SP3 UNITED STATES ARMY
Jim was born in Jersey City, NJ to William and Laura (Brady) Woods, the second of 4 sons, and grew up in Hoboken, NJ.
He served in the Army for two years and upon his return to Hoboken he met his future wife, Doris. They were married February 21, 1959 and had five children together. He started working for Western Electric a few days before he turned 17 years old. In his 36-year career with W.E., he worked his way up from messenger boy to Department Chief. He also attended college while working and graduated from Rutgers University with a Business Degree. He relocated with W.E. from New Jersey to North Carolina and then to Nebraska where he finished his career.
Jim retired at the age of 53. One of the highlights of his long career was getting to work on the Mercury Project with NASA for which he received special recognition from the President of the United States. Another highlight was volunteering with the Telephone Pioneers of America with his wife, Doris. He put in many volunteer hours, including as Chapter President, helping the community.
Jim loved the Henry Doorly Zoo and volunteered his time for over 40 years to their annual membership drive. Whenever visitors came to town, the first place he would take them was the zoo.
One of Jim's greatest loves was philately. Jim started collecting stamps when he was young. He enjoyed buying and selling stamps and sharing his hobby with others. He turned his love into a small business, Woodson Stamps, and after his retirement spent many hours with his stamps and postcards, traveling all over the country to stamp shows.
Jim enjoyed sports, both watching and playing. He started bowling when he was in the Army and kept it up for many years, bowling in both the Church league, with his wife, and the Western Electric league. Jim was also a pitcher on the Church softball team for several years.
Playing cards was another hobby of Jim's and he taught most of his 10 grandsons how to play poker. He enjoyed his many trips to Las Vegas, especially his annual trip with his grandsons and son-in-law for March Madness. Video poker was his favorite game.
He was a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Church for almost 50 years.
Preceded by:
Parents: William and Laura Woods
Brothers: William, Dennis and Richard Woods
Grandson: Daniel Boe
Survived by:
Wife of 63 years: Doris (Mann) Woods
Children, Donna Boe, Jim Woods, Jr., Patty (Steve) Powell, Betsy (Ben) Belmont, and Pete (Angie) Woods
Grandchildren: Matt, Bryce, Ty, Michael, David, Reece, Dylan, Danica, Connor and Federico
Great-grandchildren: Marissa, Joe, Bradly, Daniel, Caroline, Parker, and Rue
Sisters-in-law: Terry Woods, Carol Woods
many nieces, nephews, and friends
ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Mar. 27, 2022
Jim was born in Jersey City, NJ to William and Laura (Brady) Woods, the second of 4 sons, and grew up in Hoboken, NJ.
He served in the Army for two years and upon his return to Hoboken he met his future wife, Doris. They were married February 21, 1959 and had five children together. He started working for Western Electric a few days before he turned 17 years old. In his 36-year career with W.E., he worked his way up from messenger boy to Department Chief. He also attended college while working and graduated from Rutgers University with a Business Degree. He relocated with W.E. from New Jersey to North Carolina and then to Nebraska where he finished his career.
Jim retired at the age of 53. One of the highlights of his long career was getting to work on the Mercury Project with NASA for which he received special recognition from the President of the United States. Another highlight was volunteering with the Telephone Pioneers of America with his wife, Doris. He put in many volunteer hours, including as Chapter President, helping the community.
Jim loved the Henry Doorly Zoo and volunteered his time for over 40 years to their annual membership drive. Whenever visitors came to town, the first place he would take them was the zoo.
One of Jim's greatest loves was philately. Jim started collecting stamps when he was young. He enjoyed buying and selling stamps and sharing his hobby with others. He turned his love into a small business, Woodson Stamps, and after his retirement spent many hours with his stamps and postcards, traveling all over the country to stamp shows.
Jim enjoyed sports, both watching and playing. He started bowling when he was in the Army and kept it up for many years, bowling in both the Church league, with his wife, and the Western Electric league. Jim was also a pitcher on the Church softball team for several years.
Playing cards was another hobby of Jim's and he taught most of his 10 grandsons how to play poker. He enjoyed his many trips to Las Vegas, especially his annual trip with his grandsons and son-in-law for March Madness. Video poker was his favorite game.
He was a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Church for almost 50 years.
Preceded by:
Parents: William and Laura Woods
Brothers: William, Dennis and Richard Woods
Grandson: Daniel Boe
Survived by:
Wife of 63 years: Doris (Mann) Woods
Children, Donna Boe, Jim Woods, Jr., Patty (Steve) Powell, Betsy (Ben) Belmont, and Pete (Angie) Woods
Grandchildren: Matt, Bryce, Ty, Michael, David, Reece, Dylan, Danica, Connor and Federico
Great-grandchildren: Marissa, Joe, Bradly, Daniel, Caroline, Parker, and Rue
Sisters-in-law: Terry Woods, Carol Woods
many nieces, nephews, and friends
ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Mar. 27, 2022
SP3 UNITED STATES ARMY
Jim was born in Jersey City, NJ to William and Laura (Brady) Woods, the second of 4 sons, and grew up in Hoboken, NJ.
