This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grobinson1122 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/15.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you saying Issac Atwood is father of Abraham Atwood b. 1789? I'm looking for info on Abraham and Mary Goldman Atwood Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

*Mary "Evelyn" Atwood April 1920 ~ March 2010 Graveside Service Friday Mar. 26, 2010 1:00pm Graveside Service Location: Turlock Memorial Park Funeral Home: Allen Mortuary Cemetery: Turlock Memorial Park Obituary: Mary Evelyn Atwood passed away at home in Fresno, CA on March 18, 2010. Evelyn was born in April of 1920 in Rocky Ford, CO. She was predeceased by her husband, Guy Atwood, her son William Atwood and her sister Helen Phillips. She is survived by three sisters, Clara Beth Wadhams, Jamie Dazey and Bernice Hammerquist. She is also survived by her two sons: John Atwood of Tulsa, OK and Guy Atwood of Lafayette, CA; and her daughter Rita Atwood of Fresno, CA, her adoptive son David Cone of Turlock, CA, and her stepson Jerry Bingel of Orange, CA. She leaves six grandchildren, two step grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren. Her family loved her very much. Evelyn always defended and helped those in need, advocated social justice, and tried to become a better person each day. Evelyn lived her belief that we are all children of the same family of God. After growing up and going to college in Colorado, she lived in Turlock CA for about 60 years before moving to Fresno CA to live with her daughter. During Evelyn’s time in Turlock she was involved in various civic projects, taught in Head start, volunteered in Migrant Education, and contributed to improving the west side of Turlock. For many years Evelyn practiced as a beautician both in Turlock and Modesto. Graveside service will be held at 1 pm Friday March 26th at Turlock Memorial Park. Rev. Candy Preston From the Unity Church in Fresno will be conducting the informal service. Those wishing to make donations in Evelyn’s name may do so to the Unity Church, 315 W Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705 or charities benefiting the poor or homeless. No flowers please. Please leave memories and condolences at www.allenmortuary.com. *

*The Berkshire Eagle <www.berkshireeagle.com> 21 March 2010 Gertrude W. Atwood (1917 - 2010) GREAT BARRINGTON Gertrude Walsh Atwood, 92, a resident of 909 Main St., Great Barrington, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Great Barrington Nursing and Rehab Center, where she had been a resident since December 2009. She was born in Great Barrington on May 8, 1917, the youngest of 10 children of Michael J. and Annie T. O'Brien Walsh. She attended local schools and was a 1935 graduate of the former Searles High School. She worked as a sales clerk at the former McClellans Store for 25 years until its closing in 1960. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. She was a caregiver for children and many elderly people in their homes for many years. Gertrude enjoyed puzzles, reading, flowers, and especially spending time with her dear family. Gertrude's husband, Earl J. Atwood, predeceased her on Dec. 9, 2003. She leaves her loving nieces and nephews, Beverly King, Wendell Heath, Thomas, David, Daniel, William Jr, and Peter Walsh, Nancy Wilcox, and Bobbie Walsh Kozlowski, and her dear grand-nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Gertrude was predeceased by four brothers, Harold, Raymond, Joseph, and William Sr, and five sisters, Margaret Iemolini, Helen, Mary and Marion Walsh, and Anna Heath. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 23, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, with the Rev. William P. Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. In keeping with Gertrude's wishes, there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, family requests that expressions of sympathy in Gertrude's memory may be made to either the John Dempsey Neo-Natal Unit or the St. Peter's Memorial Fund, both in care of the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South Street Great Barrington, MA 01230, who are in charge of arrangements. On line condolences may be made through birchesroyfh.com. *

