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.
Evelin Perez Velazquez says:
February 1, 2018
Thank you Mr. Woods for a wonderful experience of choir and Music Theory. I am saddened by this news. It’s because of you that I have a love and passion for music. You believed in every single one of your students and I am so grateful for that. I will always remember you! You always told me you could not get mad at me because I had the “I can’t get mad at you card!” You saw great potential in me and I thank you for that! I will always have the greatest best happy memories of you. As tears are accumulating in my eyes and I am sad to see that you are gone, I am also happy because we all now have a wonderful guardian angel who will be proud of us and will be watching us all in our journeys.
Gayle Middlestaedt says:
February 1, 2018
Ray, you were the spark that lit the candle each time South Coast Singers performed. Your talent and good humor always made Tuesday the very best day of my week. The Heavenly Choir will be so happy to have you. Rest well knowing how many lives you have touched.
Sharon Wood says:
February 1, 2018
How true, Gayle, how true. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you.
Greer says:
February 1, 2018
Although Mr. Woods was never my teacher, he left a huge impact on me and my family. My older sister, Griffee, worked and learned from Woods for all four years of her high school career. He brought music into our home and created an environment at school that was unlike any other. His passion for music and joy of teacher made SOCSA such a beauitiful place and it won’t be the same without him.
You will be dearly missed by all.
Kris Evans says:
February 1, 2018
I am so proud of my wonderful husband, Marc Degen, for resigning from the DHHS Teacher of the Year run-off so that Ray would win that title. Ray’s was a lifetime of devotion to music and to his students. Few teachers put in as many unpaid hours as he did. The number of students influenced by him cannot be tallied. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace, dear Ray.
Noelle says:
February 1, 2018
Mr. Woods- thank you for being one of the kindest, most genuine people that I have been blessed to have had in my life. You were a fabulous teacher and human being and will be missed by many who’s lives you touched and changed.
Noelle says:
February 1, 2018
You will be missed on earth by many, but you will stay in the hearts of all.