Tacoma, Washington
Owen F. Woolard 8/12/1929-4/05/2014 Born in Tacoma, WA, Owen was a third generation employee of the Tacoma Smelter, being the youngest person hired at age 17. He worked there 37 years. Owen began playing drums in local bars at the age of 18. He continued his professional career playing at the New...
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I miss you so very much. You were alway so gentle and kind to anyone that you can in contact with. All animals included. I hope you have joined all of your friends and are playing sweet music once again in heaven.
Love, Jane
Jane Knutson
April 14, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV
Owen was a very nice guy and a fine drummer. As a drummer myself, I would on occasions talk with Owen either from the bandstand or on band breaks. He always a gentleman and I always looked forward to talking with him. He is in my thoughts.
Dean Babbitt, former member of Musicians Union Local 117.
April 14, 2014
