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John Joseph Woodruff

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Obit John Joseph WoodruffJohn Joseph Woodruff, of Grantsville, Utah, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, Dec. 6, 2015. His funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at the LDS Chapel at 81 N. Church St., Grantsville, UT 84029. A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. and the funeral will follow at 10 a.m. John will be laid to rest in the Grantsville City Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his father Wilkins Woodruff, mother Edith Menough, brother Lee McGeorge, granddaughter Charity Collins, and Pokey Pup. John is survived by his wife, Connie Woodruff; his children, Jean Woodruff, Mary Collins (Jared), Wilkins Woodruff (Leiah), John Woodruff (Jessica), Amy Woodruff and Katy Peterson (Jason); as well as his five grandchildren, Joseph, Hyrum, Randell (RJ), Liam, and Sullivan. John was born on Dec. 9, 1948, in Bakersfield, California. He graduated in 1966 from East Liverpool High School, in East Liverpool, Ohio. John entered the Army, and served in Vietnam in the 1st of the 9th Cavalry as a helicopter crew chief, reaching the rank of Sergeant. John was a patriot and loved his country. During his service in the Army, he was awarded numerous medals and commendations, including four Bronze Stars. After his service he returned home and graduated from the Utah Police Academy. He served various communities, in numerous capacities of law enforcement for over 30 years. He continued his service by becoming a job coach at Deseret Industries for more than 10 years. He retired in 2013, and once again focused his time on serving his ancestors by researching his family history. John met his wife Connie Miller on a blind date (where she jokingly reminds us that he had an Afro). They dated a few short months when, during church services, John leaned over and whispered to her and asked her to marry him. A few months later, on May 28, 1977, they were sealed together for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Through the years, they have seen their love increase with the addition of six wonderful children and six grandchildren. John was naturally kind at heart. He loved everyone as soon as he met them. He was known as a hugger, and always offered a smile and kind words to all he knew. John genuinely loved people. He loved to serve and make those around him feel like they were important. Through his kind and genuine nature, he touched many, many lives. His absence will be felt, but for those lucky enough to know him and love him, the love that he shared will carry us through until we meet him again for another one of his warm embraces. Dad, we love you and we miss you. We promise to take care of your sweetheart while you watch over her from heaven. We also promise to continue the legacy of love and service that you taught us by your example.


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