John P. Woods
February 8, 1932 ~ September 26, 2024
Born in:
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
John’s service will be livestreamed and viewable here beginning at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2024:
John Philip Woods passed on September 26, 2024, on a beautiful fall day with family by his side at Sanford. He was born to William Arthur Woods and Annie (Maltman) Woods on February 8, 1932, and was raised on the family farm in Forest River, ND where he graduated from high school in 1950.
He then attended Longview College in Washington State for one year and returned to Grand Forks to attend UND where he graduated in 1955. Upon graduation from UND, he entered the Army as a Lieutenant and was stationed in Germany until 1957.
John and Leta Nelson were united in marriage in September of 1960 after meeting years earlier when he was in college. He was employed by General Motors, and they moved to Bismarck and then Fargo and had 2 children, Roxanne and John. He spent his career at Job Service of ND for 30 years and had friendships from there that continued to his passing.
In retirement, he became even more involved with the Fargo Amvets Post #7 where he was a Past Commander and Amvet of the Year. He volunteered weekly at the VA Hospital and Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, MN for many years and was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church Fargo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dallas, Raymond, and Robert; sister, Louise; and sister-in-law, Pat.
He is survived by his children, Roxanne (Richard) Meyer of West Fargo, ND and John (Deanna) Woods of Prescott Valley, AZ; grandchildren, Sarah and Katlyn Woods; sister-in-law, Donna Woods; and many nieces and nephews.
Our gratitude to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers.
Celebration of Life Service: 10:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, ND, with visitation one hour prior.
Burial: 2 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery, Forest River, ND.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Homeward Animal Shelter of Fargo or Marshmallow Foundation of Detroit Lakes.
Services
Visitation - Saturday: October 12, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Saturday: October 12, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in John P. Woods 's name.
Marshmallow Foundation
1478 Mallard St
Detroit Lakes,
Minnesota
Roxanne and John,
Sorry to see that your father, John, passed away. He was my mother’s neighbor for a decade until her passing. My siblings and family got to know him (and Ceasar) through the years. He was always so nice and my brothers enjoyed many visits.
Bernie DesRoches,
I worked 17 years with John at Job Service ND. He treated the public and fellow staff with dignity, respect and integrity!
Dear Family of John Woods,
Being in the HR field, I had many opportunities to interact with John. In addition to being a caring dedicated professional, he was always good for a funny story or two, and always had a twinkle in his eye. My heart is with you as you enter this holiday season without him; find comfort in the love he left on this earth.
Claudia Souba