HOOD - It is with sadness that the family of Doris Elizabeth (Skinner) Hood announce her passing October 8, 2012 at Lady Minto Health Care Center in Edam. Born May 23, 1928 at Maymont, SK to Olivia and Harry Skinner, Doris trained as a school teacher and came to Minnehaha district in 1945 to teach. She was an avid reader, cook, gardener, and lifelong learner. Doris kept a warm and loving home, hosted large family gatherings, and delighted in her family and friends - she was our champion. Predeceased by her husband Winslowe, Doris is survived by sister-in-law Myrna Skinner, sister-in-law Ruth (Ken) Gibson, brother-in-law Len Heth; daughter Sherri (Lynn) Grant - Amy (Wayne) Andree, Logan (Avery) Grant, Brenna Grant, Morgan (Jenn Tedford) Grant; son Shannon (Louise) Hood - Jody (Erin) Hood, Angie (Kris) Carver, Nathan (Anna) Hood; 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Her funeral service was conducted from Edam Community Center on October 12, 2012 with Reverend Kun Kim officiating. Eulogy by Jody Hood, scripture readings by Amy Andree and Brenna Grant. Active pallbearers were Logan Grant, Wayne Andree, Morgan Grant, Jody Hood, Kris Carver, Nathan Hood. Interment was held in Edam Cemetery. Card of Thanks The family of Doris Hood would like to thank the staff at Lady Minto Health Care Center for their exemplary care, treating Mom with patience and dignity during her three and a half year stay there. Loss of speech made it difficult to visit with Mom, and we sincerely thank those who tried. Thanks to the Community Choir at Mom's service, and to organist Bev Meikle. Thanks to all who sent cards, flowers, brought food or phoned to acknowledge the loss of our mother. _____________________________________________________________
