Richard "Woody" Woodard
May 02, 2020
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Richard “Woody” Woodard, 73, passed away on May 2, 2020. He was born April 20, 1947 in Decatur County to Robert and Goldie (Woods) Woodard.
Woody was a professional window installer for 40 years working alongside Crystal for 25 of those years. He loved the outdoors. Woody enjoyed tinkering, camping, stock car races and taking drives in his 1967 RS Camaro Convertible.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Crystal; children, Sandra Hartnell and Rodney (Melissa) Woodard of Rogers, AR and Stephanie (Scott) Smith and Sally (Matthew) Polito; grandchildren, Makynzie and Drake Polito; brother, Bobby Woodard; sister-in-law, Vera Woodard; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Leonard and Glenn Woodard and Joyce Krug; and his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Grandview Park Shelter, 3230 Easton Blvd. in Des Moines. Please bring your own chair. Burial will be at Decatur County Cemetery on Sunday, August 30, weather permitting.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tom Hommer
08/24/2020
My condolences to Woody's family. Rich and I were great friends during the 70's when we both worked at Sutherland Lumber Company. I regret not staying in touch over the years, but we were able to share a beer a few years back. Rest in peace my dear friend! Tom Hommer
Jeff wall
08/23/2020
I'm going to miss my uncle woody he was one of the good ones never heard a negative thing come from his mouth always compassionate and the best window installer ever besides his wife of course lol r.i.p. buddy till we meet again up yonder
Jan Jennings
06/17/2020
So sorry Crys for your loss. I know he and you did good window replacements together. I (we) will always treasure ours.
Teresa Nicholson-Shafer
05/08/2020
Sally,
Jan and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad . You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Raymond Peppmeier
05/08/2020
We went by the farm just this morning and were wondering about Richard . So sorry to hear that he had passed.
Ernie & Virginia Smith (Hunt)
05/08/2020
We are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Our sympathy to Crystal and the children.
We always enjoyed their trips to Decatur to see Robert and Mom.
Robert Van Gorp
05/08/2020
RIP my dear friend see ya on the side. You'll be missed by many I'm sure your looking down on us all
Laughing.
Randy & Nancy Thomas
05/06/2020
So sorry for your loss of Woody! Such wonderful memories we have of being neighbors and friends for almost 50 years. Hugs & Prayers
The Thomas Families
Tanya Lynn Behrens
05/06/2020
Love and prayers for Woody and all of you!
Ann Polito
05/06/2020
Sending love and hugs to the entire Woodard family. Will miss seeing Woody at events our families shared in together. May peace and comfort be yours today and in the days to come. Blessings!