Raymond Pool Woods Jr.
November 04, 1947 - January 27, 2018
San Juan Capistrano CA
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Raymond Pool Woods Jr.
November 04, 1947 - January 27, 2018
San Juan Capistrano CA
Obituary
Raymond Pool Woods
November 4, 1947-January 27, 2018
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Raymond Woods was born in San Diego on November 4, 1947, and died peacefully at home on January 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Amy; daughter, Lisa; her husband Mark Mantel; granddaughters Amara and Liana; sisters Judith Rae Woods and Nancy L. Baumgardner; and brothers Donald Mason Woods and Murray Lee Woods. He was preceded in death by his son Ronald Martin Woods and daughter-in-law Kelly Woods; and his father Raymond Pool Woods, Sr. and mother Lodema A. Woods.
An accomplished pianist, organist, and harpsichordist, Ray had a long career in music education and choral conducting. He also greatly enjoyed his opportunities to work with instrumentalists at his schools and in his concerts. He fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for the last year of his life. He will be missed by all whose lives were touched by his music and by his love for teaching.
A memorial service will be held at Garden Grove United Methodist Church, 12741 Main St., Garden Grove (714) 534-1070, on Friday, February 2, at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Garden Grove United Methodist Church music ministry or the SouthOrange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) vocal music department.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: February 2, 2018 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: Garden Grove United Methodist Church
- Location: 12741 Main Street Garden Grove, CA 92840 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (714) 534-1070
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57 responses to Raymond Pool Woods Jr.
Carly Fox says:
January 31, 2018
Thank you for taking me under your wing and inspiring me with your endless wisdom.
Sue says:
February 2, 2018
Beautiful words Carly for a beloved man.
Cheri Rasmussen says:
January 31, 2018
WE only met a couple of times, but it is obvious to me why you will be SO missed!!!
Christa (Mogan) Balch says:
January 31, 2018
Mr. Woods was a warm, wonderful, funny and wise person and teacher. I was lucky enough to be in choir with him throughout HS at DHHS. He was an amazing musician and teacher. The first year he started we had no boys in choir, so he went out to stone hill where all the “stoners” hung out, and got them all to come in and try choir. They were all still there singing amazingly 4 years later! I remember him saying once that people today don’t want to put in the time to practice, they think they want their freedom. But when he was young, you just knew you had to practice everyday to get good, and you did it. Then you would eventually have the true freedom of being able to play anything you wanted. He was a living example. Boy was he right. Thank you for everything, Mr. Woods. You were loved!
Christina Steiner says:
January 31, 2018
Mr Woods was such a wonderful human being and a truly cherished teacher and mentor.
Thank you for the wonderful memories and for believing in each and every one of us. You will be missed.
Crystal Tanner says:
January 31, 2018
Mr Woods was one of the best and most understanding teachers I ever had. I spent 4 years learning from him. He taught much more than just music. He touched so many lives.