Dr. John R. Woodward

Birth date: Jun 23, 1936 Death date: Feb 2, 2017

John Reagan Woodward was born June 23, 1936 to Max Woodward and Frances Drane Woodward in Sherman, Texas where he spent his youth. He died peacefully on February 2, 2017 at home from complications of kidney and heart disease. Max Read Obituary

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Della Lubke

447w ago

Dr. Woodward had a passion for Women's Health. He was an amazing man as well as extremely dedicated to his patients. I am so blessed that I was one of those patients. He has made my life so much healthier and therefore better. He was without a doubt a man ahead of his time. Dr. Woodward never slowed down in his quest to learn and help his patients lead a healthier more fulfilling life. I enjoyed my visits and enjoyed his wonderful staff – wife, Dorothy and sister-in-laws, Loretta and Shirley. I am not ashamed to say I cried when I heard the news. He was a nice man in addition to all else and he lived a full life although too short. How better to live than helping other? God Bless Dr. Woodward and God Bless his family whom he loved and was so proud of. Della Lubke

Vicki Sanderson

448w ago

I am so saddened by the loss of such a great man and outstanding Doctor. He was way ahead of his time in women's healthcare. I have known no Doctor or staff who spent more time, was always available to talk and cared so deeply for their patients. I will be forever grateful for his care, advice and wisdom. He will never be replaced. I heart goes out to the beautiful ladies who adorned his office who will be forever missed also. You always were available to talk and helped me through so many challenging times. I am so grateful for all of you and the care he gave me these past years.

Carol Welch

449w ago

Lit a candle in memory of Dr. John R. Woodward

Jrp

450w ago

Oh My God, No! It can't be. That's what I thought upon learning that Dr. Woodward was gone. I have been a patient of his since 1975. The good doctor saved my life. He truly was one who LISTENED to his women patients. Once when I was in a crisis, a true crisis, I called the office and Jacqueline said "Janice where have you been, we've missed you", then she took my phone number and within 7 minutes, Dr. Woodward was calling me and telling me to come to the office at 9am the next morning, no ifs and's or but's. It was then that he turned my life into one worth living. How does one say goodbye to someone who saved your life. I am forever grateful, to this kind, compassionate, caring, physician. He lived by the motto "DO NO HARM". His ability to be a "maverick" and think outside the box is surely missed in todays medical field. When he sent me to Nashville for my surgery, he made the phone call from his office to contact his colleague Dr. James Daniell to get the ball rolling. He put me in the best hands possible. Dr. Woodward was a gifted surgeon for many years. He taught at several medical schools in Dallas, and may have been the first physician in Dallas to ever use one. I am at such a sad state. My confidant is no more. Not knowing what will happen to those of us who counted on the good doctor to keep us healthy, to help keep us happy, and to find ways for us to enjoy life as it should be enjoyed. Oh dear Lord somehow help us women, countless women who need the help this good man provided. We implore you. We need more like Dr. John R. Woodward in this city and the world. To Dorothy, to Shirley and Loretta, you saw him every day, the void will be tremendous for you. I cry for your loss. To Catherine, Julie, Hugh & families: your father & grandfather was the greatest physician. The fact that he has been such a healer to so many for so many years after delivering hundreds of babies into the world will hopefully give you some comfort. Your loss is great. May the memories of times spent with him be ever present in your memory. " Whatever light that was born in love, will never be extinguished." The light of and from Dr. John R. Woodward will shine in my heart and the hearts of many, because his light came from a place of love. He cared about and loved his patients. My deep and sincere sympathy, Janice Polomsky Patient since 1975

Hugh Thompson

450w ago

John was my Godfather. He and Jacqueline were very close friends with my parents growing up, and almost every summer we would meet the Woodwards for an amazing adventure. Often we would meet in the Sangre de Christo mountains north of Santa Fe, and the drive to Lake Powell and spend a week on a houseboat. One time we took a horse pack trip in the Grand Tetons, where John taught me to fly fish. There were lots of other times. In the evening around the campfire, John would play the guitar and sing songs like "the Persian Kitty" and "Scotch and Soda" – he seemed to have an unlimited supply. He also always has a fresh stock of racy jokes. I loved all the time I spent with John, and will miss him deeply. Hugh Thompson 4

Kelly Stafford

450w ago

Dr Woodward was a blessing to my life in several meaningful ways. For years I struggled with infertility, thyroid issues and hormone imbalances which I was basically unaware of due to our current medical system. Later in life I found Dr Woodward and he improved my quality of life 100%. In addition to his practical help, I deeply appreciated his willingness to think 'outside the box' so that his patient's would truly benefit. He was always upbeat, inspiring and full of new-found remedies to complement my health as well as my husband's. He will be greatly missed and I hope that other MDs will courageously aspire to the selfless pledge he made to make a Real difference in the lives of their patients. He was also remarkably proud of his children and Dorothy and her family as they were always on his lips and clearly in his heart. He was loved and will be sorely missed by many, including me and my husband. Kelly Stafford

Pat Coggan

451w ago

During WW II, my father was stationed at Perrin Field in Sherman, TX, as a Captain in the JAG. I was in the 2nd grade and Johnny was in my class. His father was my pediatrician. We became friends and spent many play dates after school at each other's homes. Johnny loved to come home with me, as my dad had built a tree house in our backyard for my brother. During my brother's naps we could use his tree house to make things, read, and have snacks. Johnny was my first boyfriend. For my 2nd birthday, he brought me a nosegay of fresh flowers. It was my first flowers from a boy, so I never forgot it.. Johnny was a romantic at heart.When my father was transferred to New Orleans, we had no other contact. It was not until my good friend Suzy Yarbrough talked about John that I realized who he was. I am happily married for 58 years with 2 amazing children and 5 grandchildren.and I taught at The Hockaday School for 35 years. Patricia Conner Coggan, Dallas Texas

Sunny Wood

451w ago

I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Woodward's passing. I was his patient for many years. He was so ahead of his time. I always learned of new treatments that were "out of the box" at the time, but now are mainstream. My heart goes out to his wife and family. He will be missed! Sunny Wood

Edward Gilbert

451w ago

John and I became close friends dating back to 1957 when we both entered Yale as first year medical students. He jokingly would claim that when he would return to Tyler from New Haven no one would recognize his newly acquired yankee accent. I reassured him that his ingrained Texas twang was alive and well and although I always teased him about it, I loved to listen when he would complain about the heated classrooms and then say that " he liked to dah (die) in theah. Remembering those days still brings a smile to my face. Although John was always modest and self-effacing, He had a razor sharp intellect. It can be no surprise to anybody that his professional career was so long and so successful. John was the type of friend who always made me feel special just knowing that we could always pick up the loose ends of our relationship even if we had not physically seen one another for several years. I Iast saw John at our class reunion 5 years ago. He was very much in love with Dorothy and enthusiastic about his new therapeutic interests relative to his thriving practice. I can't believe he is gone. To me, he was larger than life. I will miss him but I will never forget him. Ed Gilbert

Larry Kemp

451w ago

John and I go all the way back to our days at Bryant School. We were classmates from the 2nd grade all the way through high school. John was a great friend and always a great person. My fondest memories of John was our singing group at Bryant. We sang at practically every church in Sherman plus all the civic clubs in town. We had a great group and I cherish the memories of those days. The world was a better place with John as a part of it. Larry Kemp

Jrp

450w ago

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