Iva Wood, 76, of Angelica, New York, passed away Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 of a brief illness at Strong Memorial Hospital. Iva was born to Orval and Eleanor Buchanan, August 03, 1943 in Winterdale, Pennsylvania.
Iva graduated from Hancock School in 1961. She married the love of her life, Paul Wood on July 24th, 1966, and they lived together in Angelica, NY. Iva waitressed since she was a young girl. She also worked in Sonyea as a nurses assistant in the seizure unit. She waitressed the last thirty years of her life at the Belvidere Truck Stop.
Iva had many hobbies that she enjoyed such as gardening, planting flowers, picking blueberries with her husband in their blueberry patch, quilting and making gift baskets. She was a wonderful caregiver to her son. They spent a lot of time going to auctions and shopping trips. She also loved her church, the people and all of the activities.
Iva is survived by her loving husband: Paul Wood Sr. Her two children: Paul Wood Jr. and Lorinda Wood (Billy Niedermaier). Three grandchildren: Carissa Yates (Jake Yates), Shanda Harrington, Allicia Harrington, (Christopher Peckham). Two great grandchildren: Leila and Alexis Peckham. She was also survived by her siblings Joyce Smith, Kay Wormuth and Vaughn Buchanan. She was predeceased by her sister Dee Hadden.
She will always be remembered by her sparkling personality, quick witt and her ways to make you laugh and smile. Giving, loving, caring, beautiful woman. She will be missed.
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Funeral Details:
January 11, 2020
Garwoods United Methodist Church, 10524 Co Rd 15B, Canaseraga, NY 14822
Details: Calling hours are from 1-3. Services following and luncheon.
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