Mary Beth Wood
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

"Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family. Mary Beth was a special education teacher for our daughter, Jessica when she was in HSE developmental preschool. Our daughter loved her!! She was one of Jessica's favorite teachers. We would catch up with each other when we'd run into each other at Agape Therapeutic Riding Center, and would cheer our girls on together at Equestrian Special Olympics. Mary Beth was such a beautiful person who had so much love her in heart. She will be missed very much by all those she touched."

"My prayers are with all your family and friends. I was fortunate to know her as a fellow EC teacher. I admired her passion and knowledge as well as her commitment to students with special needs. She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by all."

"Mary Beth was our son Will's resource teacher in a community placement for HSE's Early Childhood program. She was so wonderful with him, enjoyed all of Will's good qualities and helped him so tremendously in the school year she was with him. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our prayers go out to her family and friends."

"Mary Beth and I attended Ball State University together. We met on the first day of school our freshman year and we became instant friends due to her warm and fun nature. My colleges years wouldnt have been the same without her. In the years to come I had the pleasure of babysitting Craig and sharing her life. She will be in my heart and prayers. Rest in peace MB"

"My heart goes out to Mary Beth's family . I have known Mary Beth, her sisters and mother and father for many years, when we all lived in Cincinnati. I do so wish that my son Stuart and his wife Sonja could have known Mary Beth when they all lived in Fishers. I'm sure they would also have been good friends. May God bless."

"Goodbye, MaryBeth. Wyoming was such a small school that you knew everyone. I spent many years watching you cheer on the sidelines while I was in the bleachers in the band. Your enthusiasm will greatly be missed. "

"I am so honored that I had the chance to know you and to call you my friend. In the short time that I have known you, I have seen what a good loving heart you have, and how much you love your family and friends. You have such a good sense of humor and I am going to miss sporting the boys beer helmet with you! :) Corbin adored you and we will both miss you greatly and will treasure the memories that we have of you. You have two beautiful kids that will be loved and looked after by many. When the sun is shining I will know you are smiling down on us... when its raining I will know those are your tears...and I know someday I will walk through the golden gate and see your beautiful face. Thank you for being you!"

"Craig & Annie, We are so sorry. Your mom was very special to us. We remember how much fun we had with both of you and your mom when we all bowled together for Special Olympics. Love, Debbie and Leigh Ann."

"Mary Beth was always a breath of sunshine. She was an energetic, positive young lady who spread energy and joy everywhere she went. We are blessed that we knew her and her beaurtiful children. I was the Special Olympics coach for bowling and I had Annie and Craig on a Unified team together until he went to college. Annie was the athlete and Craig was her Unified partner. Mary Beth was their cheerleader. Their mother loved them dearly and I know their hearts are breaking now. I hope they feel the love that surrounds them and know there are so many people here on earth to help them through. Most importantly they have their own guardian angel in heaven watching over them and they can see her again someday. Love & Prayers, Sam & Sue McNew"

"I am saddened to lose a high school friend. She fought honorably and long against her illness. I wish her family the best as they move on without her."

"Even at this sad time, I cannot think of Mary Beth without smiling. Her cheerful outlook, smile, and happy spirit will always be remembered."

"Dear friends and family of Mary Beth, I am so saddened by your sad news. May you feel the ripples of love and sweetness created by Mary Beth in her daily life and work.I too will hold this spunky spirit that I knew in highschool in my heart. Here's wishing you strength as you adjust to the loss.Fondly, Carrie Evans"

"Although Mary Beth and I somehow grew apart from our childhood friendship, I have a very specific and unduring memory of us laughing hysterically as her little dog from childhood frenetically shook a squeaky toy. I have often smiled over this memory even in my adult life and think of it whenever I think of Mary Beth. To me her name conjures unadulterated joy, and it always will. God bless her family and children during this difficult time, particularly during a holiday. My prayers are with all of you. Love, Jenni"

"Dear Marty, Debbie and Mr. Franks,There isn't a person who grew up in Wyoming who doesn't think of Marybeth's beautiful smile and shining blonde hair. She was always spunky and kind and temendously well-loved. My heart breaks for you. My family sends their love and prayers to you all. Karyn"

"Dear Family and friends of Mary Beth,My hear just aches when I think of your loss. Though it has been years since MB and I shared so much it seems like just yesterday. There are hundreds of memories that make me smile and cry. Mary Beth and I had such a blast together (along with so many others!) We had the same crushes on boys, laughed, danced, cried and even broke laws all in the spirit of the most fabulous high school life. This reminds us all that life is so short. I love you MBF and I'll miss you!Sincerely, Germaine"

"Our prayers go out to Mary Beth's family. We were blessed to know her last year while O'Reilly was in a community preschool setting. She was always willing to go the extra mile to help us. Mary Beth always had a smile and friendly demeanor. We'll miss her greatly!"

"To Mary Beth's family and friends,I want to send you my deepest sympathy on the loss of a sister, mother, daughter and friend. My memories of Mary Beth are from growing up in Wyoming, as other's have said here, and the thing I see when I think of her is her smile!Mary Beth is a joyful person in my memories and so she shall always remain.My prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow and loss. She has a legacy through her family and friends, no matter how wide the divide.Stacy Cole"

"To Mary Beth's family: I was deeply saddened to see the obituary in today's paper. I met Mary Beth years ago as her physician, and got reacquainted more recently as a volunteer at Agape and Special Olympics, where I got to know Annie a little also. Mary Beth was truly a very special person, always so positive , cheerful and nice no matter what the circumstances. She left the world a better place. You will be in my prayers."

