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Gairns John "Woody" Woodsworth Jr.

Gairns John "Woody" Woodsworth Jr. obituary

Gairns Woodsworth Obituary

Gairns John "Woody" Woodsworth, Jr. Born in Chicago, Il on March 20, 1916, passed away on June 6, 2010. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Millie of 43 years. Woody was preceded in death by his father, G.J. Woodsworth; mother, Bertha; sister, Mary and son, Tommy. He is survived by his children, Woody (Kay), Pam (Lenny), Diane (Richard), Nona, Leona, Alvin (Doris), Samuel (Louisa); 20 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. Woody was raised in Chicago. After four years in the Navy he opened an Auto Body Shop where his love for restoring cars began. In 1960 he moved his family to Tucson. Woody became a custom home builder and land developer. He built four shopping centers, four sub divisions and many custom homes. After retiring from construction he pursued his passion for restoring antique cars with the help of his devoted and supportive wife, Millie. Together they entered The Great American Race in 1985, from California to New York in their 1936 Oldsmobile. He was known for the quality of his work and won many trophies. Woody was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., with an inurnment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 13, 2010.

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December 22, 2010

I just found out that Grandpa Woody died. He will be sorely missed. Although
I had not seen him in a very long time. The memories of him and the times spent with him and Grandma Honey will be treasured through my years on this earth. I am so sad right now I can hardly express my words. I am so sorry for not being able to be there. Tina Marie Block (Harris)

J. Charles Madox

June 16, 2010

I wish to express my deepest sympathies to Millie and family for your loss of "Woody". May his memory always live on in your hearts.

Linda & Tom Hall

June 16, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ron Edwards

June 14, 2010

Ron and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Millie and family for your loss of Woody. He'll be missed by all who knew him! Ron & Bernice Edwards

Harold & Bernice Hawes

June 13, 2010

Our thoughts are with you Millie. We wll always remember the good times visiting and seeing all your cars.

June 13, 2010

We know that there is a lot of NEW machine noises (but no profanity) being emitted from the LORD & COMPANY GARAGE.

The Levin's of Tucson

June 13, 2010

Woody and Millie's warm home always had the gracious welcome mat out. Woody took great pleasure in helping the novice or the professional with mechanical advice and skill. Until my last breath, I will always remember Woody's critique of me when he said "I hope you are a better physician than a mechanic" ! See ya on the "flip side" back on the South Side of Chicago
STAN & SHARON LEVIN

June 13, 2010

My name is Gary Smith and i worked for Dick Powers const back in 1974 on many of Woodys projects.He was a man of honesty and integrity who will surely be missed.My condolences to the family.

Margaret Pieper

June 13, 2010

My sympathy to Mrs. Woodsworth and all the family. My late husband and I loved visiting your husbands collection of antique vehicles. You and he were most gracious people and so well loved. God Bless You All.

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