On Monday, March 30, 2020, Wellington Gibson Wood III, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 74.

Wellington, who went by Gibson, was born on December 29, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland to Wellington Gibson Wood II and Elsie (Johnson) Wood. Gibson joined the navy in 1963, and was stationed in Washington D.C. Gibson went on to earn his Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology from Texas Tech University. He married Beverly Jean Beaver on February 8, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas.

After marriage Gibson and Beverly lived in Texas, Maine, New York, and Missouri before finally settling in Minnesota and raising their son, Wellington Gibson Wood IV, and daughter, Katherine Brittingham Wood. Gibson was a wonderful, dedicated father, always there for his children, ready to offer advice and support.  He was an enthusiastic hockey and soccer fan for both children. Traveling for work and with his family, all across the globe, was one of his main interests. He enjoyed going to the theatre with Beverly, and spending time with their dog, Riley.

A passionate scientist and educator, Gibson led a lab at the VA Medical Center and was part of the Medical School at the University of Minnesota. He loved his work and never wanted to officially retire. He had a great sense of humor and loved talking late into the night with his friends and family.  He will be greatly missed.

Gibson was preceded in death by his father, Gibson, his mother, Elsie, and his sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his wife Beverly, his two children, Gibson and Katherine, his daughter in law, Jessica, his son in law, Matthew Ghantous, his sister Cathy, grandchildren, Wellington Gibson V and George Gibson, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.