Willa "Jackie" Rose Wood

Willa Rose (Jackie) Wood, 99, of Deer Lodge, died peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2022.

Jackie was born on April 24, 1923 in Dupuyer, Montana to John and Mary Salois. She was one of 14 children born to John and Mary and was the last surviving at the time of her death.

She married Kenneth Wood on September 23, 1940 in Valier, Montana and they had three sons, Ken, Robert and Terry. They lived in Garrison, Montana for most of their marriage and raised their boys.

Jackie loved to cook and host the holiday get togethers for the whole family. Many happy memories were made at these gatherings. She enjoyed bowling in her younger years, and she served on the Powell County Election Board for almost four decades.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, son Terry and grandson Lance as well as her parents and all of her siblings.

She is survived by her sons Ken (Linda), and Robert of Deer Lodge; granddaughters Paula, Dawn, Julie and Jackie; grandsons Randy, Wes and Curtis and great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass for Willa will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 605 Clark St., Deer Lodge, MT. A one hour visitation will take place before the Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Immediately following the Mass, a Graveside Service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Deer Lodge to honor her 100th birthday. A reception/celebration of life will follow the Graveside Service at the Elks in Deer Lodge.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Jackie and her family.