Dr. Robert Armstrong Wood Sr. was born January 24,1937 in Tacoma Washington. He was the middle of three sons born to John William Wood Jr. and Roberta Louise Armstrong. Bob passed on February 10, 2024.

Bob enjoyed a long and remarkable life. He married Laurel Carolyn Johnson on July 23, 1960 in Berkeley, CA. Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, his brother John in New Jersey and his brother Chuck in Florida. He was preceded in death by his son Tom. He is survived by his sons Jack, Rob, Jay, Rich and Bart, his daughter Lindsey as well as 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Bob and his wife were converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in California. Bob was a faithful member after his conversion at the age 27. He served as seminary teacher, elders quorum president, ward bishop, district president, stake president, counselor in a mission presidency, transient services bishop, temple ordinance worker, and served a mission in Connecticut.

Bob also had a distinguished academic career. He earned a BA in Economics from the University of Washington, a MS in Operations Research from Stanford University, and a PhD in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. He taught at West Virginia University, Pennsylvania State University, New York University, and the University of Memphis, where he held the position as Distinguished Professor of Finance. One of the highlights of his career was being appointed to the Presidential Task Force on Market Mechanisms (The Brady Commission) that studied the market crash of October 19, 1987.

Besides church service and his academic career, Bob's passions after retirement were family research and fishing. He spent many wonderful weeks with his sons and friends in Alaska fishing for salmon and halibut.

Another passion was mentoring his students. Bob took great joy and satisfaction in helping others in their career paths.

Bob touched many, many lives during his time on earth, and his presence will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

A Viewing will be held Tuesday February 20, 2024 7 pm to 9 pm at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home 646 East 800 North, Orem, UT

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday February 21, 2024 11 am at their home chapel 1051 East 200 South, Lindon UT. A viewing will be held before the funeral at 10 am. Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery.

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