Neta Cheney Wood Obituary (1915 - 2013)

"Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend" Neta Cheney Wood, age 97, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. Neta was born August 15, 1915 in East Garland, Utah to Owen Whitaker Cheney and Ada Sarah Capener Cheney. She had four brothers, Orval, Mack, Ted and Doril Cheney. She attended school in Garland, Utah, graduating from Bear River High School. She was active in church, school and community activities. She married her sweetheart, Theron E. Wood, on November 30, 1934. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on December 16, 1952. Neta and Theron were the proud parents of four children, 16 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 34 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she actively served in many positions including Cub Scouts, on Stake Y.W. and Primary Boards and as Ward Relief Society President. Neta and Theron were devoted to each other and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and family outings. After Theron retired, they spent time traveling and camping with the "Good Sams" club. Neta was proud of her family and took great joy in watching the many things they accomplished. She had a spunky personality and brought a sense of fun to every family gathering. She was extremely talented and will be fondly remembered for the beautiful gifts she fashioned for each of us. We will especially miss her darling sense of humor, her love for all of us and her presence in our lives. "We love you, Mom." Neta was preceded in death by her husband, Theron; her parents; her brothers and their spouses; a son-in-law, Gilbert; and a granddaughter, Robin. She is survived by her children, Sharon Weiss, Lynn (Sheila) Wood, Owen (Janet) Wood, Wayne (Lorraine) Wood; two sisters-in-law, Beth & Donna Wood; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Murray 16th Ward, 619 West 5750 South, at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be at the church from 10:30-11:45 a.m. before the funeral. Interment will be in the Garland City Cemetery at 3:30 p.m.