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1939
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2020
Carol Woods Obituary
May 10, 1939 - July 1, 2020
San Jose
Carol (Johnson) Woods of San Jose entered into eternal rest with Jesus on July 1, 2020. She was born on the family farm in Northport, Michigan, to Leonard and Josephine Johnson on May 10, 1939.
Carol was blessed with two sons, Jeff (Lina) Woods of Santa Rosa and Darrin Woods of San Jose. Grandma Carol was doubly blessed with two granddaughters, Karina and Natalia, who were a delight to her.
She is survived by her sisters Lillian (Craig) Brodie, Barbara Johnson, Audrey Ames and her brother Dave (Jacquie) Johnson, all of Michigan.
An exceptional kindergarten teacher, Carol taught at Challenger School for twenty years where she excelled in adapting wonderful musicals for and with her talented students, many who kept in touch with Mrs. Woods over the years.
She later taught piano to both children and adults. Her 'ode to joy' was playing her piano every day. Her rose garden was always a source of beauty and joy for her and her friends.
A service of remembrance and thanksgiving will be celebrated at a later date, with internment of ashes in the family plot in Northport, Michigan.
The family thanks Kaiser for excellent and compassionate care for Carol over seven years with pancreatic cancer.
Memorial donations may be given to Shriners Hospitals.
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Kirsten Spears
August 3, 2021
Carol Woods was a wonderful kindergarten teacher to my twin daughters(Katie and Krista) and taught piano lessons until their sophomore year in high school. We were saddened to hear of her passing.
Kimiya Nasiri
January 2, 2021
I am deeply sorry to hear of Mrs. Woods’s passing. She was my kindergarten teacher who I admired so dearly, and I always looked forward to our reunions over the holidays. Mrs. Woods was so kind and inspired my love and appreciation for music and theater. I still have the bow I wore as Dorothy in her Wizard of Oz play, and I will forever treasure it. My condolences to her family, my love and thoughts are with you.
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