Photo courtesy of Crandell Funeral Home - Fremont Chapel
Fremont, Michigan
Oct 9, 1943 – Aug 11, 2016
Gary Lee Woods, age 72 of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer. Gary was born on October 9, 1943 in Stambaugh, Michigan to George and Elsie (LaPlante) Woods and attended Stambaugh High School where he lettered in...
Read MoreThinking of you Marcia,and kids this coming week. Gary (Mr. Woods) was my favorite high school teacher. He made us think for ourselves, and know about worlds history and geography (My favorite class). He influenced my life more than you know. I miss him very much. Although I was quiet in school, I appreciated him very much!
Lynnette Rumsey
August 06, 2021 | School
I want to say that Mr Woods was a wonderful teacher and person. I enjoy having him as my teacher. I am so sorry for your loss. He'll be missed by a lot of people.
Gail Maynard
Lake Elsinore, California
Gail Maynard
September 11, 2017 | Lake Elsinore, CA
Marcia and family
I just found this out and want to send my deepest sympathy to you. By now I'm sure he has met up with Dale in Heaven. My thoughts are with you.
Barb Kennedy
August 21, 2016 | N. Muskegon, MI
Marcia and family,
I was so sorry to hear the news of your loss. I had many wonderful teachers, and Mr. Woods was among the best. We used to try to convince other kids that I was his daughter, even though my last name lacked the "s"! He was funny, caring and dedicated to education. I have a lot of great memories from his classes. And my mom (Sara) and I were just talking about how he shared a birthday with my dad, Ron. He will definitely be missed. Please know you are in my thoughts and...
Wendi (Wood) Brozek
August 21, 2016 | Denton, TX
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Todd Myers and family
August 20, 2016
so sorry to hear of MR WOODS passing he was a great teacher and man I also was on the chain gang many years later I know we could not hold a candle to that trio R.I.P Harvey Dean and family
August 20, 2016
He was one of my favorite teachers. He made a difference and left great memories. God bless.
Vonda Alderson
August 18, 2016
Marcia & Family -
We were sad to hear of Gary's passing and our hearts and prayers are with all of you. He leaves behind a great legacy, having impacted a tremendous amount of lives in this little rural community.
He inspired, motivated, encouraged, rewarded, respected, .... oh I could just go on and on. He truly cared about each student and celebrated in the success of everyone. He was just an awesome teacher and great man. He was my favorite teacher (along...
Theresa Anderson
August 18, 2016 | Hesperia, MI
To the Gary Woods family,
It has been many years that Gary took me fishing in lake Michigan. All these years later I still reflect on that day spent with Gary and the beautiful time spent that Saturday ( 35 yrs? ) with Gary and family. I will always remember you as a true sportsman and a very real sincere gentleman. RIP GARY WOODS HEAVEN JUST GOT A VIP FOR THE FISHING TEAM.
My deepest condolences, Danny Lee Sun City Arizona
danny lee
August 17, 2016 | Sun City, AZ