Donald Charles Woods' Obituary
Donald Charles Woods was born on May 23, 1932 in Morrowville, Kansas and passed away on May 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Don came from humble beginnings, losing his Dad at age 12 and working from then on to help his family. He advanced through the Navy, Milwaukee School of Engineering and in several defense and electronics engineering companies across the U.S. from coast to coast before settling in Richardson, Texas in the 1960s. He always told his family memories of swimming in creeks, ice skating and working for local farmers growing up. He was proud to be one of the last to drive a team of horses up to the threshing machine during harvest. He always said he was so grateful for how much people helped him in his life but never took credit for how much he was really helping others. Don raised his family in the Richardson-Pearce neighborhood and was a leader in the community throughout his life. His close circle of friends were part of the initial engineering team at TI in the 60s and 70s. They all have remained close to this day. Don was always involved in the lives of his children. He coached soccer, basketball and softball. He was the parent sponsor for Indian Guides and Indian Princesses. He always made the children feel special and included. Don also served as Principal for the children’s CCD program at St. Marks Catholic church during the early years. He meant so much to us. We will miss him very much. He can now join Ellen, the love of his life.He is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen, his son, Donald C. “Chuck” Woods, Jr and his brother Jim Woods. He is survived by children, Robert Woods and his wife Danah, Elisa Shepard and her husband Kip, and Melissa Woods and her husband Bruce Coachman; grandchildren Madeline Woods, Mitchell Shepard, Mary Ellen Woods, and Megan Shepard; numerous nieces and nephews; and brother Jerry Woods.The family request visiting hours with rosary be observed on the evening of Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service to celebrate Don’s life will be held on Wednesday, 10:00 am May 30, 2018, at St. Marks Catholic Church located at 1201 Alma Dr., Plano, TX 75075.Funeral arrangements for Mr. Donald Charles Woods have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.The family has requested to consider in lieu of flowers a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project.
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