Charles Leroy (Chuck) Woodward

Charles Leroy “Chuck” Woodward was born on May 25, 1940, in Hasty, Colorado, to Virgil W. and Stella J. (Sanders) Woodward, and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at a memory care facility in Thornton, Colorado. He was 85 years old. 

Chuck graduated from Springfield High School in 1958. As a young man, he worked on local farms, where he learned the values of hard work, accountability, and perseverance. 

He married Patricia in 1959, and together they had two daughters, Adina and Charla. They also adopted two sons, Thomas and Christopher. They later moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where he became a businessman in the auto industry. The couple divorced in 1976.

In the late 1970s, he began his public service career as an appraiser in the Larimer County Assessor’s Office—a position he truly enjoyed. In 1987, Chuck married the love of his life, Beverly, who had four children—Michelle, Kimberly, Kirsten, and Jeffery—whom Chuck loved and treated as his own. Chuck and Bev spent 35 wonderful years together, traveling, adventuring, soaking up the sun in Scottsdale, playing golf and wine making. He cherished family traditions such as the Bronco Chili Supper, Fourth of July picnics, and many memorable trips together.

In 1982, recognizing he could make an even greater impact on the community as an elected official, Chuck ran for Larimer County Treasurer on a platform of excellent customer service, accountability, and a strong work ethic. He was sworn in as Treasurer on January 1, 1983.

Chuck faced challengers in every election and won each time—often against the same opponent—by decisive margins. 

Some of his fondest memories came from traveling with Beverly’s children and friends to Texas, Arizona, California, New York, and abroad. One of his proudest moments was serving on the election security team in Albania during one of the country’s first free elections—a mission that reflected his deep love of democracy and his patriotism. 

Chuck was an active member of the Exchange Club of Fort Collins and served multiple terms as president of the Colorado County Treasurers’ Association, where he was instrumental in creating a statewide education and certification program for county treasurers—a program still in use today. He retired in 2003 after a distinguished career dedicated to public service. 

Chuck is survived by his daughters Adina and Charla; his sons Thomas and Christopher; his stepchildren Michelle, Kimberly, Kirsten, and Jeffery; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his dear friends Irene and Andy Josey. 

He always “walked quietly with a big stick” and will be remembered as a kind, steady soul who loved his family, friends, and neighbors.