Photo courtesy of Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte
North Platte, Nebraska
Feb 11, 2000 – Nov 12, 2020 (Age 20)
Bryce Daniel Wood, 20, of North Platte, died November 12, 2020 at Great Plains Health. He was born in North Platte, on February 11, 2000 to Adrian Wood and Jessica Lynn Wood.
Bryce lived and worked in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 2018.
Bryce had an unparalleled passion for the outdoors. Most often he could be found hunting or at the inlet fishing. Bryce was known for having a “magic hook”, no fish was safe from him. He enjoyed playing pinball and the Big Buck Hunter games. He has a contagious smile and was loved by everyone he met. Bryce has a large family that loved him and he will be deeply missed.
Survivors include: father; Adrian (Paula) Wood, North Platte, mother; Jessica (Ethan Kraus) Wood, Lodgepole, Nebraska, stepfather; Dave Hotes, Sidney, Nebraska, grandparent’s; Kenneth (Coleen) Wood, North Platte, Kathy (Sam) Forrester, Gothenburg, Nebraska, Denise Markussen Nelsen (Rick Pelletier), Julesburg, Colorado, great-grandparents; Betty Betz, Greeley, Colorado, aunts and uncles: Arlyn (Lori) Wood, North Platte, Amy (Jay) Harrison, Loveland, Colorado, Kelly (Lisa) Nelson, great uncles; Chris (Chrissy) Wood, Lynn (Shirley) Wood, Jim Wood all of North Platte, Don (Claudia) Wood, El Paso, Texas, Mike (Jamie) Barnaby, Greeley, Colorado siblings; Harlee, Denim, Joslynn and Gage Hotes, Messiah Moul, Dennis and Bailee Kraus of Lodgepole, Nebraska, Colton Lentz, McCook, Nebraska.
Close friends; Tim Merica, Adam Kelsey, Keegan Cummings, Shane Klasna
Also survived by so many other family and friends that we are unable to mention.
Preceded in death by; great-grandmother, Leora Wood, great-grandfather Don Betz, and Aunt Lori Nelson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ethyn Wood, Keegan Cummings, Tim Merica, Shane Klasna, Nathan Wood, Jason Davis, Ty Davis, Arlyn Wood
The family has established a memorial in Bryce’s name and can be directed to Go Fund Me under Bryce’s Memorial.
Online condolences may be shared at www. adamsswanson.com.
Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend James Trippett officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, November 19, 2020, noon – 8 pm, with family receiving friends from 6 – 8 PM. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Masks are requested for those attending any of the services and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
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Keith met Bryce not long ago. Said he was super nice and Keith cried to know of losing him. Keith will hold a special place in his heart for Bryce.
Keith Allen
November 22, 2020
Rest in Piece Bryce
Matt
November 22, 2020 | North Platte, NE | Acquaintance
Adrian and family, Thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Always remember the tall fish stories and the phantom deer that escaped are memories that will last forever! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Lisa Wood
Larry Wood
November 21, 2020 | Lincoln, NE | Family
To the wood family I didn't know Bryson but I'm so sorry for your loss God bless you and he is heaven now watching over you love aunt winnie and family
Winnie Stauffer
November 20, 2020 | Federal Hts, CO | Family
He was my third cousin I never met him but I wish I would he will be loved and missed he is now a angel never forgotten
Sharon Stauffer
November 20, 2020 | Federal Hts, CO | Family
Adrian and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Cindy McConnell
cindy mcconnell
November 20, 2020 | Kearney, NE | Friend
Bryce was always so energetic and loved hanging out with his cousins. He was like a brother to Ethan, Taylor,Brandy, Nathan,Mason and Kaleb.
When we would visit my two kids would just join the party. The laughter out of them was contagious.
Prayers for all of the family. He is now your guardian angel.
Lisa Reiter
November 20, 2020 | Lafayette, LA | Friend
Adrian, we are so very sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know that we care. What a tragic thing to have Bryce taken so soon. I remember him when he would come in for his dental appointments when he was younger. We pray that Bryce will rest in peace.
Russ and Cathy Hougan
November 19, 2020
Adrian and family, I do not have the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I am praying for you all.
Marisa Joudrey
November 19, 2020 | Kearney, NE | Friend