James-Woodward-Obituary

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James Francis "Jim" Woodward

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Hey, Pal - you are still missed, and it's so easy for tears to fall after reading what so many of your friends and family had to say....you were SO appreciated and special. May God continue to bless you and your lovely family. See you soon.....xxoo

I miss you still.

I think of you every day..but you certainly wouldnt like or understand our world today. Rest In Peace my friend.

You're still missed, my friend - especially when I see "your car" go by. We were so blessed with your presence, and it'll never be the same. Thank God you don't have to live through these times - you're in a much better place. God is keeping you safe and blessed us while you were here.Rest in Peace, Woody - you made us all so happy.

Woody, you are still missed greatly - and I long for the times we had when you were here. It was all good - the bus to Mecca to help the kids read English, and all the things we did for Sacred Heart Church - we loved to see you coming in (usually a little late!) - our Betty Boop is up there with you, and you're probably entertaining each other. Love you, dear friend. (That was my car that you're leaning up against - and I miss it too - ha!)

Returning from our kids at Mecca!

Dear TC and family; Thank you for your wonderful expression. I was just at 7:45 Mass and usually catch my head turning to the right to "Woody's seat" - we in the back all miss him very much. He was such a delight to uf all. I first met him on the Mecca bus,and we'd sit in the back and chat all the way. Mecca seemed about 3 minutes away with all the insight, discussion and just plain fun we had in that short trip. Whenever he wasn't there, which was not often, the trip seemed to take all...

I just heard recently of Jim's passing. I used to work for Woodward Direct and TMP and got to know Jim. He loved Harp and was such craic. He couldn't read my writing but he tried. I'm so proud that he became an Irish citizen. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends. I'm sure he's up there having a pint with the good man himself....Slainte Jim. God bless you always, Mary B.

Jim was my boss and my friend for so many years. He was a wonderful human being with so many talents and gifts. I heard of his death just recently and it doesn't seem real to me. My deepest sympathy to his entire family. Goodby, dear friend.

Just heard if Jim's passing. My sincere condolences.

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James's Obituary

James F. Woodward, age 71, long time resident of Evanston and Palm Desert, world traveler, citizen of both the United States and Ireland, highly decorated (Bronze Star) Viet Nam War veteran, retired yellow pages advertising executive, generous donor to many charitable organizations, graduate of Loyola Academy (?60) and John Carroll University (?64). He passed away on July 5, 2014He will be sorely missed by his survivors, brother Garry (Mardi); sisters Mary Therese (John) Wells of Solana Beach, CA and Joanne of Ellensburg WA; seven nieces and nephews Gavin, Shannon, Garrett, Casey, Katherine Patricia (Kip), Elizabeth Ann (Libby), Jillian and twelve great nieces and nephews.Info:(847)675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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