Quentin Wood Obituary

Quentin Howard Wood

Quentin Wood left his mortal body Friday, February 14, 2025, but as Jesus

said, "Whoever hears My Word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal

life." Quentin was born in Lansing, Michigan, to Leo Wood and Hazel

(Howard) February 17, 1925. His parents preceded him in death; along

with his sisters, Elese and Beth; brothers, Dean and Wayne. His two sons,

Philip Scott and Craig Carson also preceded him. His daughter, Sara Wood Wagner remains alive and well in Findlay!

Quentin met his future wife, the beautiful and extremely talented Reverend Margaret Lee Wood, while both were attempting to get on a subway train in Boston, Massachusetts. Quentin had the good sense to ask for her number while helping her push her way safely onto the train. They were both students at Boston University and married September 18, 1948. They enjoyed 42 years of a beautiful life filled with travels around the world, building very successful careers, sharing love and faith in God, and creating three children who all loved them dearly. After touching so many people's lives with unselfish acts of caring, Margaret left this world August 8, 1990. She was instrumental in starting Hospice in Findlay, marching for peace throughout the United States and becoming an ordained minister at First Presbyterian Church in Findlay.

Quentin and Margaret were blessed with five grandchildren. Quentin

became actively involved in helping Sara lovingly and supportively raise his granddaughter, Elizabeth Ashley Wagner. He taught her the important

lessons of faith, God, and pursuing one's dreams. He loved his "Little

E". He loved all his grandchildren as well and was very proud of them, Kate (Scott) Sadowski in Florida, Andrew (Kristin) Wood in Singapore, Kyle Taylor and Seth Wagner both in Michigan. He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Maverick and Jett Sadowski and Oliver and Niles Quentin Wood. And we can't forget his beloved grand dog, Winston.

Quentin was fortunate enough to become the loving companion of Marjorie Bell. He referred to her as "the beautiful Margie" and enjoyed a wonderful relationship until his journey to heaven.

Quentin was a graduate of both Boston University Law School and

Northwestern University Law School. He was licensed to practice law in

Massachusetts, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio before The United States

Supreme Court.

He was active in community affairs, serving five terms as a trustee in Park

Forest, Illinois. He was also a member of Findlay Zoning Board of

Appeals and a member of the board of trustees of Findlay Country

Club. He was a volunteer and president of Christian Clearinghouse,

a board member of Associated Charities and an elder at First

Presbyterian Church in Findlay.

Quentin was a veteran of both World War II and Korean War. He

proudly served in the United States Navy on a destroyer escort, Johnnie Hutchins. He later served at the Pentagon as a legal specialist in

the office of Judge Advocate General.

Quentin joined the law department of Marathon Oil Company in 1973. He

was the senior attorney in charge of real estate property matters. At the

time of his retirement at the age of 73, he was the oldest staff member of

Marathon. Three people were hired to replace him upon his retirement!

Quentin loved to play golf and continued playing well past his 90th birthday.

He regularly shot in the low 80s and instructed his daughter to include that fact in his obituary! He was an ardent reader and particularly enjoyed the Bible and always won Bible trivia contests! He also enjoyed war history and national security novels.

Although Quentin lived a life of success on many levels, his greatest

achievement was staying strong in his faith in God throughout the ups and downs of life. He was a remarkable example of how letting God into your soul allows you to enjoy and survive your life's journey. He had a dry but wonderfully entertaining sense of humor that all who knew him appreciated.

He was such a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather and

friend. Those of us who remain on earth will miss him greatly and be

saddened by the fact he is no longer a phone call away. He asked his daughter to "Make sure to thank all of the people that visited me in Fox Run and let them know how much their visits meant to me." He also asked that the staff at Fox Run Manor be recognized for their professionalism along with supportive and attentive care. His daughter

would like to thank them for always responding to "The red button!"

Visitation will be from 11-1 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2015, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor David Welker and Pastor Jessica Commeret officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, where members of Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad will accord military honors. Memorial contributions in Quentin's name may be made to College First Church of God or First Presbyterian Church, both of Findlay.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.