Woodrow Wilson "Woody" North

February 21, 1930 - October 15, 2008

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A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

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  The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the funeral home chapel.
 

Woodrow Wilson “Woody” North, 78, a retired Navy (AMCS) Senior Chief Petty Officer, died October 15, 2008 of cancer at his residence in Valley Lee, MD. Born February 21, 1930 in Front Royal, VA he was the son of the late Richard and Annie Thompson North. He joined the Navy on 18th birthday, and after a long and distinguished Naval career, he and his wife Lois who preceded him in death after 45 years of marriage in 1998, made their home in St. Mary’s County in 1969. Senior Chief North had 13 tours of duty on U.S. Naval aircraft carriers. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He and his family enjoyed tours of duty at NAAS Whitting Field, FL, Quonset Pt., RI, Hutchinson, KS, Atlantic City, NJ, Hagerstown, MD (recruiter), Jacksonville, FL, Naples, Italy, Patuxent River, MD and Oceana, VA. After retiring in 1973 he worked for a number of Naval contractors, including Mantech, Dyncorp, Voight and Tracor. He was a member of the Great Mills High School Booster’s Club in the 1970’s. He was also a member of the Lexington Park Optimists Club in the 1980’s. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling and was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Redskins, Maryland Terrapins and local high school teams. Survivors include his companion Norvell Mayo, his brother Robert North of Front Royal, VA, his sons Joseph R. North of Callaway, MD, James C. North of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeff A. North of Dallas, TX and his daughters Debra A. Weingarten of Hillsboro, OR and Sue E. North of Pasadena, CA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; Brad and Kristy Palchinsky, Tara, Justin, Jason, Nicole and Shelby North and Annie and Alex Weingarten. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Contributions may be made to Hospice House, C/O Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Mr. North, Cathie and I were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We will keep you in our prayers."
- Carol Ann Pingleton
- Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2008

"I always heard good things about Mr. North through his daughter in law,Tracy. I wish I had gotten to know him. I believe he was a great patroit, husband,father and grandfather."
- Roland Marshall
- Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

"We are cousins of Lois living in Pine Bluff. We have fond memories of your parents visiting with us and my parents. Our sincere sympathy and prayers to all of the family."
- Catherine (Paltz) & Geo Fjelstad
- Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008

"Our deepest sympathy to the family. Joe, i will always have the memories of us walking through the fields on the farm in Huntly when you and family would come up. "
- A. Joe & Marguerite North
- Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008

"I had so many good times with your Dad & Mom. Things and times change If we didn't have our memories life could get real scarey. You and your famlies were so much apart of Jack and my life If we could just go back to correct little scrapes along the way. The Lord will have to take of that now. My prayers are with you all. a special thanks to Debbie for keeping intouch with me Love Joyce"
- Jo,Debbie,Jim,Sue,Jeff Norths
- Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008

"Joe and Rose It was indeed my pleasure to know Woody and he will remain in my memories.John McCoy "
- John McCoy
- Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008

"Will miss Woody as we still miss Lois. We have such fond memories of our family visits. I hope you will all keep in touch with us. You have our love and sympathy."
- Uncle Bob & Aunt Sue Birrenkott
- Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2008

"Jim, Tracy, Jason and Nichole - We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you. We know it's hard to think of him not being here, but try and remember that his pain and suffering are now over. With our love to you all - Don, Linda, Brad and Amber"
- Linda Ensminger
- Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008

"Jimmy and Joe: So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your families are in our prayers."
- Danny & Karen Poe
- Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008

"Jim, I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. Reading his obituary, it sounds like he led a very full and rewarding life."
- David Sorensen
- Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008

"Joe, Rose, Tara, & Justin-my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfater. Many of the times that I would visit he would be there with a joke to tell and a smile on his face. I know you will all miss him more than words can say but be at peace that you now have another angel to watch over you. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. "
- Amy Dyson Bean
- Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008

"My sincerest sympathy to all of you children and grandchildren of Joe. He was a great guy and I know you all will miss him. Have peace in the knowledge that he is now free of pain and suffering and rejoicing to be with your mom for all eternity."
- Audra Bean Brodowicz
- Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2008

"Kristy, May the wonderful memories of your grandfather, "Pop Pop", always comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always, Brooke"
- Brooke Maury
- Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2008

"WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND I KNOW ALL OF YOU WILL MISS HIM. LOOK TO YOUR MEMORIES FOR COMFORT DURING THIS SAD TIME."
- JOYCE RUTHERFORD
- Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2008