Robert Edward Woods

On January 27, 2017, Robert (Bob) Edward Woods of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his hometown of Butte, Montana. He fought a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was a devoted husband and family man, kind, honest, and hard-working. He was a passionate outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and going for RZR rides. He will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, storytelling, and his ability to always hunt in areas with no game. His boys will forever remember their experiences with their dad at hunting camp. The son of Margaret (Corcoran) Woods and Courtland Grice, he was born in Anaconda, Montana on July 17, 1946. Later he was adopted and raised by Harry Woods. Bob attended St. Peter’s Parochial school in Anaconda and graduated from Butte High School in 1964. Soon after graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Marie Day, on December 18, 1965. Together they had four children and enjoyed 51 years of marriage. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge in 1969, Jan and Bob returned to Butte and raised their 4 boys. Bob’s career began as a printer with the Montana Standard prior to joining the service. After returning from the service he worked for the Anaconda Company as a boiler maker and then for Stauffer Chemical as a pipefitter for 21 years. When Stauffer closed in 1994, Bob moved to Pocatello, Idaho to work at FMC Chemical and finally retired after working for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for nine years. Bob was preceded in death by his son Shane Woods, his mother and father; his mother and father –in-law, Martha and Charles Day, his sister Peggy Varner, and his brother-in-law, Woody Slagle. Survivors include his wife, Janice, and his children, Bob (Margie) Woods of Butte, Clint (Terri) Woods of Gaylord, Michigan, and Travis (Lana) Woods of Anchorage, Alaska, sisters, Betty Slagle, Carol Woods, Karen (Ralph) Niland, Janet (Manuel) Madrid, Terri (Dee’O) Whitehead, and his brother-in-law, Rich Varner. Bob is also survived by his grandchildren -- Zach, Mason, Paige, Cierra, Mike, Evan, Austin, and Nash Woods, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews who were very dear to him. A very special “thank you” to all the staff at Easter Seals Highlands Hospice for their compassionate care at helping Bob remain strong and dignified. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to the American Cancer Society, Easter Seals Highlands Hospice, or charity of donor’s choice.

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Robert Edward Woods

July 17, 1946 - January 27, 2017