JoAn Wood  JoAn Wood (born June 3, 1934) was an American politician from Idaho. Wood was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives who served consecutive terms for a total of 32 years. On June 3, 1934, Wood was born in Milo, Idaho. Wood graduated from Ririe High School. Wood is a farmer and a rancher. Wood was first elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in 1981 and served till 2014. Wood's husband was Thomas Wood. They have 5 children. Wood and her family live at Rigby, Idaho. Wood is a Mormon.