Nathaniel Woodring
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Fred W Schenck
May 18, 2023
I carry Nate in my heart. In all ways and forever. Peace
Bruce McAllester
May 17, 2023
Lived in Ohio at residence with Nate, fantastic person. A tragedy to lose him so young. Condolences to his family and friends.
Lilly
May 18, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Fred Schenck
May 17, 2020
A week does not go by that I don't think of Nate. He changed my life--made me a better human being. Nate, you are Love(d). Thank you for being my teacher.
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Chris Verdin
May 17, 2019
I didn't know Nate personally, but I knew him through his father, who always spoke of him and his other boys. He was so proud. I worked with his father for many years. We always talked of our children. He is an awesome Dad. Nate was very lucky
Cassius Barnes
December 15, 2016
To the Woodring family, I just found out about Nate. I am terribly sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing you raised a great young man. I had the joy of coaching him his Freshman year in Football. He was quite a competitor. May he rest in peace.
Cassius Barnes
June 11, 2016
Dear Bob and Jennie,
Your longtime, loyal friend, Jim, (my nephew) told me about Nate. Reading about him touched my heart, and I could see in him your own enthusiasm for life when you lived in San Diego. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Pauline Berglund
San Diego, CA
Neil Carson
June 7, 2016
Dear Woodring Family,
Nate was a very special friend to me. He came into my life in high school and we bonded over our love of music, having jammed many times. I had seen Nate infrequently over the last five years or so, but he was always on the short, short list of people to reconnect with whenever I returned to town on break from school.
So hard to find words to sum up such a special guy as Nate. He was a gentle, thoughtful, and passionate person destined for a great career as a musician. I'm humbled to have had him as a friend.
I offer my deepest condolences, and will always remember Nate for the special guy he was.
Bruce McAllester
June 4, 2016
I only knew Nate a short while, while he was in Middlefield, Ohio we jammed a few times, and it was so great to meet a drummer that liked the Allman Bros music! I had sort of taken them off my playlist because no one I knew were familiar with their songs. With Nate I found a compatriot and will forever think of Nate behind the drums any time I hear their music. Nate was an amazing drummer/percussionist, a true joy to play with. I really miss his presence.
June 1, 2016
Dear Woodring Family, I was working at Hopewell the night you arrived. I work every weekend, so I saw & spoke with Nate on Saturdays & Sundays. He is a sweet, softspoken young man whose greatest concern was getting to Church service on Sunday morning. I believe Nate is safe now, & I pray for your Family , as you navigate the time in this world without him, until you see him again. In God,s Love, Karen Ciulla
Mark Specht
May 31, 2016
Dear Woodring Family,
Nate was an incredible guy, and it was so jarring to hear of his passing. Having played percussion with Nate in marching band, orchestra, concert band, and percussion ensembles nearly every day of my four years in high school, I got to know Nate really well, and he was a great friend. I'll miss Nate's sense of humor, his compassion, his inspiring musicianship, and his optimistic outlook on life.
There are so many moments with Nate that I'll remember: the meals at Walker Bros, Mr. Berger's middle eastern history class, marching up the hill at band camp each summer - the list goes on and on.
I wish I could have been there to remember Nate this past weekend. I hope the celebration of Nate's life is at least as sweet as it is bitter.
I'll really miss the guy.
Mark
May 29, 2016
Dear Woodring Family,
Nate was a good friend of my son Colin, and he is currently teaching in South Korea and was unable to come to the memorial service. I feel so sad for your family and all of his close friends from ETHS that Nate has been close to growing up as a young boy in Evanston and then later through college and post graduation. My younger son Jeremy played percussion in band with Dr. Fodor and he looked up to Nate as the best percussionist anyone could be ever be and he was always kind and supportive to all the younger percussionists. I remember the night he came over to our house and told us he was going to Michigan State and how proud he was to be studying music in college, and being a music instructor I was thrilled as well! I'm so sorry for your loss but I wanted to let you know how sad we all are and our hearts are with you at this difficult time.Colin wishes he could have been with you yesterday and sends his love and support to your family.
Lydia Snow and the Williamson Family
May 29, 2016
Nate was an awesome dude, I'll never forget doing my stats project with Jon and him. He was super cool and whenever I was hanging out with him I always felt a little cooler too. So sorry for your loss.
- Colin
Chris Verdin
May 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all the Woodring family. I will keep you in my prayers
May 28, 2016
Bob Woodring and family... I did not know Nate but I felt Like I knew him because of his Dad. He talked about him and all his other children, plus his wife. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
I've known Bob for over 10 years, through business and he always included me on discussing his children, as I talked about mine as well.
I've followed them through the Scouts, and how each of them excelled after that. I know about all of you.
