San Jose, California
1948 - 2017
Honorable Derek WoodhouseApril 6, 1948 ~ July 19, 2017Resident of San Jose, CASuperior Court Judge Derek Woodhouse, 69, died peacefully in his home on July 19, 2017. Derek was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. At age 9 he moved with his family to California and settled in Campbell. He graduated...
Read MoreI served with Woody in Vietnam he was a true Rakasan may you RIP, You always made us laugh even when the chips were down in loving memory.
Alain Lajoux
February 20, 2019 | Nanuet, NY | Military
I remember Derek from high school. He was so polite, sweet and always a smile and kind word. He would greet you by name and ask how things were going. I was so happy to hear he had married Sheri. I was in band with Sheri and thought they made such a cute couple. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Cheryl Coffman
December 14, 2017 | N/A, CA | Classmate
Sheri and Sigrid, I am sorry to hear about this. I remember Derek and his laugh. A nice guy. I only spoke to him once after high school and that was when I called him to contact Richard and Sigrid. This is a shock. I am sorry for your loss. Al Royer
August 30, 2017
I would like to give my deepest sympathy to Derek's family. I know he will be dearly missed. Although he is my cousin I regret only having the 1 memory of him but it has always stuck with me over the years. I was just a kid when he came to Manitoba for a visit and I found him to be just a very sweet and easy going person to be around. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Take care and love to all.
Bonnie Metner (Gillis)
August 03, 2017
I know we didn't get to see each other very much. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Love from Swana Klapprat (Gillis)
August 01, 2017
Derek was a wonderful person that I had the pleasure to work with for many years. He represented the company I used to work for, VIking Freight. I have very find memories that I will always carry with me. Prayers for his wife and family, who he always talked about with such joy.
Jennifer Battin Burt
July 30, 2017
Derek hired me into my first lawyer position 30 years ago. I will always remember him as one of the most compassionate lawyers (and, of course, judges) I had the pleasure of knowing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Linda Usoz
July 28, 2017
A compassionate judge who cared equally about the people before him and he applied the law judiciously. His two tours in Vietnam speak for themselves. We owed him a debt of gratitude for his life of service. May he rest in peace.
J B
July 27, 2017
So sorry to hear of Derek's passing. You have our deepest, heartfelt sympathies! He will be missed!
Myrna & Larry Brunel
July 27, 2017 | Stonewall, MB
