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1933
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2007
Jacob Wood Obituary
While returning from a trip that was more pleasure than business, Jacob Dwain Wood (Jake) took his last flight into God's arms as a passenger in his own aircraft. He and his daughter Catherine were in Alliance, Texas, making provisions for his new Gulfstream jet. Jake had been battling multiple health issues for a long time and suffered a heart attack on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. He passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Jake moved his business, Republic Fastener Manufacturing Corp., to Newbury Park in 1974. In 1987 he and his wife Gloria moved into the home they built in Westlake Village, where they have lived ever since. Previously they had lived in Van Nuys since 1961.
He was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on April 15, 1933, and was one of eight children born to Joseph Hirst Wood and Ida Oly Meyers.
Jake is survived by his wife Gloria H. Wood; children, Catherine L. Cardoza (partner Craig) and Jacob J. Wood (wife Sandy); grandchildren, Cisco D. Spano, Anora C. Blackwell, Stephanie H. Pease, Casey L. Matlock, Summer S. Willis, Christine S. Wood, Victoria A. Wood; great-grandchildren, Tim P. Bray, Christopher G. Spano, Hope C. Pease, Hayley C. Bray, Gage C. Pease, Jacob M. Matlock, Vincenzo R. Spano, Darien L. Matlock and Ronan A. Willis; and brothers, George E. Wood and Arlen B. Wood.
Jake was an uncommon man who always seemed able to do anything he set his mind to. He was a risk taker and an achiever whose accomplishments are truly too many to list completely. His company, Republic Fastener Manufacturing. Corp., is the largest supplier of internally threaded fasteners by volume to the aircraft industry. His end customers include Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Gulfstream, Rolls Royce, Honeywell, Raytheon and many more. His cattle business, Rogue River Ranch, has been a leader in various breeds of both purebred and commercial animals for decades. His boat, "Sorcery," has one of the very best winning records of all the international racing yachts today. He was a dynamic personality whose generosity and integrity knew no bounds.
Jake's life will be celebrated at a memorial service in his honor at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at The Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park, Calif.
Burial will follow at Pierce Bros. Valley Oak Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at https://donate.americanheart.org/ecommerce/aha/aha_index.jsp.
We want to express our gratitude to all of our friends and family for their understanding, care and support.
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John 'Juice' Mackenzie
October 10, 2020
John 'Juice' Mackenzie- I love you my friend.. A hero! Thank you for being a good friend and letting me sail on the Soccery. I'll see you in heaven!
My sincerest Condolences Jake Jr.
Hayley Ray
October 29, 2009
Grandpa wood, i miss you dearly. I'm always thinking about you. Sometimes, i'll just bust into tears just thinking about you not being here. But, i know you're in a better place now. There's not a moments that passes by, that i don't want you back. I wish,i would could see you just one last time. Give you a hug, and a real big kiss. I lovee you, and miss you dearly <3
Hayley Ray
May 3, 2007
Grandpa was a great man. I loved him so much and will always love him. Atleast I know that he is heaven. Sailing through the clouds of heaven. He probobly started his own cow buisness. I can't wait till i see him in heaven. I am going to hug him to death. HIS DEAREST GREATGRA GRANDAUGHTER HAYLEY RAY
Sherry Wood-Ord
April 30, 2007
Uncle Jake taught me everything their was to know about the stars in the sky when we went on trips to Lake Powell. I am truly sorry that time went by so fast as it does and I did not have the chance to see or tell him thank you for his impact on my life.
Love you Uncle Jake,
Sherry Wood Ord, daughter of Arlen Wood
Glen Burnie, MD
Dwight and Patty Heffner
April 20, 2007
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathy.
Darien Matlock
April 16, 2007
My Papa Wood was a good man.This is to my greatest love, from his greatest love,and that is me.There is no greater love than my Papa.I will always love him,and miss him.
Casey Matlock
April 16, 2007
My grandpa was and will always be my hero.He believed in me.Now he is sailing through the clouds with Jesus by his side.I Love You and will miss you so much.
Hope Pease
April 12, 2007
My Great Grandpa Wood was a character and a GREAT man! He always seemed to know what he was doing. He lived life to the fullest! He has inspired me to do the same; strive to do my best and settle for nothing less. He has made a difference in so many people's lives, including mine. We will all miss him so much!
Sherry Vann
April 11, 2007
Jake -
You were a large part of making my personal goals and dreams to come true. You allowed me to sail the oceans blue, many thousands of miles, and make life long friends. Thank you Jake for making my dreams come true ! We will all be together again soon. Love and Aloha
Stephanie Pease
April 11, 2007
My grandpa was a great man. When chips were down for many, he would always step up to the plate whether you were family or friends. I aspire if only to touch the greatness that he left behind.
George Wood II
April 7, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. Jake was a good man and we will all miss him.
BARBARA PETERSEN
April 5, 2007
CATHERINE, I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD. I WISH I WAS CLOSER AND COULD BE THERE WITH YOU. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I LOVE YOU.
LOVE BARBARA
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