Wood Buell Eppelsheimer

Wood Buell Eppelsheimer, 80, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2025.

Born on April 19, 1945, in Mexico, Missouri, to Merrill and Vesper Buell Eppelsheimer, Wood spent his early years in Missouri, a place that always remained close to his heart.

After attending the University of Missouri, he immediately became a pilot for United Airlines. For 36-years, he loved flying both commercially and recreationally with his several private planes. His passion for wide-open skies and speed extended to auto racing, where he found fun racing vintage Porsches.

In retirement, he and Barbara motor-homed through the Southwest, enjoying both adventures and the occasional misadventures, as well as spending winters in Arizona.

Wood is survived by his wife, Barbara Ennis Eppelsheimer of 56 years and son Kirk. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Keith.

Arrangements were handled by Crippin Funeral Home, Montrose, CO. A private family service will be held in Missouri.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to Food Bank of the Rockies, Western Slope Distribution Center, 698 Long Acre Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81505 https://give.foodbankrockies.org/page/76289/donate would be appreciated by Woody's Family.