Obituaries
David Bruce Wood, 73
April 06, 2013
David Bruce Wood, 73, of Lancaster, entered peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. Wood with whom he would have celebrated his 47th wedding anniversary on May 14, 2013. He was born in East Orange, NJ, son of the late Edgar C. Wood and the late Helen Schmidt Wood. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served his country as a submariner from 1959 to 1963. He graduated from St. Joseph University in 1973. He was a member of Lancaster Alliance Church.
He was the devoted father to two sons: David P., husband of Denise Woodside, of Seattle, WA and Kevin J., husband of Angela Garner Wood, of Lancaster; one daughter, Susan E., wife of David Roscoe, of Brandon, FL; and grandfather of one grandchild, Mikeala Wood. He is also survived by his stepmother, Rosemary Wood, of Indiana, PA.
A Memorial Service honoring Bruce’s life will be held at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 4PM. Family and friends will be received from 3-4PM at the church on Sunday. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA on Friday, April 12, 2013 with departure from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory can be made to the Lancaster Alliance Church, at the above address and Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Sara and I are sad to hear about Bruce’s passing. We’re thinking of you.
Dave & Sara Homer
Dear Ruth, Children, Family and Friends, our deepest sympathy to you. We are thinking of you.
Love,
Ben and Mary Lapp
Kevin-I only met your father briefly, during the rehearsal for your wedding…but if he is anything like you, then the world has lost a funny, warm, caring man. You and Ang are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope you can comfort each other in this time.
Jeanette Gallagher
I worked with Bruce for a few years at Stauffers Garden Center. He and I worked Tuesday nights when the store wasn’t busy, and I always looked forward to"Tuesdays with Bruce." He and I would have great conversation and even from those few encounters I knew he was a great fellow and I am sad at his death. You are in my prayers.
Kameron Dunn
Sailor, rest your oars. Condolences to your family from the Reading Subvets. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Richard OKeefe and the membership of
Reading Branch, US Submarine Veterans
Our condolences and God’s blessings to Ruth and all of David’s family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace that passes all understanding, comfort you in His everlasting arms and heal all the broken hearts. We are grateful for David’s service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service having qualified in submarines on the USS Conger s-477 in 1961 and also serving on the USS Trutta SS-421. To our "Brother of the Dolphin" … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones. Thank you for your service to God and Country." — Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI and retired Christian and Missionary Alliance pastor.