*Topeka Capital-Journal <www.cjonline.com> 21 March 2010 Elsie Roberta Atwood AUBURN- Elsie Roberta Atwood, 84, Auburn, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Homestead of Auburn. She was born April 12, 1925, at Topeka, the daughter of David Cecil "Jack" Gifford and Mildred Provost Gifford. She attended Twinville rural grade school and Auburn High School. She was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, where she was active as pianist, Sunday school teacher, and missions work. She served on the Shawnee County Election Commission, and the Shawnee County Farm Bureau as Women's Chairman. She married Loyal Joseph Atwood, July 22, 1945, at the home of her parents, west of Auburn. They were married 61 years. He died September 27, 2006. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Childers, who died in 1988, one brother and one sister. Survivors include her children, Elsie Dossett (Johnnie) McPherson, KS, Lawrence Atwood (Sherry) Auburn, KS, Betty Colbert (Richard) Lawrence, KS, and John Atwood (Leatrice) Auburn, KS; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a niece and four nephews. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Kansas. Mrs. Atwood will lie in state from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene or Heart of America Hospice, and sent c/o Carey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 196, Burlingame, KS 66413 *

*The Kansas City Star <www.kansascity.com> 28 Feb 2010 Rodney Jay Atwood, 49, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away February 23, 2010, at home. Rod is survived by his wife, Karen Kay Atwood. (Arrangements: Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 8837 Roe, Prairie Village, KS 66207; 913- 383-9888) *

*Daily Press <www.vvdailypress.com> 2 March 2010 John Atwood John Oliver Atwood, 82, passed away Feb. 26, 2010 in Apple Valley. John was a resident of San Bernardino County for 21 years. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 155000 Tuscola Road in Apple Valley. Interment will be private at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside. Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary is handling the arrangements. *

*The Hanford Sentinel <www.hanfordsentinel.com> 3 March 2010 Selina "Maud" (Dyke) Atwood, 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas entered into eternal rest in Hanford, California on Friday, February 26, 2010. Maud was born in Newfoundland on June 30, 1918 to Robert and Lillian Dyke. She came to the United States with her family at the age of five, settling in Somerville, Massachusetts. Maud graduated from Somerville High School. Following high school, she worked at Harvard University. In 1961, Maud moved to San Diego and worked at Woolworth's as an account clerk, retiring after 26 years. Maud enjoyed reading, listening to audio books, and crocheting. Maud leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Herb Atwood and wife, Bonnie of Hanford, CA; three daughters, Lillian Pinn and husband, Alvin of Texarkana, AR, Dorothy Smith and husband, Melvin and Donna Dalton and husband, Kenny, all of Arkansas City, Kansas; one sister, Betty Doheity of Somerville, Mass. and one brother, Douglas Dyke of Aiken, S.C.; 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and special friend, Edith Farrell of Ormand Beach, Florida. Private services will be held. Maud will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in San Diego, CA. Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of People' s Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591 *

*The Corning Leader <www.theleader.com> 10 Mar, 2010 Horseheads, N.Y. — David E. Atwood, 25, of Horseheads, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Survivors include his parents, Judy Owen Kemp and Sam Kemp and Tim and Cindy Atwood, all of Horseheads; a brother, Justin Atwood of Horseheads; two stepbrothers, Jeff Kemp of Elmira and Greg Kemp of Horseheads; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and June Owen of Horseheads; paternal grandparents, Bill Atwood of Missouri and Jennie Hunt of Horseheads; and stepgrandmother, Theresa Kemp of Elmira. Calling hours are 3-5 p.m. Friday at the Lynch Funeral home, 318 W. Broad St. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 5 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Scott Lowmaster officiating. ======================================================== Star-Gazette <www.stargazette.com> 11 March 2010 David R. Atwood, age 25 of Horseheads, NY passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday March 9, 2010. David was born November 27, 1984 in Elmira , NY the son of Timothy W. and Judy Owen Atwood. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of 2003. David loved fishing, motorcycles, and BMX racing. David is survived by his mother and step-father Judy Owen Kemp and Sam Kemp of Horseheads, NY; father and step-mother: Tim & Cindy Atwood of Horseheads, NY; brother: Justin Atwood of Horseheads, NY; step-brothers: Jeff ( Shannon) Kemp of Elmira, NY and Greg Kemp of Horseheads, NY; maternal grandparents: Lawrence & June Owen of Horseheads, NY; paternal grandparents Bill Atwood of Missouri and Jennie Hunt of Horseheads, NY; step-grandmother: Theresa Kemp of Elmira, NY; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many many friends including special friends Cathy Ahrens and The Lowmaster Family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday March 12, 2010 from 3-5 PM. David's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Scott Lowmaster officiating. *