"I am deeply sadden by your passing.I remeber the days that we would go out to eat the pool and do special oylmpics together. R.I.P Mary beth "

" It was truly an honor to have known Mary Beth and we had nothing but laughs when we were together. Her sense of humor, down-to-earth personality and constant smile will forever linger in our hearts. Our prayers are now with Craig and Annie & the rest of her family. We will miss you!!! Heaven truly does have a new Angel. Merry Christmas Mary Beth."

"Dear Craig & Annie,I worked at New Britton in the office when your Mom was there as a teacher in Early Childhood, and Annie was a student in the program. Mary Beth alway had a smile, and she was so much fun to be around. I saw her now and then since that time when she came to New Britton for a conference. Our hearts are mourning your loss of a wonderful Mom and our loss of a special teacher and friend.Bless you both and the rest of Mary Beth's family and loved ones."

"Craig and Annie -We are so sad about the loss of your mom. She was Jacob's teacher in early childhood, and we ran into her often around town, as well as cheering Craig on at the FHS soccer games when our son, Nick, joined the team. She was an amazing person. Our prayers are with all of you."

"Mary Beth was my sorority sister at Ball State and her kindness and sense of humor brought lots of smiles to our special sisterhood. I'm praying for your family and friends during this difficult time. She will be greatly missed. In Deepest Sympathy, Kelly Hurlburt-Larkey"

"My heart goes out to Mary Beth's family and to everyone who knew her. I will always remember what a special personMary Beth was and will always cherish the great memories I have of her. Rest in Peace my friend."

"Mary Beth was my daughter's first teacher at Guion Creek Elementary and my first experience in dealing with the world of special education. I will never forget her warmth, her humor, and most of all her passion in seeing that her "kids" were dealt with fairly and educated to the best of their abilities. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those that loved her(including me)."

"Dear Family of Mary Beth, I was deeply saddened by the news of Mary Beth's passing. I got to know her about 10 years ago while we worked closely together on the HSE Softball & Baseball Youth Auxiliary together. We shared many laughs together and I got to know her children as well. She was a special lady all around. I will miss her greatly as I am sure many will. She touched each and everyone of us that came in contact with her. I hold your family in my thoughts and prayers.Bless All of You,Linda Hauschild"

"May God's love lead you through this difficult time. Mary Beth and I were sorority sisters at BSU and shared our first "grown up" apartment in Indy after graduating. So many special memories of MB during this time. My prayers go to her family and especially her kids. Remember mom's love for you and know you can always talk to her! Love you MB!"

"On behalf of MetLife and myself, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mother and sister. She always had a smile and a kind word to share. She will be greatly missed.Fermon"

"The hidden back eddies of life's fickle waters arbitrarily pull lives together. For brief moments in time they intermix and soon are released randomly downstream until they are caught, yet again. While I'm saddened for the lost opportunity to reconnect, fill in time's absence and share a laugh, I'm sure that in the past 30 years Mary Beth's smile and unbridled zest for life touched many. A great many high school memories were punctuated by her love and laughter. Going forward, may God bless her friends and family"

"Craig,I was one of the lucky ones that got to know your mom 12 years ago with youth football. You were always one of the most enjoyable kids I coached, and your speed was better than anyone. Your mom would be proud of the football league she helped develop in those early years. That small program of 200 kids is now over 1,100 kids. For all those hours of her of efforts many families have benefited. She was a very generous and kind woman. Coach Jim Wierciak "

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to MaryBeth's family and friends. MaryBeth will be missed here at The Goddard School! She has touched many of our children's lives through out the years. She will be greatly missed!"

"I was so sorry to read about Mary Beth. We worked together when she was at Central Elementary in Pike Township. I was the PTA president at the time and Mary Beth was setting up the Special Education Program there. She was kind and so funny. She always viewed her glass as half full. She was passionate about her work and about children...all children. God bless you all."

" Mary Beth was my son Connor's early education teacher both as a classroom teacher and community program director. Over the two years that Mary Beth taught my son, I grew to know and like her very much. I always knew Connor was in great hands with Mary Beth, and this was especially important because we had just moved to Fishers. A truly wonderful trait she was making EACH student feel like they were as though they were her favorite. What a warm, comfortable feeling that must have been for each student. When my son returned to Brooks School, I would meet her in the halls occasionally and she always had a friendly smile and asked me about Connor. (She was always amazed at how much he had grown.) She never forgot about him even though it had been years since she was his teacher. I always enjoyed meeting up with her and sharing a story or two. She was truly an amazing person. She made a great impact on my family and I will remember her always.My heart goes out to her family and friends. Kelly Haupt"

"I am so saddened to hear of Mary Beth's passing. She was the most fun, full of life lady! She was my daughter, Katie's preschool teacher many years ago. Katie was not always a serious student but she loved Mary Beth and would do anything she asked (almost). My condolences to her kids and family. What a huge loss."

" Dear family and friends of Mary Beth,Mary Beth's bright spirit is ingrained in the fabric of my Wyoming years. It's no surprise to me to read now about the many lives she's touched. A sweet spirit like hers is impossible to resist.With love, Nancy"

"I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't find out until now due to the holidays and traveling. Mary Beth was wonderful! I'm so sad that the world lost a person like her. It breaks my heart."