Stan and Marsha Woody

Joined in marriage for 66 years, Marsha and Stan both entered God's presence within five days of each other. Stan and Marsha loved living in the Elochoman Valley and this community for the past 50 years.

Please join us for the celebration of Stan and Marsha's lives at The Bridge Church in Cathlamet on November 23rd at noon. There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service.

Marsha Elaine Woody

Marsha was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 30, 1936, the second of three children. Her father was a Washington State park ranger, providing the opportunity to live in various parks, including a log home at Millersylvania State Park. Her park experiences continued when she worked a summer at the Paradise Inn on Mt. Rainier. She was an excellent student and attended Central Washington University. Marsha married Stan, her eighth grade Toledo sweetheart, in 1958. For 22 years, Marsha worked as a secretary for Julius A. Wendt Elementary School. Selfless and servant-hearted aptly describe Marsha. Her calm patience and gentleness left an impression on the many students and staff who came to her for help.

Marsha loved family and was always up for a bike ride, a game or to take the grandkids camping. She was an excellent cook and grew beautiful flowers in her backyard. She played the piano and organ, served as church secretary, Sunday School teacher, and volunteered in many community endeavors. Marsha's artistic abilities were expressed in sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, and painting.

Marsha lived with a thankful attitude and was known for her cheerful smile. Her greatest impact was her quiet but strong faith in God, expressed in her habit of morning Bible reading and prayer. This was Marsha's source of strength for a life well lived until she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 6, 2024.

Stanley Creighton Woody Sr.

Stan was born in Winlock, Washington, June 26, 1936, the youngest of three children. Stan grew up on a farm and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his horse and playing sports.

After graduation, Stan attended Central Washington University. He worked for Boeing in Everett, WA which led to joining the Air Force for four years on an aircraft assembly line in Limestone, Maine. Returning to Washington, Stan worked for 36 years for the Washington State Game Department at hatcheries across the state including Tacoma, Arlington, Mossyrock, Concrete, and Cathlamet, advancing to become a regional hatchery manager.

In retirement Stan enjoyed spending time with his family and loved travel, especially snowbirding in Arizona. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, had a good sense of humor and fueled lively exchanges. He served as an ombudsman for 12 years, an EMT, worked at the local food bank and other volunteer roles.

Stan came to faith in Christ around 1967. His walk with the Lord deepened over the years and he enjoyed serving as church deacon and fellowshipping with those in his church family and community. On Veterans' Day, November 11, 2024, Stan entered the gates of heaven.

Marsha and Stan are each survived by one sibling - Marsha's brother, William Kirk Glenn (Glenn), and Stan's sister, Patricia Snyder; their children, Deanne Thorsvik (Brian), Lisa Ledgerwood, Christine Marks (Doyle), Stan Woody Jr. (Shaudine), their grandchildren, Jonathan Thorsvik (Renee), Alex Eakin (Tenaya), Daniel Thorsvik, Andrew Thorsvik (Kristen), Abby Durtschi (Travis), Chris Thorsvik (Manuela), Taylor Ledgerwood, Claire Folkins (Dom), Maddie Eakin, Ashley Woody, Hailey Woody, Hunter Woody, as well as 20 great-grandchildren.