Morris Woods
April 05, 2015
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Morris Woods, 82, passed away April 5, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m.
Morris Jewel Woods born on September 2, 1932, to Chester and Borghild Woods in Murray, Iowa. Leaving the family farm early to go to war, he met a beautiful woman at the train station in Copenhagen while on leave, and brought her home from Stockholm, Sweden to enjoy 57 years of marriage. Inger died on September 10, 2012, and Dad’s life would never be the same.
He tried best he could, but on April 5th he went to Heaven after a short battle of cancer and a long battle of a broken heart. He went with family by his side 24 hours a day in his final weeks. He is at peace with Mom and Monica and we all rest knowing they are together again.
Morris and Inger will both be remembered as wonderful parents and grandparents with many great friends, never meeting a stranger in their travels of the world.
Morris was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the AmVets and Boline-Manfredi VFW Post #9662. He owned and operated South Des Moines Auto Parts for many years.
Morris is survived by his daughters, Susan (Martin) Benskin and Carolyn (Brian) Palmer; his son, Mark (Jodi Lea) Woods; grandson, Alexander (Kristina) Benskin; granddaughters, Christine (Ryan) Greco, Karoline Benskin, Keely and Carly Woods; great-granddaughter, Stella Benskin; nephew, Donny (Alicia) Knox and their children, Amber, April, and Rory (Stacie) Knox; as well as many friends that became like family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inger in 2012; daughter, Monica Elisabet; his parents; and sister, Ruth Knox..
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or Mercy Hospice in Johnston for their loving care of our Dad.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
John Langin
04/10/2015
Woody & I became great friends during the late 60's and early 70's through our banking relationship. He always had a smile on his face and was positive in all things. He especially loved his family. May God bless him and his family!
Moxies tap
04/08/2015
Rip woody, You will be missed in Guttenberg .Thank You for your friendship.
Roger Sedlacek
04/08/2015
May the sharpness of your loss be dulled by the memories, joy and love shared.
David Day
04/08/2015
I met Woody in 1970 at my Restaurant in Marshalltown. We went on several trips to Las Vegas together. I had lunch with him 2 months ago and he never said anything about Cancer.
chip elefson
04/08/2015
Morris Woods was a cherished friend who always had a story to tell and a smile on his face. I was blessed by his friendship. He will be missed but never forgotten
Rick & Nicole Sparks
04/08/2015
Susan & family,
We are truly sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Pat Fagen
04/08/2015
Morris was always very kind and thoughtful to me as he was with many. He always stood his ground on his beliefs but yet accepted and honored my thoughts. He was always quick to offer his opinion, but would ALWAYS listen to mine. We debated many items during our friendship and I learned alot from him. My thoughts to the family, God Speed my friend, I'll see you at Helen and Pats for a beer down the road.
Steve & Diana Savage
04/07/2015
We are both so sorry for your loss. Steve knew your Dad for many years, I only for a very few. He use to stop by the Senior Center just to say Hi. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Roger Jorgensen
04/07/2015
Your dad was truly one of a kind. Always interesting to talk with him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
mike swift
04/07/2015
We would see Morris almost everyday I keep thinking he is going to pop in my Office.
Prayers to the Woods Family
Mike Swift
Swifts Trails End Auto Recycling
Scott, Kristi, & Jackson Arneson
04/06/2015
We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Morris was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.