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Clyde Woods, Jr.

1921 - 2013

Clyde Woods, Jr.

Funeral services for Clyde Woods, Jr., 91, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence.  Burial with Military Honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence.  He died on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Presbyterian Manor.

Clyde was born on August 23, 1921 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Clyde Woods, Sr. and Nellie (White) Woods.

He served his country in US Navy as a Lieutenant Junior Grade during WWII.

He received his Bachelor of Science. in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University.

He was a Civil Engineer for Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) until he retired in 1984.

He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, and a former member of Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka.  He was on the Director of Staff at the Arab Shriner Temple in Topeka, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lawrence.

Clyde was married to Louise Horseman on September 4, 1942 in Kansas City, KS.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include one daughter, Nancy Larsen, and husband, Erik; Lawrence; two grandchildren, Kelly Meier, and husband, Ryan, Rachel Rake; and four great grandchildren.

The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

The family suggests memorials in his name to the First United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
 


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Guestbook Entries

Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Alice Parcel
Entry: He will be remembered and loved by many. We send our sympathy to Louise and Nancy. - from Maude Alice's daughter.

Date: Jan 21, 2013
Name: George Berlin and Dee Ann Mezger
Entry: Clyde and George had good conversations at the Senior Men's coffee group about Countryside and trips and life experiences. He will be missed there and as a faithful member at First U.M.

Date: Jan 21, 2013
Name: Joan Dietz
Entry: It has been such a pleasure knowing you all those years at Countryside. You have been so giving of your time and friendship to so many. We have missed both of you My prayers go out to you now Louise in deepest sympathy for your loss. Sincerely, Joan Dietz

Date: Jan 20, 2013
Name: Ida Corley
Entry: Louise and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. My husband, Bill, was the auto mechanic for Clyde and they used to spend a lot of time together. Bill also worked for the State. God be with you.

Date: Jan 20, 2013
Name: Jeanne and Dick Trupp
Entry: Clyde and you are awesome role models for followers of Christ and for church membership. I remember Clyde so fondly on my evangelism team, making coffee each Sunday, collecting Sunday School offering, ushering,and part of Movie Group, and so much more. I especially know I could always count on him to be a faithful, caring, quiet servant as well as a faithful, loving husband. We have missed you both so much, but Countryside and our lives have been greatly blessed and enriched because we were touched by you both. Grace and Peace, Jeanne and Dick

Date: Jan 20, 2013
Name: Earle and Elaine McRae
Entry: Our sympathy to Louise and Nancy and family. We have many memories of our long time friendship thru the years. You will all be remembered in our prayers.

Date: Jan 19, 2013
Name: Elaine and Virgil Brady
Entry: Dear Louise and Nancy, We have been so blessed with the life of Clyde. He was a faithful follower and a wonderful, quiet role model for us all. His spirit and memories will live on through those that were fortunate to have touched his life. Our prayers for you all. Thank you Louise, Nancy and Erik for your wonderful care. With Love, Elaine & Virgil Brady

Date: Jan 19, 2013
Name: Elaine and Virgil Brady
Entry: Dear Louise and Nancy, We have been so blessed with the life of Clyde. He was a faithful follower and a wonderful, quiet role model for us all. His spirit and memories will live on through those that were fortunate to have touched his life. Our prayers for you all. Thank you Louise, Nancy and Erik for your wonderful care. With Love, Elaine & Virgil Brady

Date: Jan 19, 2013
Name: Vickie Bailey
Entry: Dearest Nancy, Deely and I were so saddened to hear about your Daddy's passing. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your family. Your friend across the miles, Vickie

Date: Jan 19, 2013
Name: Jane Campbell
Entry: Dear Louise and Nancy, We now have a new saint in heaven that is free of all pain and suffering. Clyde has graduated and I'm sure he did so with honors. I will be praying that your good care Nancy and Erik, and wonderful memories Louise, will be a comfort to you.

Date: Jan 19, 2013
Name: Rosemary LeBombarb Torrez
Entry: Thinking of you and remembering... God be with you Rosemary


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