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.
Kristen Dennis says:
January 31, 2018
A father-figure to all with whom he shared his love for music. Mr. Woods’s selflessness, wisdom, and gentleness continues to shape his students with each passing day. How remarkable that one man could raise generations of children into upright adults. My dear teacher lives on in spirit. May he rest peacefully in the eternal presence of God.
Kristin Scott says:
January 31, 2018
Thank you Mr. Woods for the greatest Jr High and High School years I could have imagined.. I loved every minute in your choir classes and all the wonderful trips to Lazy W, Chicago, Flagstaff, Paris (my favorite – singing at Notre Dame!) and Vancouver. I am so blessed to have had you as a friend and choir teacher. I know you and Ron are conducting choirs of Angels right now and having the best time in Heaven. You will never be forgotten and I will always continue to sing because of you.
Lindsey Bigelow says:
January 31, 2018
Peace and strength to your family at this transitional time. Your spirit will shine on your wife, daughter and grandkids as you join your son once again. They are lucky to have their angels looking over them.
M. L. says:
January 31, 2018
I will never forget when Mr. Woods taught us Sicut Cervus my freshman year. When I encountered this piece again in college, I remembered his classroom and his tough love every time it was rehearsed or performed.
What a wonderful teacher, and a tremendous loss. Thank you, Mr. Woods, for giving so many of us your generous spirit and love for music.
Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum,
ita desiderat anima mea ad te Deus.
Nathalie Plan says:
January 31, 2018
I know I am not the only life that you touched. You were an incredible educator, an honorable mentor, and a friend that only comes along once in a lifetime. You molded futures. Without a doubt, you were one of the finest educators I will ever know, and the same can be said for hundreds of other students whose lives you changed. While you were changing lives and pushing students to be as successful as you knew they could be, you never asked for anything from anyone. Endlessly you helped others, believed in others, and supported others all while never asking for help. I know I can never thank you for everything but thank you for believing in me when I did not believe in myself. Thank you for all the corny jokes and silly nicknames. Thank you for aiding the direction of my career path. Thank you for being the one to speak at my graduation and send off my class as we embarked on our separate journeys. Thank you for gracing my life with your presence in it, thank you for the memories, and thank you for leaving your handprint on my heart. Because of you, I will never stop listening to the “Music of My Heart, I will always reach out to others and I will do everything with passion like you had for teaching and I will never forget you