Roland A Woodbury

Roland Ardy “Woody” Woodbury, 80, of Fargo, passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospice house, Fargo on May 19th, 2026.

Roland was born October 6th, 1945, in Breckenridge, MN, to Ardy and Velma Woodbury. He grew up on a farm in rural Barney, ND, and attended Antelope Township schools before transferring to Wyndmere High School where he graduated in 1964. He continued his education at North Dakota State University earning his bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1969. During his time at NDSU he began dating Frances Hammond and they were wed on August 26, 1967. In 1969 he joined the Army, where he proudly served until 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1975.

Roland and Fran made their home on the Woodbury farmstead in Antelope Township where he farmed, and they raised three children over the course of 38 years. After retiring, they moved to Fargo, where he found free time to golf, fish, spoil the grandkids and of course cheering for the Bison of NDSU!

During retirement, they spent five years in Montana before returning to Fargo in 2018, consistently escaping the cold as snowbirds during the winter months. Roland and Fran had 58 years together before her death on March 28, 2026, a mere 7 weeks ago.

Roland is survived by daughters Dixie Daleske of Waseca, MN, Kristi (Rob) Gappert of Missoula, MT, and Brad (Michelle) Woodbury of Belgrade, MT; six grandchildren Sophia Woodbury, Otto Daleske, Aiden and Autumn Gappert, and Everett and Elliott Woodbury; two great grandchildren, Aria and Anarah Badue; sisters Sharon Moffet and Denise Ness; sister-in-law Janice Quam and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances; his parents, Ardy and Velma Woodbury; brother Gary Woodbury; sister-in-law Joann Woodbury; father and mother-in-law Floyd and Vera Hammond; brothers-in-law Jim Hammond, Gerald Quam and Duren Moffett; sister-in-law Joann Woodbury.

We will be holding a joint celebration for the lives of Woody and Fran on June 6th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo. Dad has joined Mom in heaven, and we find comfort in honoring them side-by-side. Come ready to share your memories and stories of our parents as we say, ‘see ya later!’