Larry Wood, 91, of Garner Valley passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005. He was born in 1913.

The Woods have lived in Garner Valley for more than 30 years and were the first permanent residents in the Garner Valley development.

Larry and and his wife of 64 years, Jean, have been among the most active of Garner Valley residents. He will be dearly missed by his neighbors and friends.

Larry was laid to rest in San Gabriel beside his son who died in the Vietnam War.

Besides his wife, Larry is survived by a daughter, Wendy Skean, also of Garner Valley, and two grandchildren.

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