Stephen D. Woodyard
June 10, 2014
Stephen D. Woodyard, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Steve fought a courageous 4 year battle with Sarcoma Cancer from exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
Steve was born January 28, 1946, to Billy Marvin Woodyard and Lucille (Knapp) Woodyard in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from North High School in 1964. He was a member of the Air Force (1966-1970) serving his country for 19 months in Vietnam during the war.
On July 4, 1975, he was united in marriage to Suzanne (Seitz) Woodyard. They made their home in Altoona where they raised 4 wonderful children. He and his wife enjoyed spending time at their lake home they built; boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and visiting with friends, family, and their Golden Retriever Molly.
In 1999, he retired his supervisor position from John Deere after 34 years of service. During this time he also served as a part-time Altoona police officer, coached all 3 daughters in softball, served on the board for Altoona Balloonafest, was a member of Home Lodge #370, and a Shriner. He then retired from Principal Financial Security after 7 years of service. After retiring from Principal, he started his own business “Sharpening by Woody.”
Steve is survived by his wife Suzanne; his children, Lori (Roger) Short, Lindy (Randy) Leonard, Lance (Tammy) Street, and Stephanie (Chuck) Folsom; 16 grandchildren, Amanda Short, Melissa Short, Zach Leonard, Jake Leonard, Luke Leonard, Jeremy Mann, Samantha Johnston, Blade Street, Tyler Heinrich Street, Levi Wessel, Hollie Street, Trent Folsom, Cody Folsom, Kailee Elder, Zoie Folsom and Hunter Folsom; 4 great-grandchildren, Tanner Short, Ryker Short-Boehm, Coleton Leonard and Robbie Leonard with one on the way, Alayna; his mother, Lucille; 5 siblings, Dave, Mike, Jim, Bill Woodyard and Becki Hopewell; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, also at the church. Burial will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be distributed to various organizations in loving memory of Steve.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
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Tom and Carol Carder
06/14/2014
That booming voice on the phone, giving encouragement and hope. He will be greatly missed by all who had the great fortune to know him. He is home.
Don Henry
06/14/2014
My thoughts and prayers go to Steve and his family.
Lila Santiago ( Glassinger)
06/14/2014
Condolences, to the family.
In my memory, Steve is the picture on the left, forever.
Lila Santiago
Reggie & Karol Crumes
06/13/2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve played a big part in getting Reggie transferred from Ottumwa to Ankeny JD plant. I will miss our visits when out walking. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Karol and Reggie Crumes
Randy & Tammy Michaels
06/13/2014
Lance, so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. Tammy & Randy
Anndra Pluimer Foley
06/13/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Know that we love you and are praying for you all.
John Clement
06/13/2014
Steve was good to work with at Deere and became a good friend. Steve's family are in our prayers. With the Lord's love and prayers. Carla and John Clement
Ron German
06/13/2014
Steve and I were friends in high school and had lost track of each other. However, I knew that he had led a full life as a son, brother, husband, father, provider and patriot. May God bless Steve and the many who loved him during this time of remembrance.
Janice and Walter Ridder
06/12/2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. It's hard to understand why our loved ones are taken from us, but may you find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life.
Cheryl and Greg Phillips
06/12/2014
We offer our condolences for your loss of Steve to cancer. You are in our thoughts and prayers.