Logan, Utah. Norman C. Woods left this earth peacefully and with no pain from his home with his family at his side and entered the loving arms of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on November 12, 2003 at 6:10 PM.

Dad was born in Portland, Oregon on January 3, 1925 to Clyde Randolph Woods and Bertha Julia (Cox) Woods. He was the fourth born of eight children.

The family moved to Santa Rosa, California in December 1933. Dad attended Santa Rosa grade schools and Santa Rosa High School, leaving in 1942 to work with his brother Mike in southern California.

Dad enlisted in the United States Army on April 1, 1943, and served in the 43rd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II where he was awarded an Asiatic Battle Ribbon, 2 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart for battles on New Guinea and the Northern Soloman Islands. He was Honorably discharged on October 12, 1945.

On April 13, 1947 he was married to our mom Ruth Marie Hanson, daughter of Percy B. and Helen P. (LeCornec) Hanson of Santa Rosa, California in Saint Rose Catholic Church, Santa Rosa, California. Their first child Cheryl Ann was born in Santa Rosa, CA on March 15, 1949. Their second child Patricia Marie was born in San Mateo, CA on August 22, 1951. Their third child Steven Paul was born in Lake Tahoe, CA on January 3, 1960.

Prior to moving to the south shore of Lake Tahoe, CA on December 15, 1958, Dad and Mom lived in San Francisco, CA, South San Francisco, CA, Vallejo, Ca and Santa Rosa, CA. While in Santa Rosa Dad served as the commander of Theodore Roosevelt Post 21 of The American Legion, was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and recording secretary of the YMCA.

After arriving in Lake Tahoe on December 15, 1958, Dad and Mom had a very successful and rich life in Lake Tahoe for 41 years. Dad was a General Building Contractor and politician over those 41 years. Dad had many accomplishments while in Tahoe including the following: He was one of the five founding fathers of the City of South Lake Tahoe when the city was formed in 1965, he served on the original City Council, served on the council for 21 years, was Mayor 8 times and was given the title and honor of “ Mayor Emeritus”. In what he called the “ Crowning achievement” of his public service career, Dad was elected and served as the President of The League of California Cities in 1991-1992. “The frosting on the cake as far as my political life”.

He was also a board member of many organizations over the 41 years including the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (CTRPA) the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), Barton Memorial Hospital (18 years), Lake Valley Fire Protection District later serving as the Chairman of the Board, South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and later given the honor of “Life Time” member, Tahoe Resource Conservation District and many others.

He was a volunteer fireman for the Lake Valley Fire Protection District, President of St Theresa’s parents club, a member of the Lions Club, Elks Club, Charter member of the South Lake Tahoe Boat Club, Roosters club, South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Toastmasters Club, Ducks Unlimited and Stella Johnson Post 795 of The American Legion. Dad loved Lake Tahoe and always gave of himself for the betterment of “Gods Country.”

Dad and Mom moved to Logan, Utah on November 9, 1999 to be close to their family and for medical care necessary for Dads long and valiant fight as a warrior against Heart disease, Diabetes, Kidney failure and Cancer. Dad was very proud to become a member of the Logan Rotary Club along with his son Steve in January 2000.

Dad was preceded in death by his parents and sister Betty. He is survived by his wife Ruth, daughters Cherie and Pattie, son Steve (Penny), grandsons Steven and Matthew, and best friends Don and Marilyn Wright all of Logan. He is also survived by his brothers Clyde (Angie), Mike (Sharon), Bob (Iona) Frank (Mardy) and sisters Sue (Oscar) Faoro and Phyllis. Grandson Eric Hill, Granddaughters Leslie (Phil) Melodia, Sarah Woods, Amy Cluff, and Great Granddaughter Sierra Trujillo and many other family members.

A viewing will be held on Friday November 21, 2003 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM with the Rosary following the viewing at 8:30 PM. The viewing and Rosary will be held at McFarlane Mortuary, located at 887 Emerald Bay Road/ Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA.. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday November 22, 2003 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church located at 1041 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe, followed by burial with full military honors at Happy Homestead Cemetery located at 1261 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary, Logan, Utah and McFarlane Mortuary, South Lake Tahoe, CA.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the following charity of your choice: First being the “Rotary International Polio Plus Program” to eliminate Polio from the earth by 2005. Please send donations to: The Logan Rotary Foundation, PO Box 9, Logan, Utah 84323-0009. Second being the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League, PO Box 17962, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151.

My Love and Husband, Dad and Grandpa “We will always love you and miss you and we will see you again someday when we are reunited in paradise.”