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Name: Linda Sue Taulbee Wood
Spouse: Bruce Allen Wood
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DECEASED 2021,
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1969 Attended from through

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Birthdate: September 17, 1951   
Date of Death: September 7, 2021  
       

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Linda Sue Wood, 69, of Columbia City, died peacefully at her home in Columbia City at 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Born September 17, 1951, in Whitley County, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ruby Irene (Clem) Taulbee. She began elementary school in Churubusco, later moving to Columbia City when her father became the county's Sheriff. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1969.

On October 23, 1971, she married Bruce Allen Wood. They have always made their home in Whitley County.

In 1970, she began her work career at Citizens National Bank, Columbia City, later becoming Star Bank, then Star Financial. A well-known bank teller, she used her skills to train other tellers. She retired in 2014.

Linda was a member of the First Church of God, Columbia City, and Delta Theta Tau.

She enjoyed shopping, especially for home décor. She would decorate her home for the various holidays throughout the year and always adorned the house with flowers. When the grandchildren came along, they became her focus and joy.

Surviving is her husband of 49 years, Bruce; a son, Brandon J. (Lydia) Wood of Fort Wayne and a daughter, Leanne (Maxim) Ivanov of Goshen; grandchildren, Logan Harkenrider, Jackson Harkenrider, Graham Harkenrider, Madeline Harkenrider, Izabella Ivanov, Isaac Wood, and Owen Wood; a sister, Marlene Martin of Columbia City and a brother, John (Ozie) Taulbee of Fort Wayne.

Additionally, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Taulbee.

The funeral service is 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is at the South Park Annex Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Parkview Home Health and Hospice.
 
Last Updated: 09-10-2021 Alumni ID: 15533
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