He served in the Army for two years and upon his return to Hoboken he met his future wife, Doris. They were married February 21, 1959 and had five children together. He started working for Western Electric a few days before he turned 17 years old. In his 36-year career with W.E., he worked his way up from messenger boy to Department Chief. He also attended college while working and graduated from Rutgers University with a Business Degree. He relocated with W.E. from New Jersey to North Carolina and then to Nebraska where he finished his career.
Jim retired at the age of 53. One of the highlights of his long career was getting to work on the Mercury Project with NASA for which he received special recognition from the President of the United States. Another highlight was volunteering with the Telephone Pioneers of America with his wife, Doris. He put in many volunteer hours, including as Chapter President, helping the community.
Jim loved the Henry Doorly Zoo and volunteered his time for over 40 years to their annual membership drive. Whenever visitors came to town, the first place he would take them was the zoo.
One of Jim's greatest loves was philately. Jim started collecting stamps when he was young. He enjoyed buying and selling stamps and sharing his hobby with others. He turned his love into a small business, Woodson Stamps, and after his retirement spent many hours with his stamps and postcards, traveling all over the country to stamp shows.
Jim enjoyed sports, both watching and playing. He started bowling when he was in the Army and kept it up for many years, bowling in both the Church league, with his wife, and the Western Electric league. Jim was also a pitcher on the Church softball team for several years.
Playing cards was another hobby of Jim's and he taught most of his 10 grandsons how to play poker. He enjoyed his many trips to Las Vegas, especially his annual trip with his grandsons and son-in-law for March Madness. Video poker was his favorite game.
He was a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Church for almost 50 years.
Preceded by:
Parents: William and Laura Woods
Brothers: William, Dennis and Richard Woods
Grandson: Daniel Boe
Survived by:
Wife of 63 years: Doris (Mann) Woods
Children, Donna Boe, Jim Woods, Jr., Patty (Steve) Powell, Betsy (Ben) Belmont, and Pete (Angie) Woods
Grandchildren: Matt, Bryce, Ty, Michael, David, Reece, Dylan, Danica, Connor and Federico
Great-grandchildren: Marissa, Joe, Bradly, Daniel, Caroline, Parker, and Rue
Sisters-in-law: Terry Woods, Carol Woods
many nieces, nephews, and friends
ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Mar. 27, 2022
Jim was born in Jersey City, NJ to William and Laura (Brady) Woods, the second of 4 sons, and grew up in Hoboken, NJ.
He served in the Army for two years and upon his return to Hoboken he met his future wife, Doris. They were married February 21, 1959 and had five children together. He started working for Western Electric a few days before he turned 17 years old. In his 36-year career with W.E., he worked his way up from messenger boy to Department Chief. He also attended college while working and graduated from Rutgers University with a Business Degree. He relocated with W.E. from New Jersey to North Carolina and then to Nebraska where he finished his career.
Jim retired at the age of 53. One of the highlights of his long career was getting to work on the Mercury Project with NASA for which he received special recognition from the President of the United States. Another highlight was volunteering with the Telephone Pioneers of America with his wife, Doris. He put in many volunteer hours, including as Chapter President, helping the community.
Jim loved the Henry Doorly Zoo and volunteered his time for over 40 years to their annual membership drive. Whenever visitors came to town, the first place he would take them was the zoo.
One of Jim's greatest loves was philately. Jim started collecting stamps when he was young. He enjoyed buying and selling stamps and sharing his hobby with others. He turned his love into a small business, Woodson Stamps, and after his retirement spent many hours with his stamps and postcards, traveling all over the country to stamp shows.
Jim enjoyed sports, both watching and playing. He started bowling when he was in the Army and kept it up for many years, bowling in both the Church league, with his wife, and the Western Electric league. Jim was also a pitcher on the Church softball team for several years.
Playing cards was another hobby of Jim's and he taught most of his 10 grandsons how to play poker. He enjoyed his many trips to Las Vegas, especially his annual trip with his grandsons and son-in-law for March Madness. Video poker was his favorite game.
He was a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Church for almost 50 years.
Preceded by:
Parents: William and Laura Woods
Brothers: William, Dennis and Richard Woods
Grandson: Daniel Boe
Survived by:
Wife of 63 years: Doris (Mann) Woods
Children, Donna Boe, Jim Woods, Jr., Patty (Steve) Powell, Betsy (Ben) Belmont, and Pete (Angie) Woods
Grandchildren: Matt, Bryce, Ty, Michael, David, Reece, Dylan, Danica, Connor and Federico
Great-grandchildren: Marissa, Joe, Bradly, Daniel, Caroline, Parker, and Rue
Sisters-in-law: Terry Woods, Carol Woods
many nieces, nephews, and friends
ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Mar. 27, 2022
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