Obituary of Joseph Evan Woods

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Grand River Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Brenda (Linton) Woods for 55 years. Dear father of John (Tina) of Elmira, Sandra (Richard) Adamson of Delta, BC, and Nancy Woods of Tofino, BC. Devoted grandpa of Lyric and Willow; Elan and Nathan Adamson; Celeste and Keane Woods-Pimm. Brother of Arthur (Carole) Woods of Elmira. Evan is lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families, as well as his sisters and brothers-in-law and their families. Predeceased by his parents Harvey and Vera (Wollis) Woods, sisters Hazel (in infancy), Lorna Miller, and Verna Woods, and in-laws Cecil and Etha Linton. Evan was an auctioneer for OLEX and many other auction barns. He sold for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale for 35 years, as well as many other charitable auctions. After retirement, his hobby was repairing and selling farm antiques. Evan was a lifelong member of West Montrose United Church, as well as a member of Elmira Legion Branch No. 469. At Evan’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A memorial service will take place on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, followed by a reception. In Evan’s memory, donations to West Montrose United Church or St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation - Cardiac Care would be appreciated by the family.

Memorial Donations

West Montrose United Church
42 Covered Bridge Dr
West Montrose, ON N0B 2V0
(519) 669-3642
 

St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation - Cardiac Care
911 Queen’s Boulevard
Kitchener ON N2M 1B2
(519) 749 6797
www.supportstmarys.ca