Bob, you're a good man a great father and husband. I hope that you are at peace for what you did for Nate. God bless you and your family. I'm sorry that I can't attend.
Chris Verdin
Loida Rosario
May 28, 2016
Dear Woodring Family,
Our deepest condolence to you. We had the opportunity to meet Nate while he studied at ETHS. Once my husband took Kendall, Nate and our son Brendan to see Yo-Yo Ma perform. We enjoyed seeing him perform at ETHS concerts.
May God comfort you on your great loss.
The Flanagan-Rosario family
May 28, 2016
Bob, Jennie, Jake and Andy,
Many years ago, Bob and I were sitting together in the stands, stressed out about how our sons were playing in a lacrosse game. During our conversation, I distinctly remember suggesting that all of us fathers were way too invested and connected to our sons.
Bob was kind enough not to tell me I was wrong. The truth is we fathers can never be too invested and connected to our sons. Nothing that happens can change that. My heartbreak about Nate's passing confirms it.
Jeff
Lewis Marin
May 28, 2016
Dear Woodring Family,
I will always remember Nate's sweet, gentile personality that was evident when he was a young boy and persisted as a young man. Your son was a wonderful person and I am truly saddened by his loss. My deepest condolences to you during this difficult time.
David Steuer
May 27, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to a dear friend and the entire family. I am at a loss for words to comfort you, but know, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wells Family
May 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, our prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that His Father intended it to be. We have gained comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same.
Kathy Warman
May 26, 2016
Dear Bob and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Nate. It breaks my heart that you are going through this. Cherish all the memories and Nate will live on in your hearts. I am praying for you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kathy Warman
May 26, 2016
Dear Bob and family,
So tremendously sorry to hear about this tragedy. May God keep you strong through this difficult time.
Maria Sibila Montemayor
Sandy Mejdrech-Avery
May 26, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Words can not express my heartfelt sadness for you and your family.
May 26, 2016
Dear Jennie, Bob, Andy and Jake,
With a heavy-heart I write to you in sadness and support.
There has been a place in my heart for Nate ever since pre-school days where he and Jack met. We made up this song when Jack knew he would be playing with Nate:
"It's a Great-Day. It's a Nate-Day!"
Much love and comfort,
Sharon Sullivan Walsh
Lilly Arias
May 26, 2016
My condolences to Bob and his family. Deeply Sorry.
God Bless his memory and all of you.
Laura Lovera
May 26, 2016
Dear Woodring family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, I pray for your family to have the strength to carry on, your son was such a wonderful young man, always so kind and respectful and with a beautiful smile, I was fortunate to meet him while he went to MSU with my son Walter Cano, they were also roommates and good friends, he was so supportive of my son when he first arrived to MSU. I know you will always keep him alive because he will always be in your heart.
With much love,
Laura.
Beth Anne Hill
May 25, 2016
Dear Woodring family,
I didn't know Nate very well during our time at MSU, but we had many mutual friends from Gilchrist Hall. I have great memories of him livening up our parties on Woodmere with his wonderful music, charming smile, and easygoing attitude. I am so very sorry to hear about this tragedy and wish you peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Beth Anne (BA) Hill from Gilchrist/The Manor
May 25, 2016
Dear Bob and family, so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. I pray that you have the strength to carry you during this difficult time. Prayers and sympathy. Debbie Dopler
May 25, 2016
Bob,
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Maskrey
Anne Haser
May 25, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss and ours. Nate was such a lovely soul. He will be so missed
May 25, 2016
Andy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Nate. My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Nestor Samagalsky, Itasca, IL
Nick Agnew
May 25, 2016
Jennie, Bob, Andy and Jake and Woodring Family:
We are so very sorry for your loss of Nate. We fondly recall listening to him play and perform all styles of music from our yard over the years....he was so very talented! Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this extremely difficult time.
The Agnew Family
Jan and Jeff Berkson
May 25, 2016
Dear Bob and Jennie and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of this unspeakable loss for you. We remember Nate fondly from ETHS, where he truly delighted all who came in contact with him with his kindness and musical talent. Our daughter, Molly, played with him in YAMO and so looked up to him. Our thoughts are with you all as we hold you all in our hearts.
May 25, 2016
Bob and Jennie - this is awful. What an absolutely great kid (man!) Nate is. We know the great joy that he brought to your family with his love of music and passion for life. When we think of the Woodring's, it's "family" that immediately comes to mind. Everything was always for the boys and the family. From the Boy Scouts to family vacations to leaving your job that required significant travel so Bob could always be close to home. So I can only imagine how much deeper this cuts because of your special closeness. But the Good News is that it is your family and your faith that will help all of you - all of us - pull through. You have been blessed with an amazing son. Celebrate his life. My sincere prayers go out to all of you.
