Todd Allan Wood

Todd A. Wood, son, brother, uncle, a caring, faithful friend to all who knew him, talented artist, avid golfer and fisherman died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in his Spokane home.

He leaves his sweetheart and gentle caretaker through this battle, Marie Shine; his mother, Judie Wood; brother, Tim Wood; sisters, Tracey Peloquin (Mike) and Debbie Stiles (Ted), nephews Zack Stiles, Stinson Ott, Alex Peloquin, niece Kaylee Stiles and stepdaughter, Alexis Murphy, as well as numerous close friends that became family over the years.

Born in Richland, Washington on August 18, 1961. Todd always had a passion for baseball he began with Richland Little League and continued to play at Chief Jo Junior High, Richland High School and on to college ball at Big Bend CC and Eastern Washington University. His love for baseball continued into several men's softball teams with friends through the years. His competitive spirit was apparent in golf, baseball, softball, shut the box dice and any challenge given.

Also a talented artist he created sketches of favorite ball players, animals, and cartoon sketches of his "Cow Palace" roommates at EWU. Todd used his artistic flair and became a graphic artist and created many business logos, pamphlets, menus and web page design as a freelance artist. Todd was given the task of recreating the Gonzaga Bulldog mascot to what it is today.

After Todd graduated from

EWU, he spent time working in the Seattle area in various computer and technology related jobs. Eventually, he found his way back to Spokane and never left.

Todd used his keen eye for design and was a handyman. He would often help friends and family with paint colors or remodeling jobs. His pride and joy was his own home on Manito CC which he dedicated a great deal of time renovating and was once featured in Spokane Magazine. He continued to make design changes to this home until late this summer.

Although Todd had his eyes on Marie for over 20 years; it wasn't until about 18 months ago they found each other and began their beautiful, loving life together filled with travel to Priest Lake, Cabo, Maui, and San Diego. Todd often referred to her as his sweetheart. Marie dedicated her time to his care whether it was doctor visits, consultations, hospital stays and finally at home during his hospice care.

Todd is preceded in death by his father, Teddie Wood; his grandparents; and his sister-in-law, Lois.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 24, 2024 at 4 pm at Manito Country Club 5303 S Hatch Rd

Spokane, WA 99223

In lieu of flowers- please consider donating to GU Coaches vs Cancer Foundation or Fred Hutch Pancreatic Cancer Fund Honor a Loved One Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.