Fred Lowe Woodworth

Washington - Fred Lowe Woodworth, 84, of Washington, DC, died on May 31, 2025 after a short illness. Fred was born on November 12, 1940, to Thomas L. and Mary J. Woodworth in Detroit, Michigan. He had one brother, the late Thomas B. Woodworth (Inga Nyquist) of Traverse City, MI.

Fred is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Anne Harding Woodworth, and his children Richard L. Woodworth (Stephanie) and Sarah J. O'Keefe (Jonathan) from his first marriage to Virginia Cross Walden, and his stepchildren Alexi Lalas (Anne) and Greg Lalas (Sascha de Gersdorff). Together Anne and Fred have seven grandchildren.

Fred graduated in 1958 from Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and went on to study Economics at Amherst College, graduating with honors in 1962. Three years later, he was an honors graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.

After a few years in private practice in Detroit, Fred moved to Washington with his young family, working in the Department of Justice Anti-Trust Division and later in Policy Planning with the Federal Trade Commission. In 1971, he joined the Detroit law firm of Dykema Gossett.

He served as the President of the Detroit Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. In 1993 he returned to Washington, where he served as Managing Partner of Dykema's DC office until 2003. He was a member of the Supreme Court Bar since 1978.

Fred played soccer at Amherst College and was a devoted fan. He was an avid reader, especially of archeology. He mused about the nature and operation of the universe. Travel was a passion-with Anne to England, France, South Africa, China, Myanmar, and Malaysia, as well as to the Alps and Western US, where he skied with friends and family. His idea of peace was the cabin he and Anne shared in the mountains of North Carolina.

Arrangements: A memorial event will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Parkmont School, 4842 16th St. NW, Washington, DC.