Maxine Wood

June 26, 1935 - September 25, 2021

Maxine Louise Hargis Wood, 86, passed away September 25, 2021 in Fort Collins, CO. Maxine was born to Harry and Edith Hargis in Eckert, CO, on June 26, 1935. She was raised in Eckert with her two siblings, Janet and Anna. Maxine graduated from Montrose High School in 1953. She was a devoted mother to five children: Richard, Mona, Joni, Jill, and Judi. Throughout the years, Maxine loved playing the piano and the organ, directing choirs, volunteering as a board member for causes she believed in, and worshipping and sharing the Lord. A strong and practical business woman, Maxine worked with Native Americans in selling and distributing their art and jewelry for many years. Maxine is survived by her children, Richard (Enid) Wood of Bastrop, TX; Mona (Charles Ford) Wood-Patterson of Durango, CO; Joni (Sam) Martin of Fort Collins, CO; Jill (Evan) Weaver of Indian Hills, CO; and Judi Neergaard (Brian Ash) of Windsor, CO. She is also survived by her sisters - Janet Collett of Grand Junction, CO; and Anna (Tom) Myers of Princeville, HI. Maxine was beloved as Nanny to eleven grandchildren (Neil, Marie, Andrew, Matthew, Michael, Timothy, Kaitlyn, Phillip, Lindsey, Lia, Hanna) and seven great-grandchildren (Sofia, Caden, Reid, Scarlett, Rylee, Declan, August). Maxine’s family will hold a private memorial service. We are blessed to have been loved by Maxine. May flights of angels sing her to her rest.