Deryl LeRoy Woody Obituary (2024)

Deryl LeRoy Woody was born on April 9, 1938 at the old Yakima County Hospital on 64th Avenue, to Alma Woody. He passed away on October 9, 2024, at Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital. Deryl lived on 18th Street from 1942 until 1956 and attended Adams School, Washington Junior High School, and graduated from Yakima High School in 1956. Deryl worked for the Town & Country Market on Lincoln Avenue all through High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy for 6 years. Upon discharge he came home and met JoAnn Waldbauer. They married in November 1961, and moved to Seattle. While living in Seattle they were blessed with two sons. Deryl and JoAnn came back to Yakima in 1972 and made Yakima their home for the rest of their lives. Deryl worked in the Ceramic Tile Trade for 50 years until an injury on the job retired him. Deryl is survived by his 2 sons; Bob (Tami) Woody, and David (Alena) Woody, and grandson; Tyler Woody, numerous cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Alma, and his dear wife, JoAnn. Deryl's Graveside Service is Wednesday, October 30th, 1:00pm at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima. Arrangements by Brookside Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com