Bruce D. Wood
Bruce D. Wood, age 74, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1951, to Lewis and Athol Wood.
Bruce graduated from Eaton Rapids High School, Class of 1969, and married the love of his life, his beautiful bride Marsha, in 1971. He spent many years working at General Motors before retiring in 2001. A proud leukemia survivor, Bruce showed incredible strength, resilience, and determination throughout his life.
Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He truly had a zest for life and loved big. Bruce was a leader — someone people naturally looked up to and admired. He was strong, kind, and dependable, always willing to help anyone who needed it. If Bruce gave you his word, you could count on it. He was a protector and provider, but most of all, he was ours. He was a friend and inspiration to all who knew him and will be missed more than words can say.
Bruce loved to joke and laugh, and he could always lighten the mood. He was a true jack of all trades, always tinkering, fixing, or building something. He enjoyed camping, spending time with family and friends at the property, volleyball, playing cards, and snowmobiling.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Athol Wood; his sister Sandy; and his brothers Burr and Leon.
He is survived by the love of his life, Marsha Wood; his daughter Tabatha (Schad); his son Adam; his grandchildren Ryan (Shi), Miranda (Xavier), Collin, Dylan, Devin, Destiny (Maverick), Jaydyn, and Trinity (Jack); and his great-grandchildren Izzy, Dawson, Ava Rae, and Ozzy.
Bruce is also survived by his sisters Becky (Bruce) Zgoda and Rene (Kevin) Kole; his brothers Dan (Connie) Wood, Robin (Mary) Wood, Loren (Amy) Wood, and Eric (Gwen) Wood; his brother-in-law Al Conklin; his sisters-in-law Linda and Mary Wood; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is being planned for Bruce in the spring.
Contributions in Bruce’s memory may be made to the family or to the Be The Match Foundation.
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