*The Santa Maria Times <www.santamariatimes.com> 10 Mar 2010 Maureen C. Atwood Maureen C. Atwood, 87 passed away March 7, 2010 in Santa Maria. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho June 28, 1922 to James and Florence Hier. She was raised in Dillon, Montana where she attended local schools. After graduating high school, she moved to Provo, Utah where she was employed as a Security guard for Hillfield during WWII. In 1948 Maureen met and married TSGT William W. Atwood. They moved around for many years until retiring in Alamorgordo, New Mexico. She is survived by her son Ronald S. Leach of New Mexico, daughter Dalene Perlowsky (Frank) of Connecticut, and Arlene Yamamoto PhD (William K.) of Santa Maria, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Maureen is preceded in death by her husband William W. Atwood. A graveside service will be held at the Santa Maria Cemetery, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:30 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens, (805) 922-8463, <www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com> *

*The Huntsville Times <www.al.com> 11 Mar 2010 Brian Atwood June 7, 1956 - March 9, 2010 Brian Keith Atwood, 53, of Huntsville died Tuesday. He was pastor of Pathway Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m Saturday at the funeral home. *

*Skagit Valley Herald <www.skagit.com> 11 Mar 2010 MARGIE F. ATWOOD SWANSON (1924 - 2010) Margie F. Swanson went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 7th, 2010. Margie was born April 9, 1924 in Youngstown, North Dakota. She was the 8th child ( out of 14 children ) born to Joseph and Magdalena Mosbrucker. She was 85. Margie came to Stanwood with first husband Robert ( Bob ) Atwood, lived in Cedarhome until his death in 1966. Margie married her second husband, Lyle Swanson on July 8, 1968. Lyle passed away in 2003. She leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Mike & Cheryl Miller of Camano Island; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, which she dearly loved: Paul & Tami Baughman of Mill Creek, and Troy & Jerrah Miller of Snohomish; great-grandchildren, Isaac & Ryan Baughman of Mill Creek, Dane Miller of Snohomish; and her fourth great-grandson, Mason, will be born on May 22nd. Margie had many brothers and sisters who she loved very much. She had 4 brothers: John of North Dakota, Chris of Oregon, Ray of Marysville, and Matt of Marysville. Margie had 4 surviving sisters: Rose Malmgren of Gig Harbor, Jenny Morgan of Stanwood, Clara John of Deer Park, and Bertie Jackson of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 4 sisters: Barbara Fisher, Marie Schutt, Florence Harrell, and Eva Mosbrucker. Margie ( Nana ) was a very active person. She was 85, but still enjoyed getting up every morning and going to work a few hours at Camano Plaza. She worked in the Deli making soups, etc. She loved seeing customers and being around people. Marge was a very giving and thoughtful person. She will be dearly missed by all. There will be a viewing at Gilbertson Funeral Home between the hours of 9:00A.M. & 4:30P.M. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15, 16, 17. A celebration of life will take place at Camano Chapel, on Thursday, March 18th, at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, Margie would have liked a donation to American Legion Post #207, 608 S.W. Camano Drive, Camano Island 98282, or to your favorite charity. Arrangements Under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood *

Is there anyone who has family information on the Francis G. Atwood, living in WI from the 1855 state census, Washington County, Township of Hartford. deb P.S. Yes, I'm *still* trying to find Frank Atwood, born approx 1835-1845; married Melissa Remore (Rima) in WI (?), had a son, Lewis Napoleon Atwood in 1858 (WI?). Frank died (so the story goes...) on the way to California around 1862/1863. Son born to him posthumously 16 June 1863, in California, Francis M. Atwood.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sysmom1 Surnames: atwood, conley, rima, remore Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/174.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Holy cow, you replied to a really old message. Thank you so much! I have found out a bit more since I posted the original query, but not about where Lewis N ATWOOD was born, or where his parents were married. With some help from descendants of the Conley family, I learned more about Melissa Remore and her parents, and lineage. But not the whole immediate story of her life, and most importantly, her life with Frank Atwood. I'd love to email you - feel free to contact me via email at sysmom at gmail dot com deb (Atwood) Christensen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heronpointe Surnames: Atwood, Conley, Larkin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/174.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have information on the mother of Lewis Napoleon Atwood, who was Melissa Catherina (Remore) who married (1) Frank Atwood and (2) Thomas Joseph Conley. Melissa Catherine Conley died in Dinuba, California in 1930. Interested in further information on Frank Atwood. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

