Donald

Woods

Donald George Woods passed away at home July 15, 2023, at the age of 84. He passed surrounded by his family, friends, and dogs.

Donald G. Woods was born October 24, 1938, to Bertha Lois (McMillan-Boyer) Woods and Forrest Glenn Woods in St. Paul Minnesota. During WWII, Donald's father was stationed in Bremerton Washington and Donald spent time growing up around the Naval Base. Donald graduated from High School in 1957. He served as a Marine straight out of High School in ROTC as well as served in the Air Force where he was stationed in Greenland.

Donald married the love of his life, Marjorie Anne (McDonald) Woods, in 1965. They called Federal Way, Washington Home until 1980 when Boeing transferred him to Livermore, California where he resided for 4 years.

In 1984, EDS (Electronic Data Service) transferred Donald and family to Flint, Texas. He officially relocated to Blanchard, Ok in 1995 with EDS and retired, calling Blanchard home.

Upon his retirement from banking, Donald started his "second career" driving the local school bus in Norman, Ok until he retired at the age of 78.  He was known for always being on time as well as having dog bones in his pocket for any of his four-legged children he encountered on the route.

Donald lost the love of his life, Marjorie Woods on January 14, 2021, after 55 years of marriage.

He is survived by his children, Ian and Dianna Woods all of Park City, Florida, his granddaughter, Sarah Cole and great grandchildren Landon and Alaina Giles. as well as granddaughter, Amanda Stevens and great grandson, Kashton Lang of Polk City, Florida.

Donald is also survived by daughter Candace and Mark Bell of Edgewood, Texas and grandchildren Preston Bell and his wife, Jennie Helbert and grandson Matthew Bell of East Texas.

He is also survived by his rescue dogs, Beaux, Rosie, Goldie, and Marianne and two beloved rescue cats "Fat Cat and Skitsy Cat."

A special thanks to Preston Bell, Jennie and Myles Helbert for providing 24-hour care for their grandfather for the past 3 years. And an extra special thanks to the APEX Home Health and Hospice Care team.

Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com