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November 5, 2003ObituariesTRAVERSE CITY - Christopher Scott Wood, 50, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, as the result of an airplane accident.Born March 30, 1953, he was the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Woodard) Wood. Chris is survived by his mother, Elizabeth; sisters, Susan and Kimberly; brothers, Grant, Michael and Timothy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward. Chris grew up in Bloomington, Ill., graduating in 1976 from Illinois State University with a bachelor of science degree in geology and a master's degree in geological engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1978. He worked his entire professional life as a production and design engineer in the oil and gas industry for Northern Illinois Gas, Amoco and West Bay Exploration in Traverse City, as an independent consulting engineer. Chris took professional pride in his safety record for the facilities he designed and the benefit they brought to the communities where they were located. He married the former Kathryn "Kate" Marsh in Bloomington, Ill., in 1975, and they permanently relocated to the Traverse City area in 1980. Their children, Eric Edward and Erin Marie Wood, were raised in this wonderful community. He loved the time he spent with his children, coaching girls and boys basketball in 5th and 6th grades, volunteering in scouts, PTO and other school and social activities over the years. Chris shared his love of sports, rockets and geology with everyone. He will be fondly remembered as an adventurous soul, willing to try something once, but was happiest among family and friends. He will be missed by many. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Louise Kountze and The Rev. D. Edward Emenheiser will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glenn Loomis Elementary School or Traverse City West Girls Softball. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. SUTTONS BAY - Agnes Louise Bumgardner, 96, of Suttons Bay, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, in Leland. She was born Sept. 23, 1907, in Maple City, the daughter of Frank and Josephine (Dvolacek) Riss. On May 14, 1927, she married Andrew Bumgardner in Maple City. He preceded her in death in 1979. Agnes enjoyed playing bingo, embroidery, crocheting and playing cards. She loved chocolate candy. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Joan (Elmer) Everson, and her son, John Bumgardner, both of Suttons Bay; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna and Josephine; her brother, Frank; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha. Visitation will take place Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Suttons Bay/Bingham Fire and Rescue, or to the Suttons Bay Friendship Center. RUTH M. ALLORE, 92, of Williamsburg, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Hope Village. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 5, at the Allore Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, where visitation will be from noon until the time of service. Local arrangements were provided by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. MARGARET LILLIAN JACKSON, 92, of Beulah, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah, with visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home. Interment services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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