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Penny Wood Obituary
Her memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Schnider Funeral Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Cori (Rick) Sisko of Great Falls; a son, Jim Wood of Great Falls; a sister, Kay Sickich of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers John Gendrow of Lincoln and Gayle Gendrow of Havre; and two grandchildren, Ashley (Tobias) Hohmann of Washington and Luke Sisko of Great Falls.
Penny was born June 2, 1947, in Missoula, where she was raised and educated, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1965. She was employed by Albertson's from 1976 to 2001.
Penny married Jim Wood in 1967 in Missoula; they divorced in 1975.
She enjoyed playing cards, darts and bingo, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Walter Gendrow.
Memorials are suggested to National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Janice Stroop-Skaggs
July 7, 2008
Cori, Jim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I truly miss our Penny so much, also. Every time the phone rings, I think, is it her. You did a beautiful job at the memorial service. I know it was hard on both of you. But, at least we know now that she is out of her pain. This is the third time I have written, so, I hope it gets published. I don't know what I could of said wrong before. Just my true feelings about your mom and myself. I miss her deeply. She was like a sister to me. God Bless you both. If you need me call me. 454-9994. Love you both, Janice
Frank & Susie Ybarra
July 1, 2008
Dear John and Gayle, We are so sorry to hear about your sister Penny. They last time we saw her was at Jethro's retirement party. She was a very sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Mich Ostertag
July 1, 2008
Cori:
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was truly a wonderful person. Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
July 1, 2008
Dear Cori, Jim and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences are extended for the loss of your mother, Penny. No human words could ever ease the pain and loneliness you are now faced with, but we will remember you in prayer before the Lord, Jesus Christ, who will lovingly dry all your tears and comfort your grieving spirits.
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Lisa Keene
June 30, 2008
To Pennys' Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Penny was a good friend to me over the years. Always made me look at the positive. I'm glad she is not in pain anymore. God Bless, you are all in my prayers.
corilee lantz
June 30, 2008
Hey cori, i am so sorry to hear about your mom she was always so good to me and my family my mom and her were very close and now they are together..she always saved my but when I needed a cake! I loved her dearly she wil be missed.
Kim Sayre
June 30, 2008
Cori to say I was stunned when I opened the paper today is an understatement. Your Mom was awesome person I have loved, admired and respected her since we were 12. What an inspiration she was, and what a fighter. Mariah and I had a wonderful visit with her in Feb when we took her the pic from Ashley's wedding. We will truly miss her, but I am thankful she is not suffering anymore
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