Deborah Wood

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Deborah Wood, 70, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on January 27, 2019 in her home after a valiant battle with cancer. Friends and family will be welcomed on Saturday, February 2 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:30 AM and will be followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private for the family.

Mrs. Wood was born on December 28, 1948 in Webster, South Dakota.

She had a strong work ethic and for many years she worked in health care, including medical records. She enjoyed spending time with her siblings, parents, children and grandchildren. She was active for many years in her parish community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Wood; mother, Eileen Grode; and brother, Steve Grode.

Survivors include her children Bradley (Katharine) Barondeau of Fort Wayne, IN; Amy (Jeff) Ladd of St. Louis, MO; and Byron Brazil of San Francisco, CA; as well as a granddaughter, Madeleine Barondeau of Fort Wayne, IN; and step-grandchildren, Rachel and Sam Ladd of St. Louis, MO, and Emma (Kyle) Robinson of Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Mrs. Wood is also survived by her father, Donald Grode, Bristol, SD; sisters Donna (Bryon) Davis, Punta Gorda, FL; Patricia (Randy) Hurd, Mankato, MN; Julia (Mike) Best, Sioux Falls, SD; Sheila (Chad) Hartman, Sioux Falls, SD and brothers Bruce Grode, Canton, SD and Mark Grode, Titusville, FL.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, MO 65203.

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  1. Dave and Tammy Orzel on January 29, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    Tam and Dave send condolences to the entire families. God Bless



  2. Linda Wattier Busch on January 29, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I remember all of the Grode family so well, so feel like she was still a neighbor.



  3. Dawn Taylor Kendrick on January 30, 2019 at 12:44 am

    So sorry to hear of Debby passing. Wishing you comfort in her memories.



  4. JoAnn Campbell on January 30, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Donna and Family; I am so very sorry for your loss. Everyday we are reminded, life is so very fragile. Wishing you peace and comfort, and may your wonderful memories help heal your broken hearts.



  5. Chuck and Susie Close on January 30, 2019 at 8:28 am

    Brad, Katharine and Maddie,

    Our hearts and prayers are with you . Prayers for your family that our merciful God surrounds you with his love, peace and healing during this difficult time.



  6. Merel & Swede on January 30, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Oh Julie, I am so sorry to hear this! Cancer seems to strike all of our families. God is with you, and us, through it all. May He ease your pain and comfort your heart! Love from us.



  7. Margie Washnok on January 30, 2019 at 11:25 am

    So sorry for your loss. May God ease your pain & comfort you during this time.



  8. Betty Schiley on January 30, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    My sympathy to all of the family . I always enjoyed visiting with Deb. Years ago she babysat for us.



  9. Rose Grode on January 30, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
    Rose and Family



  10. Pat Olson on January 30, 2019 at 9:15 pm

    Prayers for your family. Eileen and Steve were at the gates of Heaven to meet her. I give Don a hug and kiss every day at Sun Dial Manor. Your family is very special! God Bless!



  11. Mark Modesitt on January 31, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Very sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.



  12. LARRY LYNCH CLASS OF 1967 on January 31, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Sorry to hear this about another classmate leaving us . My prayers go out to her family .



  13. Cindy Jacobson on January 31, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    So sorry for your loss. She was one of my best friends when we were growing up. So many memories involve her and the fun we had. Such a great family.



  14. Deb Parker on February 1, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your sister……remember the good times…. hugs Deb Parker



  15. Larry "BO" Bossaller on February 1, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Deb was part of my RCIA program in joining the Catholic Church a few years ago. She was so committed to her belief of the Catholic Church that her contribution as a staff member of the RCIA program was exceptional. I was so blessed by her contribution that it made a difference in my belief in the Catholic Church. RIP Sister!!



  16. Susan Poff on February 1, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    I met Deb several years ago as she was a regular substitute staff person at our school. I always enjoyed working alongside Deb. She spoke often of her Tom and my first thought upon learning of her passing was, at last she and Tom are together again. Blessings to all. Deb was a lovely spirit.



  17. Anna Franklin on February 2, 2019 at 9:09 am

    My heart goes out to you. Deborah will be missed by many! I met Deb in the mid eighties and with life changes through the years we would lose track of each other, but never our friendship! God bless!



  18. Fred Payne on December 8, 2019 at 8:52 am

    To the family of Deborah Wood,
    I met Deborah on CatholicMatch in about November 2014 and had several dates with her. I fell in love with Deborah but she was wise enough to know that her heart still belonged to Tom and that we not a great match.
    She left me with wonderful memories. I was impressed and attracted by with spiritual commitment to Christ. I know that she made it to sainthood and pray to her as a saint. You (her family) should know that she loved you dearly and was proud of you. I could tell that she was also close to her dad.
    I know that this Christmas season will be different without the cheer that she brought you as your mother. Time heals.
    I have some delightful pictures of Deborah that I am willing to share should someone request.
    Blessings and best wishes to the family of Deborah Wood,
    Fred Payne
    Fred.payne@uky.edu



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