Marilyn Wood

Marilyn was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert and Lucille Jacobs on April 10, 1936. Growing up, Marilyn divided her time between Wichita and the family farm in Copeland, Kansas. As a child, Marilyn lived through one historical event after another, including the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, and World War II. These experiences helped shape Marilyn as an adult. Marilyn was a hard worker. She fought hard to overcome any adversity presented to her in life. She appreciated the value of a dollar. And, most importantly to Marilyn, she always put her family first.

Marilyn graduated from Wichita State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. Marilyn had a lengthy and enjoyable career as an educator, serving as a classroom teacher and reading specialist. Toward the end of her career, she was also a consultant for IBM. In this role, she assisted in bringing technology to the classroom to help children learn to read. It was a fitting capstone for a life-long educator who was born during the most difficult of times.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Bill Wood (Pam) and Steve Wood (Andrea), grandchildren Michael Wood, Lauren Dutcher (James) and Alex Wood, and great-granddaughter Elliana Dutcher. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Bob Jacobs.

Due to the pandemic, there will be a private family service. The family requests that those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Marilyn’s name.