Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Oct 16, 1934 – Sep 29, 2020 (Age 85)
Woodbrey, James Calvin, PhD, 85 of Sebago Lake, ME, St. Louis, MO and Green Valley, AZ, died peacefully on Sept. 29. A graduate of Standish High School, University of Maine, Orono and Michigan State University, Jim was a distinguished Senior Research Scientist at Monsanto from 1961-1989; a pioneer in MRI and polymer technology and owner of many patents. He enjoyed history and politics and was a gifted photographer, carpenter and handy-man. He is predeceased by three brothers, three sisters, and daughter, Peggy Edwards (Eric). He is survived by wife, Connie (nee Douglass); elder brothers Herbert, Henry and Victor Woodbrey, all of Maine; son Dorrance (Woody) Woodbrey, daughter Alison Taylor (Bill), grandchildren Jenny Pennycook (Mike), John Edwards, Alison Bryar (Dan), Conor Taylor; step-grandchildren Bill Taylor (Meghan), Brendan Taylor (Tricia), great-grandchildren Mairin, William, Alexa and Alice, and many nieces and nephews.
Services: A private family service was held in St. Louis. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Read MoreHe was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
John Geiger
November 03, 2020 | Green Valley, AZ | Neighbor
Connie - My deep condolences on the loss of Jim. We have all missed both of you so much since you left Green Valley and appreciated the contribution both of you made to our community. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Nancy Anacker
October 27, 2020 | Green Valley, AZ | Friend
Dear Connie, Please accept my deep condolences. Jim was a politically savvy gentleman who is being fondly remembered by many in Green Valley and southern Arizona.
Senator Andrea Dalessandro
October 17, 2020 | Green Valley, AZ
Connie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and wish you comfort from all of your good memories with Jim.
Marilyn and David Hosea
October 13, 2020 | Green Valley, AZ | Acquaintance
Connie, My thoughts are with you at this time. You and Jim were among the best people I have known in my lifetime. I appreciated that you supported Gabriel in that first primary and afterward, and you both promoted President Obama early on. What an impact your team made! Laura and I have missed you since your moved from Green Valley. Wish you well, Judy Burgard,
Judy Burgard
October 11, 2020
Brilliant Researcher and Analyst, Seeker and Servant of Good. Condolences to Connie and family.
Charles Ashton
October 09, 2020 | Sahuarita
Condolences to Connie and the family from Ronni and Fred Pine. Would love to hear from Connie. Please call.
Ronni Pine
October 07, 2020 | Green Valley | Friend
