George Ensign Woodruff

George Ensign Woodruff
1933-2006
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ROY -- George E. Woodruff, 72, passed away November 4, 2006 surrounded by his family at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He fought until the very end.

George was born December 21, 1933 in West Jordan, UT to George Ensign Woodruff, Sr. and Ethel Preston Woodruff.

He served in the Navy from August 1955 to November 1957. He worked at Sweet's Candy Co. where he met his soul mate, Marilyn Ball. They married December 16, 1957 in Salt Lake City. He was a watch repairman and piano tuner. Later he was hired at HAFB. He moved his family to Roy, UT in 1974. They have one daughter, Suzanne Jacobsma. She was always little daddy's girl. George loved music all his life; he played the saxophone, accordion and organ. In the last few years he enjoyed lessons at The Piano Gallery. George retired from Hill Air Force Base where he was an engineer for 28 years. He also enjoyed camping and the outdoors. In 1999 George and his grandson, Todd, his wife, Jeanette and family built a home together. Jeanette was his "little sweetie." She and George had a special bonda"there wasn't anything they wouldn't do for each other. He was very proud of Todd and looked to him always in times of need. They and Suzanne were a constant in his care the last two years. He is going to be missed so much.

George was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a great-grandson, Dominic Lee Trease. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne (Donnie) Jacobsma, Sioux City, IA; four grandchildren, Todd (Jeanette) Duncan, Shannon Duncan and (Shane) Enid, OK; Shane Trease, IA and Joshua Trease and (Karlee) Ogden, UT; five great-grandchildren, Tyson, Haiden, Taegen, Emmersen, and Jaxson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Roy City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 7, 2006
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 8, 2006
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 8, 2006
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM