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Adam Wood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2013.

Adam Montgomery Wood February 8, 1981 - September 13, 2013 Adam Wood passed away peacefully September 13, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife Arysta Bogner-Wood and his parents Mark and Gabrielle Wood; predeceased by his sister Marci (2003). Adam's passion in life was helping others discover their true potential through his extensive knowledge of the human body, mind and spirit; as a coach, mentor and above all, a devoted friend. May we all take comfort in knowing Adam has now found peace; our lives have forever been enriched for having crossed his path in this life.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m., at Edworthy Park, 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary. Everyone who has been inspired by his spirit are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Adam Montgomery Wood Foundation. Please email [email protected] for more information.

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47 Entries

September 10, 2014

The Universal Language speaks
words alone, cannot reconcile or illustrate, the depth of the void, created by the loss, of your form on earth.
No words..only KNOWING..
you KNOW our love…
you KNOW our suffering…
and WE KNOW your Spirit & Essence is PAINTED in the WINDS forever more.
WE MISS YOU………….
Mom & Dad

Terrie Clark

March 5, 2014

Dear Mark & Gabrielle,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Adam's passing. How proud you two must be of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

deidre gilbert

January 3, 2014

Arysta, I never met your adam but you were training me when you fell in love with him. I was just thinking about you and was stunned to hear of adams passing. I am so sad for you and his family. Too young and gone too soon....take care, deidre

Stephanie Barker

December 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Adam's passing. I went through Kinesiology with Adam at U of C and am reminded of his great laugh and infectious positive attitude. He was a truly authentic and inspirational individual, encouraging others to live to their fullest potential. My condolences to his family and close friends.

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Louise Le Cavalier

October 16, 2013

Dear Arysta, and family
I have just been informed about Adam's passing and I am so very saddened by these news, There are no adequate words to express my deepest condolences. I will remember Adam as a lovely young man who was passionate about all dimensions of health, and I always enjoyed talking to Adam (and you as well Arysta) as your neighbour next door. I believe that Adam is in heaven now seated next to his maker, where he will wait for all his loved ones in peace and serenity. Arysta, please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you need a listening ear. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Louise

Alannah Magee

October 14, 2013

Beautiful man. We hold dear the memories of our tour in Australia early this year. Your passion for spreading the word on leading a happy, energized and healthy life stays safe with us. Such a pleasure to have you touch our lives. Love and strength to Arysta and Adam's family.
Michelle and Alannah from SW AUS

Konrad Doerrbecker

October 12, 2013

There is not a a day, an hour when I don't think of you, Buddy. You were a bright light who couldn't live in the dark. I am so sorry this happened. Even more so for Gabrielle and Mark and Arysta. I am overwhelmed imagining your grief.

October 10, 2013

I just heard about this today and I am in shock. I first met Adam in 08. He was a client and then became a friend and colleague. I have nothing but admiration for him, his passion for his business and the health industry in general. Over the years I attended his open houses, bantered about the travel roller vs balls, and tried to keep track of what exciting things he was doing next. Adam was a consummate professional and over the years very graciously referred clients to me. I have a testimonial written by him on my brochure, and now that will have even more meaning to me. When he moved we still kept in touch but not nearly as frequently. I wish now that we had talked more. My heart deeply and truly goes out to Adams family and wife. We have lost a spectacular person and he will be greatly missed.
Kathleen Keller

Beverley Stacey and family

October 4, 2013

Mark and Gabrielle
Words cannot express the deep sorrow I feel for your loss. May the love you have for each other see you through this difficult time.

Dave and Cindy Wood

September 28, 2013

Mark, Gabrielle, and Arysta... we share in your grief and sadness in the passing of this wonderful young man. Our hearts go out to you. He will forever be missed and always remembered.

Lindsay Alcock

September 22, 2013

My deepest condolences to Arysta and family. I was so shocked to hear of Adam's passing. He will be missed very much. The sliding community will honor his memory. Rest in peace Adam

September 21, 2013

We knew Adam from basketball at Lindsay Park as a young high school student. As Adam matured physically and mentally we met through my daughter Beiges track club as Adam trained there. We last saw Adam as he progressed to Bob Sled. Adam was a good athlete and always polite and courteous. There is now a void. All the best to Adams family and close friends.

Peter Smith

September 21, 2013

My sincere sympathies and condolences to Mark and family on the loss of their beloved son Adam.
John Maguire.

Dalvis Smith

September 21, 2013

I remembered Adam at Track and field, he conducted himself with such dignity and respect for all, I would always say what a wonderful young man. My thoughts are with the family.

Sean Jain

September 20, 2013

I am still shocked and saddened by Adam's passing. He was the first person I ever met at Strath and he was an incredible person. RIP.

Jannette Festival

September 19, 2013

I was working with Arysta and Adam for 6 months when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In my heart I'll never forget the call I gave to Adam after my surgeries. He was so genuinely concerned. The next day he showed up on my doorstep with bags of food from Community health. Adam stayed 1/2 day and cooked healthy meals for me to help me heal. All I have is a memory of this Adam. I am happy you are not suffering but I miss you so much!

The Hildebrandts

September 19, 2013

Adam made it easy to be proud of him.
Our love and condolences to all who loved him.

Jen Martin (Isbister)

September 19, 2013

I cannot find the words to express how shocked and deeply saddened I am to hear of Adam's passing. I am flooded with so many wonderful memories of Adam's charismatic smile and contagious spirit. The world is a better place because of men like you. Rest in peace my friend, you will be forever missed, never forgotten. Arysta, Mark, Gabrielle - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

With heartfelt condolences,

Jen Isbister

September 19, 2013

Mark & Gabriella. So sorry for your loss. you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Adam rest in peace.

Love Beryl

September 19, 2013

Arysta and Family,

May we express our sadness in hearing the news of Adam's passing and your tragic loss. It was a shock to hear this news, and I will always remember him and you both with your kind hearts, positive energy, and zest for living life and achieving best health for yourself and for others.
We send kind and caring thoughts for you, Arysta and of course Adam's parents. May he rest in peace...

Julie Rogers and Peter Twist
Twist Sport Conditioning

Mida Matson

September 19, 2013

Mark & Gabrielle; You are in my thoughts and prayers. Adam was so special in every way.
Love;
Mida

Connie Rath

September 19, 2013

Gabrielle and Mark,
I just read Adam's obituary and want to send my deepest sympathy to you both. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
May you be blessed to feel peace during this time.
Connie

Andrea Llewellyn

September 19, 2013

Adam was a great role model. I lived across the street from him and his family for almost 20 years. Him and his sister Marci would babysit me and my siblings as they were about 6 years older than us.
When me and my sister were 10, us and the other neighbourhood kids our age wanted to build a go cart. After a few hours of very little being accomplished with the hammer and nails we had, our mom suggested we ask the older boy across the road, Adam, to help us. So we shyly went across the street and rang the doorbell. He miraculously agreed, and Adam became a bit of a neighbourhood hero. After a few weeks, the go cart was born. We would race it down the steep hill on our street with a kick start. It was named Airwood, which was spray painted on the back, and later Adam's sports car had the same license plate.
Adam was the kid our parents would use as a role model to motivate us to do our best in sports and school, to be a good person, and learning to grow up and support our family.
Our street was a very tight knit community of supportive families. We all had each others back.
When my brother badly hurt his back, Adam helped my brother recover from a back injury using physical training, for free.
He is someone we all respected and admired, and he will be greatly missed. I wish we had been more in touch over the past few years.

Love, Andrea Llewellyn

Keith Loach

September 19, 2013

Peace be with you Adam.

June & Ken Magwood

September 19, 2013

On behalf of the Magwood family I would like to send our sincere condolences to Adams family.

Marc Yott

September 19, 2013

I would like to offer my condolences to Adam's family. He was a great teacher and competitor.

Knute Dohnberg

September 19, 2013

On behalf of the Dohnberg family, I send our sincere condolences to Arysta and the Wood family.

David Smith

September 19, 2013

I trained with Adam in 2004 at COP, he was a great guy and I was shocked to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wood family.

Cristiano Paes & Heather Patterson

September 18, 2013

Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a kind, motivational and inspirational friend. I had the pleasure of being Adam's teammate for a couple of seasons and always enjoyed his company and advice after I had just moved to Canada. Even though I didn't speak very much English at this time, Adam always took the time to communicate with me. I also always enjoyed sharing my home-cooked Brazilian food with him and seeing how much he enjoyed it. Another example of Adam kindness: helped me get my first job in Canada. I am forever grateful for his friendship! I will always remember you, your big smile and contagious laugh. Rest in Peace, Adam.

Veroniqe Perks & Luce La Pietra

September 18, 2013

Luce and I are so saddened by this news. So many memories of working with Adam over the years. We are deeply sorry for your loss and hold you all in our prayers.

Jody McGuey

September 18, 2013

Gabrielle and Mark
I am truly sorry for your loss,
my thoughts are with you...

Chris Lori

September 18, 2013

Adam ~ Thank you for your contributions to others lives. God Bless your family.

September 18, 2013

Dear Arysta
Since we have learned of your loss, we have fondly remembered your high school days at Notre Dame and how your life blossomed when you met Adam. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of greatest heartache and sorrow.
The Yungblut (Jamie, Ilona & Len)

Michelle & Tim Dyrgas

September 18, 2013

Sending our deepest sympathies to the Wood family. Adam brought such great enthusiasm and passion to our beloved bobsleigh sport. Rest in Peace Adam.

September 18, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to Adam's family...We remember so fondly Adam cross country racing with our daughter Jill when they were in elementary school at Wildwood...He was a bright star even then....Val and Bob Stephanson Calgary and Jill and Mark Hickey Winnipeg

Blayne Addley

September 18, 2013

I will remember Adam as a kind, caring young man who had time for all. He was an exceptional athlete and leader who always conducted himself with dignity and humility. He was liked and respected by everyone.

September 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Adam's passing, and I wish to express my greatest condolences to the Wood family. While I did not know Adam well, our lives crossed paths at Strathcona. I will always remember him as an exceptional athlete, bright student, and one of the few popular kids in our grade who addressed me by my name - perhaps a silly thing to remember, but nearly a decade and a half later I still recall how this small act of kindness made me feel a little more human and worthy of peer respect. My thoughts are with the Wood family during this difficult time.

Louis Poirier

September 18, 2013

Adam was my first bobsleigh coach and continued to teach me a great deal over the years. To me he was a teacher, mentor, team mate and competitor. He was someone I respected and admired. I feel that the world is better for his presence on it but saddened by his departure. To all his friends and family my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

The Read Family

September 18, 2013

Our very deepest condolences to Adam's wife Arysta, and the rest of his family at the sad time.

Terry Chan & Family

September 18, 2013

Mark and Gabrielle

We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Adam. Our hearts go out to you in your time of grief. Adam will always be the sweet young boy that I watched over in preschool ...

"Nothing is ever lost to us as long as we remember"

Teri & Bill Leclair

September 18, 2013

Our deepest sympathy ..... He will truly be missed. ...our thoughts are with you all... Sincerely, Teri & Bill Leclair. (Cousin to Christine Kolanos)

Adam Bruce

September 18, 2013

You were a great man (one of the best) and an inspiration to us all. In high school you inspired me to be stronger, run faster and compete like a champion. Words can't describe the shock and sadness felt over this news. May you rest in peace knowing that your memory will live on in our hearts and minds. The world needs more people like you.

Sincerely,

Adam Bruce

Myrtle Sharp

September 18, 2013

Gabrielle and Mark - I am at a loss for anything to say to comfort you. My deepest sympathy to you both.

Bryndis Whitson

September 18, 2013

To the Wood Family,

I didn't know Adam very well, but I was a friend of Marci's in elementary school, so I remember him as Marci's little brother when he was 6 or 7 when we would play or have sleepovers. My deepest condolences on your loss.