Hello Sandie and Patrick, i know i am late in this entry but i have just learned of Bill's passing (news is slow to arrive in Tasmania) and wanted to express my sympathy. He was a wonderful advisor and committee member for my MPH in 1986-7. He was instrumental in advising on subjects to take to achieve my goals. He was also the person who advised on a site for my fieldwork (Kiribati) and how to organize it through Dr. Tetauau Taitai (a former MPH student from Kiribati). Without his sage support and advice i might still be at UH looking for a place to do my fieldwork. He was probably the most helpful and approachable academic, who had helping the student as his prime focus. RIP Bill.

So sad to hear. Mrs. Wood and Patrick, please accept my heart-felt sympathy as we remember your husband and dad. Dr. Wood was my advisor during my MPH program at UH Manoa 26 years ago. I have always remembered him as a kind, wise, very perceptive man, with a great sense of humor. He was a "bridge-builder" and an agent of good in this world, touching so many lives. Wishing you a special peace.

So sad to hear. Mrs. Wood and Patrick, please accept my heart-felt sympathy as we remember your husband and dad. Dr. Wood was my advisor during my MPH program at UH Manoa 26 years ago. I remember him as a kind, wise, very perceptive man with a great sense of humor. He was a "bridge-builder" and an agent of good in this world, touching so many lives. Wishing you a special peace.

Bill Wood was one of my closest friends while growing up in Regina. For years I have been trying to find him again to share old times. I was shocked to discover he has passed before I could contact him again. He was a wonderful friend and colleague and is missed even more now.

Ah, Sandie. . . you, Bill, Whitney and I shared such laughter while we were in Hawaii in the early 80s.  And many festivals at Thomas Square.  And many pool hours.  He will be sorely missed, the twinkle in his eyes, his quick smile, his sweetness.  Sympathy to you and Patrick as you move through life without such a lovely lovely soul.

Bill was a wonderful storyteller whose welcoming demeanor and quick wit lit up a room. He was one of the kindest souls I was lucky enough to know and work with for many years. My deepest sympathy.

Dear Wood Family,

I am truly devastated by the news of Dr. Wood's passing. Dr. Wood was a wonderful man and a great teacher. He took both teaching and his students very seriously. Dr. Wood was my MPH thesis committee chair when I studied at University of Hawaii, School of Public Health in the late 90s. Dr. Wood was the best mentor any student could have hoped for. I remember when my parents came to Hawaii for my graduation ceremony. I introduced them to Dr. Wood and they got along almost immediately. I can still recall how energetically they discussed medicine and public health. My parents (both physicians) later on told me that they were so impressed by Dr. Wood, his sharp mind, keen insight and academic wisdom. 

Dr. Wood also knew my husband James White, whom also worked at UH. We kept in touch with him throughout the years, even after we left Hawaii in 2005. Dr. Wood was always very kind to me. Every year I sent him a family Christmas card and exchanged with him about what I was working on. He was always pleased when I told him how much I learned at UH and how I applied what I learned to my work in State Dept. of Public Health, and with the CDC. I will always admire him for his original thoughts and drive, and his Canadian sense of humor. Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. I shall miss him dearly.

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Donald William "Bill" Wood

October 22, 1946 – November 24, 2015

Borthwick Mortuary

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