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James Woodbrey Obituary
85, of Sebago Lake, ME, St. Louis, MO and Green Valley, AZ, died peacefully on September 29, 2020. A graduate of Standish High School, University of Maine, Orono and Michigan State University, Jim was a distinguished Senior Research Scientist at Monsanto from 1961-1989; a pioneer in MRI and polymer technology and owner of many patents. He enjoyed history and politics and was a gifted photographer, carpenter and handy-man. He is predeceased by three brothers, three sisters, and daughter, Peggy Edwards (Eric). He is survived by wife, Connie (nee Douglass); elder brothers Herbert, Henry and Victor Woodbrey, all of Maine; son, Dorrance (Woody) Woodbrey; daughter, Alison Taylor (Bill); grandchildren, Jenny Pennycook (Mike), John Edwards, Alison Bryar (Dan), Conor Taylor; step-grandchildren, Bill Taylor (Meghan), Brendan Taylor (Tricia); great-grandchildren, Mairin, William, Alexa and Alice, and many nieces and nephews.
Services: A private family service was held in St. Louis. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory.
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John Geiger
November 3, 2020
He was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Nancy Anacker
October 27, 2020
Connie - My deep condolences on the loss of Jim. We have all missed both of you so much since you left Green Valley and appreciated the contribution both of you made to our community. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Senator Andrea Dalessandro
October 17, 2020
Dear Connie, Please accept my deep condolences. Jim was a politically savvy gentleman who is being fondly remembered by many in Green Valley and southern Arizona.
Marilyn and David Hosea
October 13, 2020
Connie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and wish you comfort from all of your good memories with Jim.
Judy Burgard
October 11, 2020
Connie, My thoughts are with you at this time. You and Jim were among the best people I have known in my lifetime. I appreciated that you supported Gabriel in that first primary and afterward, and you both promoted President Obama early on. What an impact your team made! Laura and I have missed you since your moved from Green Valley. Wish you well, Judy Burgard,
Charles Ashton
October 9, 2020
Brilliant Researcher and Analyst, Seeker and Servant of Good. Condolences to Connie and family.
Ronni Pine
October 7, 2020
Condolences to Connie and the family from Ronni and Fred Pine. Would love to hear from Connie. Please call.
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