Jay A. Woods

Jay Arthur Woods, 59, of Greeley, CO died July 2, 2012 at his residence. Jay was born July 5, 1952 in Greeley to Floyd (Pinkie) and Evelyn (Nordell) Woods. He attended Greeley Schools, graduating from Greeley West High School in 1971. Jay then attended University of Northern Colorado, before quitting to take over the family business, Woods Western Wear. In 1982, after closing the Western Wear business Jay & wife, Sherrie purchased a lawn & tree care business which soon became American Turf & Tree Care…celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year. Jay was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and the Wesleyan Church. Jay enjoyed many activities such as skating, skiing, coin collecting, going to the mountains, and tinkering with computers. His passion, however, was his family. Jay devoted his life to his wife, Sherrie, of 34 years and their two children, Melissa, 32 and Brad, 31. Hundreds of hours were logged travelling around the country to support Melissa and Brad as they skated and danced competitively. On many occasions Jay also competed in the speed skating events or roller hockey. Survivors include wife, Sherrie of Greeley; daughter, Melissa (Bart) Young of Lakewood; son, Brad Woods of Greeley; grandson, Connor Young of Lakewood; brothers, Lee (Pat) Woods and K.C. Woods all of Greeley. Jay is also survived by brother-in- law, John (Ramona) Beckman; nieces and nephews, Matthew Beckman, Rebecca (Zach) Northcutt, Brooklyn Northcutt and Austin Northcutt all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Jay’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Greeley Wesleyan Church, 3600 West 22nd St., Greeley. Memorial contributions can be made to the Jay Woods Memorial Fund. PO Box 337544, Greeley, CO 80633.