Sutton, Massachusetts
1959 - 2003
SUTTON, MA ... Jeff L. Wooden, 44, of 143 Leland Hill Road, died Sunday, March 30, in the Worcester Medical Center, after being stricken ill.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Vahey) Wooden; a son,Zachary T. Wooden; a daughter, Alyssa L. Wooden; both at home, his parents, William and Jesse (Ford) Wooden, of Augusta, GA; two brothers, William Wooden, of Bardenton, FL, and Richard Wooden,of Riverdale, GA; a sister, Robin Miller, of Stockbridge, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Wooden was born, February 19, 1959, in Lumberton, NC. He grew up in Augusta, and lived in Somerville and Cambridge, MA, before moving here two and a half years ago.He graduated from Richmond Academy, in Augusta, and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a Master's Degree from the University of Notre Dame.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Mr. Wooden was a software project manager at Avalant Corp., in Waltham. He previously held similar positions at Sun Life of Canada in Wellesley, EDS in Boston, and at Harvard University.
He was active in the Whitinsville United Methodist Church, where he taught a 4th&5th grade Sunday School class. He was a martial arts student, especially Akido, and played the guitar. He was an accomplished photographer, and he enjoyed reading and creative writing.
A funeral will be held at 11 AM, Friday, April 4, in the Whitinsville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Howard Cemetery, Armsby Road, Sutton. Calling Hours will be 5-8 PM, Thursday, April 3, in the Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville (www.carrfuneralhome.com).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whitinsville United Methodist Church Building Fund, 61 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA, 01588.
God has taken a great person to have the gate open for me. We will met again. Cheryl, I never gotten a chance to meet you, Jeff truly was a Man send from Heaven. I apologize for not being their with you Jeff. May God be with you.
Classmate of 1977, ARC
Charles Dent
April 04, 2003 | Augusta, GA
I apologize for not being their with you Jeff. May God be with the Wooden Family.
Classmate of 1977, ARC
Shaw Williams
April 04, 2003 | Augusta, GA
Cheryl, May the beautiful memories of Jeff give you and your children
the strength you need during this
time of barevement.May god be with you and your family. Jeff will truly be missed. ARC classmate of 1977.
Loretta Dent Harrison
April 04, 2003 | Augusta, GA
Cheryl,
Since you called to tell me about Jeff, I have constantly been reminded of his warmth, humor, and all the ways he has influenced me since he and I met so long ago. The fond memorys and ripples of shock that he is gone will not fade soon for me.
There is no way for me to ease your loss, but I wanted you to know that Jeff was more than just a friend. I consider him one of the best people I have ever met.
My deepest sympathy to you,
Nate
Nate Weinsaft
April 03, 2003 | Hopkinton, MA
Dear Cheryl,
We were saddened and filled with disbelief at the sudden passing of Jeff! Our hearts and prayers are with you and your little children at this time of sorrow. Love, Jane & Bob
Jane & Robert Simmons
April 02, 2003 | Bristol, ME
Cheryl,
Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Jeff has been as much an inspiration in our life as in the lives of many others who have had the pleasure of knowing him. Please remember that we are only a phone call away should you need our support. We Love You.
Robin & Nachee
April 02, 2003 | Stockbridge, GA
Cheryl,
Jeff's sudden passing saddens me because I know what a special friend he was to me and what a great husband, friend and father he was to you and the children. May time ease the pain of his passing and leave us with the joy of his great laugh. Romans 8:35-39, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4,11-13
Irvin Lee
April 01, 2003 | Burke, VA
Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems surreal as I think back just a few years to your wedding. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. I will talk to you soon. Love, Maureen
Maureen Piche
April 01, 2003 | Philadelphia, PA
