Forest Kay Wood June 9, 1930 - February 21, 2026
Forest Kay Wood passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Raymond, Alberta, Canada at the age of 95. Kay is survived by his wife Mary Wood and his children: Janice (Patrick) Zezula, Ronald, Linda (Donald) O’Brien, Mark (Denise), and Kathy (Jason) Broadhead, along with all their children and grandchildren. He is also survived by Mary’s family: Todd (Jenny) Bevans, Wade (Karen) Bevans, Stacy (Dallin) Leavitt, Shelly (Jim) Spackman, Kris (Rick) Olsen, Lisa (Darrel) Zaugg, David (Lynn) Bevans, and Heidi (Scott) Harris, along with all their children and grandchildren.
Kay is survived by his brother, Kent (Pat), his brother-in-law Bryce (Marilyn) Hansen, brother-in-law, Bernie Jensen, and sister-in-law, Faith Wood. He was predeceased by his sweetheart, Carol Jean, his daughter Carolyn Kay, grandson, Jared Kay Cramp and great-granddaughter, Ayla Tippie, his siblings and in-laws.
Kay was born in Cardston, Alberta, to James Forest Wood and Eda Vilate Wood, the eldest of five children. Growing up in Cardston is where he developed the deep faith, steady character, and strong work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
As a young man, Kay served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England. Following his mission, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jean Hansen, in the Cardston Alberta Temple. Together they built a home centered on faith, love, and devotion to family.
Kay and Carol lived in Edmonton and Calgary, where he worked for the Provincial Government in Social Services. He was dedicated to helping others and served faithfully in his profession for many years. After retirement, they returned to Cardston, the community he always considered home.
Following Carol’s passing in 1992, Kay married Mary Ludlow Bevans. Together they shared many happy years travelling together and serving a mission in Toronto, Ontario. They blended their lives and continued a life grounded in faith and service.
Kay was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved serving in the house of the Lord. His testimony was quiet but unwavering, reflected in the way he lived and the example he set for his posterity.
Kay will be remembered for his steady faith, his devotion to family, his quiet strength, and his lifelong love of the Lord. His legacy lives on in the many generations who call him father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Center (846 1st Ave West) Cardston, AB. Friends may meet the family from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Cardston Cemetery, Cardston, AB.
Kay is survived by his brother, Kent (Pat), his brother-in-law Bryce (Marilyn) Hansen, brother-in-law, Bernie Jensen, and sister-in-law, Faith Wood. He was predeceased by his sweetheart, Carol Jean, his daughter Carolyn Kay, grandson, Jared Kay Cramp and great-granddaughter, Ayla Tippie, his siblings and in-laws.
Kay was born in Cardston, Alberta, to James Forest Wood and Eda Vilate Wood, the eldest of five children. Growing up in Cardston is where he developed the deep faith, steady character, and strong work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
As a young man, Kay served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England. Following his mission, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jean Hansen, in the Cardston Alberta Temple. Together they built a home centered on faith, love, and devotion to family.
Kay and Carol lived in Edmonton and Calgary, where he worked for the Provincial Government in Social Services. He was dedicated to helping others and served faithfully in his profession for many years. After retirement, they returned to Cardston, the community he always considered home.
Following Carol’s passing in 1992, Kay married Mary Ludlow Bevans. Together they shared many happy years travelling together and serving a mission in Toronto, Ontario. They blended their lives and continued a life grounded in faith and service.
Kay was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved serving in the house of the Lord. His testimony was quiet but unwavering, reflected in the way he lived and the example he set for his posterity.
Kay will be remembered for his steady faith, his devotion to family, his quiet strength, and his lifelong love of the Lord. His legacy lives on in the many generations who call him father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Center (846 1st Ave West) Cardston, AB. Friends may meet the family from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Cardston Cemetery, Cardston, AB.