Wesley W. "Woody" Woods Sr 1934 - 2017

WOODS, GRAAE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/18/2017 at 00:07:59

Sioux City Journal
24 May 2017

Wesley W. "Woody" Woods Sr., 82, of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at his residence.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be in Logan Park Cemetery. Visitation will be noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Wesley was born on Nov. 13, 1934, in Winnetoon, Neb., the son of Dallas and Hattie Woods. Wesley joined the U.S. Army.

Upon being honorably discharged, he met Evelyn Graae. Three years later, they got married on Jan. 27, 1958 in Nebraska. They had eight children. Wesley worked for Wheelchair Transportation Service in Sioux City for 20 years.

He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Wesley loved music. He played in a band that would volunteer their time and play in senior centers, nursing homes, or anywhere that would ask. Wesley could play the guitar, piano, accordion, and harmonica, along with many other instruments.

Wesley was a great father, and an even better grandfather. He was a humble man that was never the center of attention. However, his tolerant and candid personality never concealed his caring heart. Wesley was a hard worker and epitomized the ideal family man. He had a great sense of humor; most conversations were filled with laughter and sarcasm. What you saw was what you got, there were no secrets with Wesley. He was extremely dependable and supportive. Wesley was a man of character; he truly was a cape away from being a superhero.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; children, Theresa Hahn of North Sioux City, Russell (Sheri) Woods Sr., Randall (Starla) Woods Sr., Wesley (Lori) Woods Jr., and James Woods, all of Sioux City, and Melissa (Victor) Ramirez of Sloan, Iowa; brother, Danny (Joan) Woods of Omaha; sisters, Darlene (Larry) Macke of Creighton, Neb., and Lois Patres of Plainview, Neb.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Woods; and daughter, Robin Leon.