September 17, 1955 - January 23, 2024
Robert Gray Wood, born September 17, 1955, in Spokane, WA passed away surrounded by his family on January 23, 2024. Bob was raised in Spokane, where he went to North Central High School, graduating in 1973. He then went to Spokane Falls Community College and received a degree in Graphic Design. He pursued his four-year degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University. From 1983 to present Bob operated his own graphic design studio, DesignWise. Bob met his wife, Cheryl in 1978 and they were married in 1980 in the Cardston Alberta Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bob?s early years were spent camping and backpacking with the scouts at church and with his brother-in-law and nephews. He developed a great love for all things outdoors. When Bob and Cheryl were raising their four sons, many summer days were spent camping in the great northwest. When his sons were old enough to carry a pack, they too began backpacking. Bob loved canoeing, snowshoeing, camping, backpacking, and hiking. He looked at the outdoors as his canvas. He has painted many paintings of birds, lakes, and many species of wildlife. Bob also loved to garden. He always had a large garden filled with many vegetables and flowers. His yard was a source of pride for him. He would grow many flowers from seeds and had numerous flowers of all kinds surrounding his yard. Birding has become a hobby in the last several years. He loved to feed and attract birds to his yard and study their habitats. Bob enjoyed singing and was in the Spokane Expo Choir in 1974. He sang in several choirs at Church as well as sang many, many solos. His beautiful voice will be missed. Bob loved serving in his many church assignments for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he was 20 years old, he served a two-year mission in the Virginia Roanoke Mission. At church he served in various capacities working in leadership positions and with the young men and scouting organization. He loved to serve wherever he could and was often found quietly doing service for someone. He loved his Savior Jesus Christ and had a strong belief in and understanding of his purpose here on earth. Bob?s family was the center of his life. He enjoyed any time he could spend with his sons, daughter-in-law and especially his three grandchildren. His favorite name was ?Grandpa?. Bob is survived by his wife, Cheryl, four sons Derek (Shavonne), Christopher, Devon, and Nathan, three grandchildren, Samuel, Clair, and Matthew, one sister Billie Vaughn, many nephews, three nieces, many great nephews, great nieces, one aunt, Gerry Conrad and cousins. Everyone will greatly miss Bob for his quiet strength, calmness, and the lo
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