Calvin William Woods

Calvin William Woods

Calvin Woods Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun on Oct. 15, 2005.
WOODS _ Calvin William of Langley, BC passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 13, 2005 at the age of 68 years. Predeceased by his mother Lillian Sklar. Cal is fondly remembered by his loving wife Erma, daughter Lori (Mike), son Douglas (Brandie), 3 grandsons Connor, Owen, Reece, step-father Jack Sklar, brother Barry (Betty), numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Calvin worked for BC Transit from 1965 - 1992. He was a model train enthusiast with a lifelong interest in music who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of donations to the B.C. Lung Association or to the Canadian Diabetic Association

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