WOOD Richard James Died suddenly in a helicopter accident on August 09, 2008 in Carmacks, Yukon, age 67. Born October 11, 1940 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, he moved to British Columbia in 1956. Dick started his aviation career at Skyways Aviation in 1963 as a radio technician. His passion for helicopters took flight in 1978. Dick has had much success in his aviation career which includes over 24,000 accident-free hours and has trained approximately 300 students. He will always be remembered for his unending passion for flying, his gift for teaching the craft and for his amazing laugh, one that once heard was never forgotten. He is survived by his wife, Madeleine, daughters Laura (Normand) and Tiffany (Todd), his son, Cpt. Stephen James Wood stationed in Afghanistan, his grandchildren, Ryan, Stephanie, Adam, Daisha, great-granddaughter Grace and sisters, Jackie, Donna, Joyce, Eleanor and Betty and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The Celebration of his Life will be held at 2:00pm August 29, 2008 at the Abbotsford Flying Club, Abbotsford Airport. A further Celebration will be held in Merritt at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the SPCA. Online condolences may be sent to dwmemorial@live.com