Bob and Debbie Ortiz
Sheree Tartaglio Boyle
May 25, 2016
Bob, my heart is breaking for you and your family. What a fine young man Nate is!! What a unexplainable tragedy! My thoughts and prayers are with you . One day at a time. I wish I knew what to do for the heart pain you have. I have been there so I understand. Just one day at a time.
Standing with you,
Sheree Boyle
Celeste
May 25, 2016
I am deeply saddened of Nates Passing. He was a awesome young man. Very polite and so talented. I enjoyed the short time I had to get to know him. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers for the family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Carol Vasquez
May 24, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear of Nate's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Nate when he studied at MSU along with my son, and many others. He always came over to say hello to us. He was a kind and polite young man. I pray for comfort and peace for your family.
Anne Parkinson
May 24, 2016
Dear Bob and Jennie and Woodring family: We are so so heartheavy and saddened. We truly thought and think so highly of Nate. We enjoyed hearing and watching him play in all the music performances at the high school. So much dedication and joy. He brought so much to everyone, and made a big impact, probably even though he did not know. Our prayers go up for him and you. Anne, Tom, and Tom Parkinson
Rochelle Favale
May 24, 2016
Dear Jennie, Bob, Andy, Jake & Family,
Words cannot express my thoughts, nor come close to in any way reducing the depth of your loss.
I am glad for the memories I have of Nate's happiness with his drums and for the unique and wonderful part he played in your family.
I wish I could help you through this sorrow and pain; I'd like to, in any way I can.
From my heart to yours,
Rochelle
Jeannette Price
May 24, 2016
Dear Bob and Jenny,
Rick and are deeply saddened by the loss of your wonderfully creative and talented Nate. God in Heaven has a new angel playing for Him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
Love,
Rick and Jeannette Price
Caleb Condie
May 24, 2016
I was at Michigan State at the same time as Nate, and while I wasn't one who hung out with him, per se, I always thought he seemed like a kind and gentle guy and a very dedicated and passionate musician. Though I did not know him well, I am nevertheless saddened to hear of his loss. My best goes to his family.
Caleb Condie
Walla Walla, WA
MSU '15
Sarah Hanson
May 24, 2016
Jennie-
I am shocked by and terribly sorry for the loss of Nate. Such a lovely person and talented jazz musician. He was a standout whenever I heard the jazz groups play his senior year at ETHS. Such impressive talent. I can't imagine what you are going through.
-Sarah Hanson
Ken Prouty
May 24, 2016
I am so profoundly saddened to hear of Nate's passing. I was privileged to have him as a student, but more than that, to simply know him as a fine young man. My deepest sympathies to all of his family and friends.
May 24, 2016
Dear Bob and Jeannie, I was so sad to hear about your tragic loss. I remember Nate and Bill playing at Orrington school many moons ago. I am sorry I never got to hear him play jazz. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Peace,
Nancy Cunniff
Evanston, Il
Lizette Del Valle
May 24, 2016
Bob, My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 24, 2016
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Woodring, I am so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed getting to know Nate. I found out he enjoyed playing cards and we had some good games. He also liked to walk the track and got out walking quite a bit. He was a very considerate, caring, polite young man. He will sadly be missed. Debbie from Ohio
May 24, 2016
So very sorry to hear this tradegy.. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family..carla hughes ( prev lakeshore)
Michael Voldeck
May 24, 2016
I met Nate while he was a student at MSU and I ran a record store. He and his music buddies would do live performances in our shop a couple times a week. He was the nicest kid and I saw him here and there after we closed. A great, talented musician and a good all-around guy. Rest easy old friend.....
May 24, 2016
My greatest teacher, who taught me about life, love, compassion; who reinforced in my mind the necessity to love one another and see the best in each other. A week has not gone by since our time together in 2009-10 that you have not been on my mind; you are forever in my heart. Return in Peace; Rest in Power.
Barbara Beebe-Ris
May 24, 2016
Jennie,
My condolences to you and your family.
Iwona Gebert
May 24, 2016
Bob,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and you family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Iwona
PMG
Betsie Arvin
May 24, 2016
I only had the pleasure of knowing Nate for a short while, but it was truly a blessing and privilege to have him touch my life. I will never forget the excitement in his eyes when he found out there would be a special lunch serving pancakes with homemade maple syrup.
May he rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy,
Betsie
May 24, 2016
Please accept our sincerest condolences at this time of great loss. We enjoyed listening to Nate perform with the MSU Jazz Studies groups all 4 years he was here in East Lansing. We also enjoyed talking with him on the breaks--he was a very sweet young man. Our hearts are breaking along with yours. Love, Lois Mummaw & Gregg Hill
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