Donald Gene Wood , September 15, 1932 — December 31, 2018

Donald Gene Wood  (Colleyville, Texas, TX) September 15, 1932 December 31, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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OBITUARY Donald Gene Wood September 15, 1932 – December 31, 2018 Don was born on Sept. 15, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas, the only child of George and Margaret Wood. He graduated from East High School and soon after joined the Army.

He was stationed in Foot Hood when he met his beautiful bride of 42 years, Bonnie Frisch. He was a wonderful husband and the “best dad ever” to their seven children; Michael, Lisa, Paul, Patricia, Sharon, Mary Ellen and David. Don had an infectious and wonderful smile that could light up any room.

He was generally a quiet man, with a generous laugh, and a witty sense of humor. In Don’s early years he worked with his dad in the plumbing business and had many various jobs prior to joining the Army. Don was fascinated with anything mechanical, especially cars and airplanes.

He spent most of his career in the aircraft industry, which took him coast to coast, working for, General Dynamics, ARADMAC /Corpus Christi Army Depot, Cessna, Sikorsky, Lear Fan, finally retiring with Bell Helicopter. After the loss of his first wife in 1996 he found love again with Patricia Smith. They were married in 2002 and were able to spend many years traveling together.

Don was a kind husband and dedicated caretaker for Pat during her final years. Don was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Wood (1996), daughter Lisa Pilney (2010) and wife Patricia Wood (2018). Survivors include his children, Michael Wood (Gretchen), (Randy Pilney), Paul Wood (Lorraine), Patricia Flowers, Sharon Oliver, Mary Ellen Neary (Robert), and David Wood (Lory), Perry Smith (Amy), Paige McConnell (Brett); grandchildren, Anthony, Melinda, Justin, Krystal, Stephen, Bonnie, Brian, Lea, Frankee, Taylor; Austin, Derek, Zoe, Logan and Luke with 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville, Texas.

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death notice Donald Gene Wood September 15, 1932 — December 31, 2018

obituary notice Donald Gene Wood September 15, 1932 — December 31, 2018

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