt have something nice to say, he said nothing at all. After the loss of his sight, the CNIB became a very large part of Lauries world as his love for reading was supported by CNIB audio books of which he literally read thousands of novels. A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3825 Hillsdale Street, Regina on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Chimirri-Russell officiating. Donations in Lauries memory may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 2550 Broad Street, Regina SK S4P 3Z4. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com