Jack S. Woods' Obituary
Jack S. Woods passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Jack was born August 16, 1952, to his parents Lloyd Jr. and Jeanne (Swanholt) Woods in Winfield, KS. Growing up, Jack enjoyed creating adventure and mischief with his siblings James (Jim), and Dena, and numerous friends. He grew up in the Winfield area where he was an avid member of the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1970. After graduation, Jack attended Wichita State University and later joined the United States Navy. He met the love of his life in an airport boarding line making small chats (just like in true Jack fashion). Jack and Deborah (Debbie) Kill were united in marriage on October 17, 1975. Eventually, they established their home in Grenola, KS while raising their six children Jack worked at Learjet and the United States Postal Service. During this time raising their children he enjoyed coaching them in baseball, umpiring youth baseball games, cheering loudly at games, taking family vacations that led to many memories full of laughter, and sharing his love for all aviation-related things.
After his retirement in 2008 from the United Postal Service, Jack enjoyed attending all his grandkids activities, traveling with his sons, attending air shows, puzzles, model airplanes, serving his community by participating in mission trips, years as a volunteer firefighter, and bringing joy to all children during the Christmas time. Jack never was a stranger to anyone for very long. He would help every hitch-hiker or stranded motorist that he came upon offering them an ice-cold Dr. Pepper that was always stocked in a cooler in the backseat of his car.
Jack was extremely proud of his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Jack’s family asks that he be remembered for the joy he brought to all who met him.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Woods of Grenola, KS; his children: Sarah (James) Robertson, Mike (Stephanie) Woods, Daniel (Kirby) Woods, Kyle (Tara) Woods, Heather Henley, and Jacob (Ashley) Woods; grandchildren: Kyli, Laura, Briona, Lydia, Dante, Landon, Kyra, Elizabeth, Kyson, Braxton, Max, Kari, Cole, Lucas, and Blakeley; stepmother Mary Woods; his siblings Dena (Roger) Hill, Darlene Woods, Kathy (Rick) Goetz, Randy (Viv) Sack, and Judy Sack; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, niece Sheila, and great-niece Stephanie.
Jack’s family will receive friends at visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, KS
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Grenola, KS.
Following the graveside service the family invites all to join them at the Grenola Community building to share stories and laughter in Jack’s memory.
The family has established a memorial with the Grenola Methodist Church for the youth in the community, and memorials can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.
Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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