John Woods

1945 - 2016

John Joseph Woods

Woods, John Joseph - A "gem" of a man died peacefully in Sonora on 6/19/16 surrounded by his family after a long illness. Beloved son of the late Jack and Mary Woods and son-in-law of the late Jack and Mary Fleming; cherished husband of Maureen Fleming Woods for 41 years; beloved father of Danny, loving brother of Jerry, Roseanne, and the late Michael Woods; dear brother-in-law of Patricia Walsh and Nonie Woods. Born in San Francisco on 3/28/45, John graduated from St. Cecilia's Grammar School, Sonora High School, San Jose State University, and Lincoln Law School. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army where he held the rank of Sergeant. A practicing attorney in S.F. and Sonora for 38 years.

John was a tireless "champion of the underdog" who possessed a strong sense of integrity, kindness, loyalty, and respect for the law. With a keen intellect and witty and dry sense of humor, he leaves a proud legacy of family, faith, and education. He left all of us the richer for knowing him.

John distinguished himself on the football field as a two way starter, excelled in track and for a time held the Sonora High School shot put record. He was a member of Mt. Springs Golf Club where he was Senior Club Champion in 1995 and also carded two holes-in-one.
Other community affiliations include the Sonora Elks Lodge and the Tuolumne Co. Bar Assn.

Friends may visit Friday, June 24th, after 5:00 p.m. at Terzich and Wilson Mortuary and are invited to attend the vigil service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial to be held at Saint Patrick's Church Sonora on Saturday June 25th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's memory may be sent to Hospice of Sierra, 20100 Cedar Rd. North Sonora Ca. 95370.