Howard passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
He will be sadly missed by his brother Morris (Evelyn) Wood; sister-in-law Joanne Wood; nieces Shelly (Don) Isley, Pauline Wood (Murray Olfert) and Cathleen Wood; nephew Brad Wood; as well as many cousins, great-nieces and nephews and numerous close friends. Howard was predeceased by his parents Warren and May Wood, his brother Gordon Wood and nephew Stephen Wood.
Howard was a very kind and caring person and because of his nature he will be dearly missed.
Howard was born in Saskatoon, SK on April 12, 1939. He attended elementary school at Hawoods School near Grandora, SK before moving to Saskatoon, SK to attend high school at Bedford Road Collegiate and then the University of Saskatchewan.
Howard worked in the hospitality industry in Saskatoon at the King George Hotel. In 1975, he moved to Calgary, AB where he continued to further his career at various hotels. Howard thoroughly enjoyed his work and the many great friends he made along the way, who became like family to him until he retired at the Best Western Port-O-Call in Calgary.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no funeral at this time. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Saskatoon at a later date.
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