*on eBay this week..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200447048410 Identified only as "S D Atwood, PM" the photo was taken in Manchester, NH sometime between 1865 and 1900. I believe this to be Solomon Dodge Atwood (1839-1915), who was the Postmaster of New Boston, NH *

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42MountOlivet Surnames: ATWOOD Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1290/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ATWOOD Miley E 1872-1961 I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,855 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

*The Rockford Register Star <www.rrstar.com> 25 Feb 2010 SETH GLANVILLE ATWOOD, 92 ROCKFORD Seth Glanville Atwood, 92, of Rockford died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Wesley Willows. He was born June 2, 1917, in Rockford to Seth B. Atwood and Helen Mae (Glanville) Atwood. A retired industrialist and financier, he was a member of Rockford's pioneering Atwood family which in 1839 settled and built their homestead north of Rockford at what is now the popular Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve and Golf Course. He attended Carleton College and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA from Stanford University in 1938. After a year at the University of Wisconsin, alma mater of both of his parents, he obtained an MBA from Harvard University in 1940. He served from 1942 to 1946 as an officer in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander. Returning to Rockford, he joined his father, Seth B. Atwood, and uncle, James T. Atwood, in running Atwood Vacuum Machine Co., which they founded in 1909 to manufacture vacuum cleaners. By the 1920s, Atwood Vacuum had shifted from the manufacture of vacuum cleaners to door silencers for automobiles. Eventually the company made a complete line of auto body hardware with 2,200 employees and five plants in Canada and the United States. In 1953, Seth G. became president, when his father became chairman of the board. He also managed various family businesses involving banking, venture capital and real estate properties. An entrepreneur at heart, he was also involved in developing a three-wheeled energy efficient car, shown at the 1984 Chicago Auto Show, and had an avid interest in yacht designs, building his own boat in the 1980s. In 1971 he founded The Time Museum, which operated at The Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center, in Rockford. In building the museum focused upon the history of time measurement, Seth Atwood enjoyed the challenge of learning about the history of science as well as the history of decorative arts. But what he most treasured from his monumental endeavor were the friendships, which developed out of this common interest shared with people from all walks of life from all over the world. The museum closed in March 1999, when United Realty Corp., a company owned by Atwood family interests, announced the sale of the resort and the museum. Most of the other businesses were sold in the 1980s and 1990s. Atwood received various honorary awards and served numerous not-for-profit organizations, including past president of the International Young Presidents' Organization; Rockford Public Service Television Corp., Rockford Rotary Club, Rockford Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, Keith Country Day School and Rockford Civic Orchestra. He was a past director of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Graduate School of Business at University of Chicago, Illinois State Chamber of Commerce and the Second Congregational Church in Rockford. He served on the Rockford Community Task Force submitting a report on local educational issues and also served on the Rockford Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee. He was a fellow of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, a founding member of the American Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society (England), a founding member of the International Society for the Study of Time, and a member of the Mont Pelerin Society. Atwood also was a director of the Atwood Foundation. Atwood was also an avid golfer, loving the game his whole life. Survived by children, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Lang (Connie) Atwood of Boulder City, Nev., Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Triner (Patricia) Atwood of Rockford and Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Reilly (Diane Atwood) of Chicago; and seven grandchildren. Predeceased by wife, Patricia Jane Lang of River Forest; and by sister, Barbara Mae Atwood of Rockford. Memorial gathering from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford St. Private graveside services in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Seth's honor to The Independent Institute, 100 Swan Way, Oakland, CA 94621, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Olson Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave. To send a private condolence, visit olsonfh.com. *

