MOUNTAIN VIEW — On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, Howard D. Woody, 98, peacefully passed away.
Howard was born in the room behind the Union Telephone Company switch-room in Mountain View Wyoming, on June 22, 1922, to John D. and Mary Woody.
Howard grew up helping his dad work the land and with the Company that would later define his life.
He volunteered for the Army and served with distinction throughout World War II, in which he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. After the war he worked for Timber Processing, Union Pacific, Bridger Valley Electric, Union Telephone Company and the ranch. Howard was actively involved with the operation of Union Telephone Company throughout his life as well as working all manner of livestock on the ranch.
Howard served on the Board of Directors for the United States Independent Telephone Association, President of Rocky Mountain Telephone Association and Chairman of the Board for Union Telephone Company.
Howard was active with continuing to serve in the communities through the Lions Club, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On Oct. 17, 1942, he married the love of his life, Esther P. Gladwill. Together they had five children: John G. (Roberta), James H. (Pamela) Gloria Dee, Lee J. (Linda) and Bonnie J. Shannon (Wayne) with eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Howard was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Mary; his sisters: Goldie, Lottie, Verla and Bonnie; his wife, Esther; daughter, G. Dee; son, Lee J.; daughters-in-law, Linda K. and Linda M.; grandson, James D.; granddaughter-in-law, Lisa; and a great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Spurlin.
A viewing was held at Crandall Funeral Home; 800 Unita Street, Evanston n Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at the Evanston Machine Shop, 1500 Main Street, Evanston. Graveside service will be held immediately following the service and transport to the Fort Bridger Cemetery.
Online condolences may be given at crandallfhevanston.com.
