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Alfred Woodward Obituary
Alfred E. Woodward, 93, Retired Illinois Appellate Judge, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 in Wheaton, IL. Born Dec. 15, 1913 in Sandwich, IL, where he was raised; attended Oberlin College in Ohio on a football scholarship; 1934 Captain of football; graduated in 1935; Northwestern University School of Law 1938; served as an Officer in U.S. Navy 1943-45; 1950 became partner in Wheaton, IL law firm of Rathje & Woodward. * Elected 18th Circuit Court Judge 1970, served on the bench until 1971. **Elevated to Illinois 2nd District Appellate Court in 1977. *1967 Elected to American College of Trial Lawyers. **Elected Chief Judge 1973 to 1975. Retired from the Appellate bench at age 81 in 1994. Beloved husband of the late Alice E.; loving father of Bob (Elsa Walsh), Susan (Joe) Whall, Anne W. Swallow, Michael Keller, Lynn Keller (Ken Horiszny), Dave Woodward and Wendy Woodward (Ken Heiden); devoted grandfather of Grant (Angie) Keller, Andrew (Joanne) Swallow, Tali Woodward, Leslie Swallow, Collin, Brent and Diana Woodward; great-grandfather to Dan, Jeff and Sarah Keller; fond brother of the late Malcolm and John Woodward. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL, 60187 (1 Block E. of Naperville Rd.). Funeral Service Friday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, Jefferson St., west of Ellis. Interment will follow at Wheaton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602.
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Pam Burt
March 8, 2007
So sorry to hear belatedly of Woody's death. I have many memories of our parents playing bridge while we kids played our own games. I send my condolences to all the family.
Barb Pokornowski
February 27, 2007
I remember Judge Woodward as such a kind and wonderful man. My parents, the late Dr. Ronald & the late Joan Pokornowski, were great friends and spoke highly of Al. His friendship will be greatly missed!
Blue & Pam Haymond
February 23, 2007
To one of the finest men I have ever know. Our thoughts are with your family.
Martin Beck
February 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Woodward Family as they grieve the loss of this great man. We should take time to reflect upon his wonderful life and celebrate his many contributions.
Brent Woodward
February 22, 2007
I dream for a day we can meet face to face
You are a man of integrity and a man of grace
A great loss for me
And this great community
I still hold you forever close to my heart
God wanted you and it was time for you to depart
I will see you in awhile beloved grandfather of mine
But I know deep in my heart you are doing just fine
Everyone here loves you though you’re not physically here
You are spiritually in all of our minds
So mourn him not with apparel of black,
But dress in color and rejoice with me
Talk not of his departure with sighs in your hearts
Close your eyes and you will see him with you forevermore
it’s a Transition to something new;
Grandpa your transition is one of a pure spirit and soul
And god came to bring you to a better peace, a sense of serenity
God greets you at the door and says my friend
those stairs they only go up
and arms will be waiting to greet you
and this is your new fate
Today is the day all the pain goes away
Feel the warmth of good thing’s
wave good bye
with a tear in eye
to love, light, and laughter.
Smile full of hope
and eyes only seeing gray
this incredible man was set free on this fine winter day
Mimi and Terry Stewart
February 22, 2007
Alfred and Alice enriched our lives as they graciously took us under their loving wing. We cherish many wonderful memories.
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