RAPID CITY | To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.

A TIME TO BE BORN

Donald C. Wood was born to the union of Carrie M. Clawson and William H. Wood in 1924 in Groton, South Dakota. Don had one older brother.

A TIME TO PLANT

Don attended Putney Elementary School and Groton High School, graduating in 1942. Next, he joined the Army Air Force, serving in England in the 95th Bomb Group, as a radio operator-mechanic on a B-17 Flying Fortress.

After the war, Don attended Northern State College, then transferred to USD, in Vermillion, graduating in 1949 with a degree in accounting. In 1962, he earned his Certified Public Accounting Certificate and worked as controller for companies in Wyoming, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

In 1972, Don left private accounting and opened his public accounting office in Sturgis. In 1973, he became partner with Ketel Thorstenson and Associates in Rapid City.

A TIME TO LOVE

In May of 1946, Don married Patricia Ramsey at Council Bluffs, IA. They made their home in Putney, SD. Don and Pat raised three children: Jane Ann, Bryan and Bradley. Pat was a medical technician, wife, and mother. After 58 years of marriage, she passed away in 2004. Any accomplishments Don had in his career were in a large extent because of Pat's never-ending encouragement. Joy Athow of Rapid City became Don's second loving wife in 2009. Don became a second dad to Joy's five children: Dean, Linda, Lana, Lori, and Dale; and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.

A TIME TO DIE

Don departed this life May 10, 2017, at the age of 92.

A TIME TO REMEMBER

Don leaves those who were happy to share his life: Jane Ann, Bryan, and Bradley, and their spouses; and five grandchildren: Jeremy, Jeff, Jenny, and twins Macy and Cole. Preceding Don in death were his parents; brother, Robert; and first wife, Pat.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 15, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Private interment, with full military honors will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House, 225 Elk St., Rapid City, SD 57701, in remembrance of Don Wood.