Noel Temple Wood affectionately known as Tim was born on September 24, 1932 in Wisconsin as the eldest son of Noel G. Wood and Elisabeth Temple. Noel “Tim” spent his entire childhood growing up on the road moving north, west, east and south due to his father serving in the US military.
1954 Tim graduates from the United States Naval Academy and accepts his commission as an ensign. That same year, Tim married the love of his life Mary Ann.
The two would go on the journey of life together. See the world and raise a beautiful family. Later they would join the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Lexington Park, Maryland. After nearly 60 years of happy and holy marriage, Tim’s beloved Mary, the anchor of his heart, passed away in March 2013.
Tim had an illustrious career in the United States Navy. His assignments ranged from professor of naval science, commander of ships, even to being a diplomatic attaché in Norway. Tim received several accommodations from the United States as well as the Kingdom of Norway. In 1985, after 31 years of honorable service, Tim retired from the United States Navy as a captain.
After which he became a licensed real estate agent with Coldwell Bank and later served as chairman of the Southern Maryland Board of Realtors.
In humble submission to the perfect will of God, on May 18, 2022 at the age of 89, while in his home surrounded by his family, God reached out his almighty hand and, with peace in his heart, Noel Temple Wood passed to his heavenly home.
Tim is survived by his devoted children: Michael Davis Wood (Heather) of Wisconsin Dells, WI, Pastor Peter Christian Wood (Michelle) of Lanham, MD, and Karen Elisabeth Hoffman of Hollywood, MD; 8 grandsons: Michael G. Wood, Jermoni K. Dowd (Doreen), Brian V. Wood, James C. Wood, Harold A. “Buster” Hoffman III, Joshua T. Hoffman (Jenna), Zachary M. Hoffman ( Alice) and Lonnell Morris; 7 great-grandchildren: Anthony J. Wood, Peyton N. Dowd, Carter S. Hoffman, Dillon J. Dowd, Honor GW Dowd, James B. Hoffman and Matthew S. Behling. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her husband “Emil Shimilfinny”, her father, her grandfather “Pop Pop” and her great-grandfather were a man of faith, character, dignity and integrity.
Our Patriarch will forever be a flame of excellence in our hearts and his gracious presence will be deeply missed.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA
