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2011
William Woods Obituary
William Allan Woods was born on May 21, 1942 in Takoma Park, MD, the first child of Robert Donald Woods and Hilda Rocky Hargis. William passed away June 22, 2011 in Chico, CA.
He graduated from Takoma Academy in 1960, and attended Columbia Union College to become a medical technologist. In 1964, he married Betty Jane Hills and continued working at Washington Adventist Hospital. Two years later they moved to Loma Linda, CA upon his acceptance into the School of Dentistry. After completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery, he taught oral medicine for a year before starting a residency in Oral Surgery. Upon graduating in 1974, he moved his family to Ukiah, CA, and practiced oral surgery for 22 years.
He is survived by his sister, Rita Kollist of North Carolina; his wife, Betty; his children, Kristi Ayars of Chico, CA, and Michael Woods of Santa Monica, CA, and two grandchildren.
A memorial service for William will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home is handling arrangements. You may view and send condolences online at nbcfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carolee Eubanks
June 28, 2011
I attended grade school and academy with Bill and will always remember him as a quiet, thoughtful young man. It will be wonderful when Jesus comes again, and we can be reunited with our loved ones.
Carl Rosich
June 27, 2011
As a classmate of Bill's in dental school I will always remember him as a kind, quiet, and sincere person. I am sure he will be missed by many patients and staff. See you in heaven Bill
June McIntyre
June 27, 2011
a great reunion is coming very soon! We'll see each other in heaven!
Deneane Thomsen
June 25, 2011
I worked for Dr. Woods in 1982-1983. He was a kind, wonderful man and dentist. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest peacefully doc.
Dennis Taylor
June 24, 2011
Dr. Woods showed such tender care. He always made sure and phoned the evening after surgery to check on his patients and took great pride in his practice. ~Bless his Family~
June 24, 2011
I so enjoyed working for Bill those summers before I went to dental school. I learned so much! He helped me several times in my practice. My patients loved him. God has blessed you! Marcia Wiley-Stanley.
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