Robert Keith Woodward, Jr. Obituary (1982

Rob Woodward, a father, son, a brother, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend, was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us on Saturday morning, March 25, 2023. He left behind his large family and many friends in shock and with devastating grief. Rob was born in Yakima, Washington, on December 1, 1982. He was still a young man. He just celebrated his 40th birthday this past December. Too young to leave us, with not even half his life yet lived. He was big-hearted, kind, generous, funny and smart. A gifted engineer mind that understood and could put together or fix anything electronic or mechanical. Friends and family alike knew him as a "sweet soul" and the guy who would find a way if you needed help. Rob is survived by his daughter, Ashlynn Connor of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; his step-father, Michael Bennett; sisters, Amy Sears, Karen Peterson (Billy), and Arabella Woodward, all of Yakima, Washington, Alicia Woodward of Tacoma, Washington, Samantha Schnarr (Pierre), of Germany, Rene Mach Hounshell (John) of Virginia, and brothers, Clifford Woodward of Tacoma, Washington, and Christopher Bennett (Jennifer) of Germany; nieces, Holly Guthrie and Alexis Sears, Serenity and Trinity Sears of Yakima, Washington; Michelle Schnarr, Emilia and Emily Bennett of Germany; Makayla Jasinski of Virginia; nephews,Jose and Alex Mena, Jarred Guthrie of Yakima, Washington, and Robert Mach of Virginia; great-nephews Jalen and Jamir Mitchell, of Yakima, Washington, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. His life will be remembered during a Celebration of Life, hosted by his family, on April 23, 2023. Rob would be grinning and laughing to himself to learn that his spirit will share this place and time of remembrances and love with the spirit of his mother, his touchstone, our beautiful Cheryl Bennett, who passed away in January of this year. They will be remembered together that day with great love and joy. The combined Celebration of Life for Rob and his mom, Cheryl, is planned for April 23, 2023, at Ahtanum Youth Park. The Potluck Picnic at THE BARN at Ahtanum Youth Activities Park (1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap) is from 12:00 - 6:00pm (no alcoholic beverages permitted in park). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Celebration of Life Ahtanum Youth Park Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1000 Ahtanum Road Union Gap, Washington 98903 THE BARN at Ahtanum Youth Activities Park (no alcoholic beverages permitted in park).