WOOD: Elizabeth "Liz" Jane Wood (née Patterson) was born July 21, 1926 to Thomas and Dora Patterson at her grandmother's home, one mile from the family homestead near the hamlet of Lilac, Saskatchewan. As a youth, Liz - or "Sis" as her brothers George and Robert adoringly knew her - used to help out on her parents' farm, tending to the animals or walking lunch out to her father in the field. She was always willing to help her mother with the housework and the garden. During her final year of school, she rode her bicycle to Ruddell for classes before boarding there for the winter months. She also took three years of piano lessons and used to play at dances. Liz met Rollie Wood in the mid-1940s and they soon began to date. Together they attended dances and curled. They married November 10, 1952 and less than two years later, Liz gave birth to Charlotte, who she described as the couple's "pride and joy." In 1960 the family moved to the Wood homestead where Liz and Rollie lived for nearly fifty years. They frequently entertained friends, and relatives, offering drinks, gossip, and a game of Kaiser to their visitors. The family also enjoyed ski-dooing, bonfires and camping trips. Once she became a grandmother, Liz looked forward to the holidays when Charlotte and Kirk brought their children Jennifer, Kimberly, and Michael to the farm. In later years she welcomed her grandsons-in-law Carl and Darrin then her great-grandchildren Zoe, Zachary, and Madison. Her family was now complete. In the mid-1990s, Liz underwent oral surgery, which threatened to produce considerable changes to her life. Nevertheless, she was never heard to complain and was quick to adapt. Liz moved to an apartment in North Battleford in 2010, a year-and-a-half after her beloved Rollie passed away. She settled into urban living, visiting often with her friends and family. Liz will be remembered for her love of life, her laughter, her kind disposition, and her empathy. She was not one to pass judgment and all were welcome to her home. Her family was deeply moved by the actions of friends and family during her final days, which conveyed their deep love for Liz. In lieu of flowers, Charlotte asks that donations be made in Liz's memory to the Ruddell Community Centre and Ruddell Cemetery. Thank you The family of Elizabeth Wood would like to thank the paramedics, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of the BUH Emergency Ward and 3rd Floor West - especially Kylie and Ria - for the kindness they showed our family. Thank you to Rev. Borgeson, Glenn Goodman, Darlene Wood, Elaine Currie, and Bob MacKay for the beautiful funeral service. Thank you to the Honourary and Active Pallbearers. We are grateful to the Ruddell Community Centre Association for serving lunch and to those who donated to the Ruddell Cemetery Fund and the Ruddell Community Centre. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, and hugs. And finally, thank you to everyone for being there for Mom over the past few years. Your help enabled her to keep her independence which was so important to her. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. ____________________________________________________
