"It was so exciting as a child to go with my parents (John and Veronica) all the way from Arkansaw, WI to Rochester to visit Dad's cousin Lloyd, his wife Beverly and their family. I felt so welcomed by the warmth of their home. Dr. Lloyd Wood touched so many lives. God blessed us all with Lloyd's presence in this world. Extending our sincere condolences to the family. Carol Caturia Marin"
In loving memory of
Lloyd Wood
August 8, 1925 - October 29, 2020
Lloyd Thomas Wood, age 95, of Rochester died peacefully in the presence of family at Mayo Hospital Methodist campus on October 29, 2020. He was born on August 8, 1925 in Lake City, Minnesota to Dwight and Mina Wood. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Lake City High School. He attended Winona State College and received his BS from the University of Minnesota in 1951. He went on to earn his MD degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1954. During his time in medical school he met his soulmate Beverly Ann Brandt. They were united in marriage on August 2, 1952, and together they raised their six children.
After graduation, Lloyd had an internship at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He then entered private practice in 1955 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Lloyd and Beverly moved their family to Rochester, Minnesota where he joined Olmsted Medical Group from 1958 to 1964. In 1964, he went back to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic. Upon completion, he joined the staff at Mayo in 1966 and worked there until his retirement in 1987. He served as medical director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, at Rochester Methodist hospital from 1983-1987. He served as secretary, and later as president of the Minnesota Physiatric Society. He was instrumental in the development of Rochester, and later Southeast Minnesota, Center for Independent Living and the building of their independent living facilities in Rochester, Red Wing and Winona, serving as secretary of the board for many years. After his retirement from Mayo, he continued to do consulting work across the country for many years.
Lloyd is survived by his wife of 68 years, Beverly. He is also survived by his sister Louise Hartley of Mebane, NC, daughters Karen (Richard) Rubino of Clifton, VA, Beth Wood-Anderson of Rochester, Diane (Russell) Morris of Lindstrom, MN and by sons Cameron (Kirstin), Craig and Thomas (Jean) all of Rochester, his grandchildren Jennifer, Sarah, Krista, Anna, Zachary and Lauren as well as his 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ennis.
A private family celebration of life is planned as Lloyd donated his body to the Mayo Clinic. Memorials are preferred to the University of Minnesota Medical School, SEMCIL or the Mayo Foundation. The family wishes to thank the Mayo Palliative Care program for their compassionate care.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wood family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.
Tributes
"My Dad, John Caturia was a first cousin. He passed away in November of 2018. He had wonderful memories as a child of spending time with Mina and Dwight's family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Caturia Joslin"
"Lloyd Wood was a wonderful man, husband, father and friend to many people. He had a great sense of humor too. I played go fish with him, Beverly, Beth, Dianne, Russ and their two girls a long time ago. He won a shower cap and proudly wore it throughout the evening. His family is so lucky to have him to love for so many years. Laurie Stoffer Steiger "
"I knew Lloyd and his passion for SEMCIL, and the various independent living facilities we have today in large part due to his good work. Please accept my condolences and remember the good things he left us all. "
"Dear Karen and family, Sending heartfelt condolences to you all. May your loving memories provide solace and comfort in this difficult time. "
"With sympathy to the Wood family: Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending my sympathy to Karen, Beth, and Mrs. Wood with prayers for comfort,"
"Dear Wood family, I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. He truly set the example for you all to live life to the fullest! Keep those memories close at heart and share them often as the family gathers together for the holidays. With love, Jon and Laurie Kehret"
"To the Wood family: My deepest sympathies and prayers to you all with Dr. Wood's passing. As a friend of Diane through the years, I must say I loved your father, such a kind, sweet gentle man. Your parents were both always so welcoming to everyone, and I'm so glad I got to know him, as well as your mom. And, of course, those times being at your home and your little brothers pestering us girls, haha. Even though it is never easy to say goodbye to a parent, I thank God that your dad had such a long, wonderful life, and he certainly lived it well. I am so sorry for your pain and I hope you all know I'm thinking of you. Your friend, Marilyn (Swenson) Moore."
"I enjoyed being Dr. Wood's medical secretary in PM&R for several years. He was well-organized, positive-minded, and was a pleasure to work with. He was a soft-spoken physiatrist and a mentor to many. He exuded compassion towards his patients and was well-liked by many. ?Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.? - Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss)"