*The Connecticut Post <www.ctpost.com> 24 Feb 2010 Miss Lucille Atwood, age 87, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the McLean Home in Simsbury. Lucille was born in Derby, on November 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Clarence and Harriet (Crocker) Atwood. She had resided in Oxford and Seymour for most of her life. Lucille was an administrative assistant in the metallurgical department at the former American Brass in Ansonia for 44 years before her retirement. She was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Oxford and also a member of the Ladies Altar Guild. In her retirement years, she was a dedicated volunteer tax preparer for the elderly and poor working with VITA in the Valley and with the AARP Foundation. Lucille was also a member of the Oxford Garden Club, Audubon Society and Quilting Club. She enjoyed traveling, crafts and her pet cats. One of Lucille's greatest gifts was to teach her family and friends life's special values. She was always able to find the good in everyone and to make each person feel special and at ease. Lucille is survived by her devoted family including her twin sister, Vivian Atwood Douillet Reed of Ponce Inlet, Fla.; nieces and nephews including Linda (Douillet) Williams of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Roberta (Schultz) Lengyel of Shelton, Kathy (Schultz) Paul of Weatogue, Richard Schultz, Jr. of Southbury, Eric Schultz of Westborough, Mass.; and many dear great nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Elaine Corrine (Atwood) Schultz. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the caring staff of McLean Home, especially the staff on Unit 4 and the McLean Hospice of Simsbury. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1 Dutton Road, Oxford. Interment to follow in Southford Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours for friends and family are Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 161 West Church Street , Seymour. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peters Episcopal Church. *

*The Cadiz Record <www.cadizrecord.com> 17 Feb 2010 Elizabeth Atwood, 16, Hopkinsville Funeral services for Elizabeth Meadows Atwood, 16, of Hopkinsville, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Hopkinsville. The Revs. Paige S. Williams and James O. Hazelrigg will officiate. Hughart and Beart Funeral Home of Hopkinsville is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Atwood died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, February 14, 2010 after a traffic accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway. A native of Nashville, Tenn., she was born on July 3, 1993 to Kevin and Tracie Thomas Atwood of Hopkinsville. She was a junior at University Heights Academy, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, a varsity cheerleader, a member of the Senior Beta Club and served three years on the academy’s Student Council. She was a member of Broyhill Leadership. She had been a member of the Bluegrass Cheercats for seven years and lettered four years in softball. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was survived by her twin sister, Layton Atwood; paternal grandparents Don and Beverly Atwood of Hopkinsville; maternal grandparents John Thomas of Fort Charlotte, Fla., and Connie Thomas of Kuttawa; paternal great-grandmother Camille Atwood of Hopkinsville and maternal great-grandmother Roberta Meadows of Cadiz. Memorials may be made to Bluegrass Cheerleading, 4044 Fort Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville, KY 42240. *

*The Record <www.recordnet.com> 17 Feb 2010 Archie William "Bill" Atwood (Nov. 1, 1919 - Feb. 15, 2010) Stockton, CA - Archie William "Bill" Atwood, 90, was born and raised in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High, class of 1937. He resided for the last 6 years at the Rio Las Palmas Retirement Community. Atwood Printing Company was founded in 1882 in Stockton by Archie William Atwood (Bill's father). His older brother Leroy and twin brother Burton operated the Printing Company until they retired in 1973. Bill used to be very fond of sailing and going with his brothers to the family cabin located at Echo lake (Atwood National Forest, Atwood Tract) in which their father was the first to build in 1921. A 90th birthday celebration in his honor was held last September with many of his friends and family in attendance. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Norma, who passed away in 2003, and his brothers, Leroy and Burton Atwood. Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Archie & Yolanda Atwood and daughter and son-in-law, Judy & Brent Seitz, grandchildren David Seitz, Stephanie Seitz and great-grandson Luccis Searcy age 6. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Atwood (Burton Atwood deceased). Bill was a member of the Woodbridge Country Club, 20/30 Club, Rotary, and the Coffee Club. He also was member of the Navy League and would go out to Sea on excursions. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Archie & Yolanda's Home, 7454 Meadow Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Haggin Museum. *