Woody has died

[ScaleCraft]

We have just received word that Woody passed away Tuesday evening.


Last week an aid car was called to Woody's home. The following is from an email sent by his sister in Colorado.

It was unclear how long he had been without oxygen before he was revived. In addition to suffering cardiac arrest and a lung collapse caused by CPR breaking some ribs, he had suffered a stroke, kidney injury, as well as global brain injury. He was unresponsive even after long after they had stopped all sedation. The children and I and my grandsons all told stories about times we spent with Woody, and said our goodbyes to him during a rather long Zoom call late in the day. I am exhausted.

The attorney handling his affairs went over to his house today and secured both doors with padlocks. Woody didn't want a funeral, or a memorial service, just wanted to be cremated, and I will honor those wishes.

Woody was a long time friend and we are sure that we will miss him. This is all the information that we have.

[bob turner]

Woody was a good friend, and repository of much O Scale history. He was always willing to lead tours around the Seattle area for fellow O Scalers. He will be missed.

[E7]

Was just thinking the other day that I had not heard anything about or from him for quite a while. RIP

[Joseph Frank1]

Again more bad news after Bill Lango's passing 3 years ago. Woody was a pal of mine from our days together at O Scale News back when I was managing it for the stroke-stricken owner -founder Dan Henon back in 1986 - 1987..

Woody, (along with Bob Schildt, Bob Turner, Jon Winder, Walt Hulseweder - regular columnist writers back then) - was heavily involved, as were the other guys mentioned, in helping me wade thru a lot of O Scale 2 Rail Steam & Diesel and mainline model railroading I was nominally educated in. All helping me get together each of the 6 issues of OSN produced when I was its Managing Editor from July 1986 thru Dec. 31, 1987. Woody was an encyclopedia on O Scale railroading and a friend when I really needed it. My deep belated condolences to Woody's family members.

regards - Joe F

[up148]

Didn't know Woody except from his articles and comments, but he seemed to be aces. Another of the O scale "guards" has passed.