January 24, 1943 – September 10, 2024

Barbara Lou Hahn Wood died on September 10, 2024, from complications of lung cancer. She was born January 24, 1943, in Davenport, Iowa, to Harry Hahn and Fern Schneckloth Hahn. She was raised on a farm in Scott County, Iowa, attended a one-room country school and a school in Walcott, Iowa. She was active in 4-H and graduated from Davenport West High School in 1961. She attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in language arts and a teaching certification in 1965. She married Garth Wood in 1966 and in 1967 they moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he took a job as a research chemist with Celanese Chemical Company. Both of their children, Brian M. Wood and Anthony D. Wood, were born in Corpus Christi. Garth was transferred to the Houston area and they moved to Friendswood, Texas, in 1970. Barbara started teaching in 1972 while Garth attended law school. Garth began practicing law in 1974 and Barbara taught in the Alvin, Pearland, and Clear Creek School Districts until she retired.

She served as a Student Council sponsor for many years as well as taught English and Spanish. She was active in her community and served on her local homeowner’s association board for several years. She was active in the life of her two sons, in particular attending their sporting events and serving on multiple sports governing bodies. Later she attended many of her grandchildren’s events, especially soccer games, softball games, baseball games, and swimming meets.

She was always proud of her children and grandchildren, praising their efforts whether they won or lost. In 1992, Barbara and Garth purchased a second home in Breckenridge, Colorado, and starting in 2008, they spent June to September summers in the mountains.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Fern. She is survived by her siblings: Sandra Hahn of Breckenridge, CO; Richard Hahn (wife Helen) of Estes Park, CO; and Jim Hahn (wife Barb) of Bettendorf Iowa. She is also survived by her husband of 58 years, Garth Wood (Friendswood, TX); son Brian Wood (wife Tari) of Centennial, Colorado; and son Anthony Wood (wife Nicole) of League City, TX. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Cayla Zandbergen (husband Ryan) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Preston Court Wood (husband Preston) of Norman, OK; April Wood of Littleton, CO; Mia Wood of Centennial, CO; Cobi Wood (wife Rachel) of Gainesville, FL; Lyssa Wood of Bettendorf, IA; Kai Wood, Lexi Wood, and Nicklaus Wood all of League City, TX; one great grandchild, Hudson Zandbergen of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three step-grandchildren, Ethan Chernecke, Simon Chernecke, and Nina Chernecke all of League City, TX; and many neighbors and other friends.

Two services will be held in her honor. The first service will be on Saturday, September 21st, at Jeter Funeral Home in Friendswood, TX, at 11 am (visitation at 10 am). A second service will be held at 6163 S. Fairfield St. in Littleton, CO, on Saturday, October 5th, at 12:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to some entity connected to your local school district.

Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.