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M. Woodward Obituary
Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 13, 2011 in Salt Lake City. He was born June 21, 1925 to Charles S. and Marion Woodward. Graduated from East High. Joined the Marines in 1943, serving in the Pacific on the USS Enterprise receiving five Battle Stars. Graduated from the University of Utah with Masters Degree. Mens Student President, member Phi Kappa Alpha, Skull and Bones, Owl and Key, Beehive Honor Societies, U of U National Championship 1947 Basketball Team, State Handball Champ, All Church Golf Champ. Champion in sports and many peoples lives. Married Marsy Hall in the Salt Lake Temple, 1947. Head Basketball and Golf Coach at Skyline High School. Master woodworker making beautiful furniture for his entire family. Went to Jacksonville, Florida on a mission with Marsy. Faithful High Priest serving in many capacities. Never quit coaching, smiling and never complained.
Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marsy; three children James H. (Carolyn), Jamey (Gary) Toomb, and Chris (Heidi); sister Marion and brother Ralph; 13 Grandchildren, and 29 Great-Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and a sister.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Big Cottonwood Stake Center, 1750 East Spring Lane. Family and Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, and again one hour prior to the services at the church.
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Patty Woodward Fox
November 21, 2011
I'm sorry that I did not hear of Jim's passing in time to attend the funeral. My best childhood memories revolve around Moon Lake and Uncle Jim was a great part of those memories. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
November 18, 2011
Deepest sympathy Marsy and family.I enjoyed many years with the Woodward family. Jim will be missed by all that knew and loved him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carl Zabriskie Mesa az
R J Kirkham
November 16, 2011
I was a fellow teacher with Jim at Skyline from 1962 to 1967. I was amazed at all the awards and talents listed in his obit. He always came across to me as being a humble and down to earth person
R J Kirkham
November 15, 2011
Jim was my sophmore basketball coach at Granite High, 1956. He was a possitive influence on my life and lifted my self esteem.
Best wishes to his family.
Jerry Taylor
Debbie Walton
November 15, 2011
I can't think of a time that I was with Uncle Jim and we didn't reminisce about the Moon Lake summers. I loved the summers I spent with him, Aunt Marsy, and all of my cousins. I will miss those stories. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those that knew and loved, Uncle Jim.
Ken Dorney
November 15, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Coach Woodwards family. He was my basketball and golf coach at Skyline HS, '63-'65.
November 15, 2011
Marsy,
All my thoughts and prayers.
Scotty Durrant (Durrant & Associates)
MIke Isbell
November 15, 2011
Coach Woodward was my Coach at Granite High in 1960. What a great guy and teacher. I'm sorry for the family's loss. I have nothing but great memories of him.
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