GEORGE ROBERT WOODS

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GEORGE ROBERT WOODS Bob passed away at the Grace Hospice on Thursday, September 16, 2004 with his wife Leila and son Robert by his side. Bob was born in Culross, MB on March 9, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife Leila; sons, Robert (Alyson), Dwight (Stacey) and estranged son Kevin. He is also survived by his grandchildren whom he dearly adored, David, Kyle, Elyssa, Aynsley and Cole; and great-grandchild Aimsley. Also surviving are his sister Kathleen of Victoria, BC; brothers, Dennis of Elm Creek, Bev of Medicine Hat and Winston of Grande Prairie. There are also numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, countless friends and former students. He was predeceased by his father Stewart; mother Tabitha; and brothers, Tom and Ernie. Bob graduated from Elm Creek Collegiate, then attended teachers college in 1953 to 1954. He also completed his Class IV teaching certificate from the University of Manitoba and his Industrial Arts degree from Bradly University. He started his teaching career at Elm River, Roland, Pinawa, Benito, then spent the last 22 years at Sansome Junior High in St. James. He retired in 1990. Bob was deeply involved in the community, coaching hockey, volleyball as well as the Cub and Boy Scouts organizations. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman and devoted his retirement years with the W.H.A.M. flying club, where he instructed many others to enjoy the radio control airplane hobby. We will greatly miss his cheerful smile, his sense of humour, patience, guidance, ingenuity and thoughtfulness for others. In lieu of flowers, kindly send any donations to Grace CancerCare or to the Grace Hospice. Many thanks to Dr. A. Schroeder, Dr. P. Harris, the staff at the CancerCare and the staff at the Grace Hospice. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 23 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment and reception to follow. "How far that little candle threw his beam." Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 18, 2004