Sherwood A. "Woody" Soose

Sherwood A. "Woody" Soose of Clay Township, 69, died Monday, August 19, 2013 at his daughter's home in Chicora surrounded by his loves ones. He was born November 5, 1943, in Butler, the son of the late George and Olive (Wise) Soose. Sherwood was a lifelong resident of the Butler Unionville Area. He enjoyed life-long friendships with his childhood schoolmates. Woody is survived by 3 daughters; Sherridyn E. (David) Pistorius, Darylee B. (Patrick) McAfee and Tyolonda V. Parsons; 1 stepdaughter, Kareyma N (Brian) Cummins; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dolly Krick and Patricia N. (Dave) McDougal; 3 brothers, Gerald E. (Annabelle) Soose, Francis L. (Madaline) Soose and Larry J. (Pat) Soose. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Virginia O. Thompson, 2 brothers, infant Dewayne Soose and Donald G. Soose; 2 sons-in-law, William F. Mangel and Jeffrey A. Parsons; and 1 grandson, Reuben A. Mangel. Sherwood worked for Fire Fighter Sales and Service for 44 years and continued for them part time up until his illness. He took pride in doing his job well and was often requested to conduct Fire Safety classes. In past years, he had served as a Unionville volunteer fire fighter. He had a great curiosity and interest in life and was known as a great conversationalist. He loved talking to everyone especially about the Bible. He was an active member of the Butler Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. His love for people motivated him to volunteer for the Regional Building Committee which builds places of worship. He was known to be someone people could count on. If someone needed help, he was there. He never said a bad word about anyone and never met a person he didn't think of as a potential friend. Children were often drawn to him because they knew he loved them. He was a wonderful example of a father, grandfather, friend and servant of God. This humble, generous man made a difference in our lives, made us better for knowing him. He will be greatly missed. Thank you to all the people that took time to get to know him through the years and to all that took the time to say goodbye. Friends will be received at the Young Funeral Home, Butler on Thursday, August 22 from 6 to 8 PM and then on Friday, August 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. The memorial service will be held at the Butler Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Unionville Road on Saturday, August 24 at 2 PM. Private burial at Butler County Memorial Park.

Sherwood A. "Woody" Soose

November 5, 1943 - August 19, 2013