Louise Ellen Woods

"Mom Woods" Louise E Woods, 86 years old, died peacefully with family at her side on February 7th, 2017 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born August 31, 1930 in Wenatchee, the only child of Marion and Ruby (Moore) George. She grew up in East Wenatchee and was known as one of the "Bridge Walkers" attending school in the Wenatchee School District. She graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1948 and attended Wenatchee Valley College before going on to the University of WA. In July of 1951 she married Elmer Kaiser. They spent their early married life in Bremerhaven, Germany where Elmer was stationed while serving in the U.S. Army. During her time in Germany she enjoyed roaming the countryside for antiques which became a lifelong hobby she continued with her many friends. After Elmer was discharged, they made their home in East Wenatchee. Elmer passed away in 1969. Louise then worked at Eastmont High School as the Study Hall Teacher and later became the Attendance Secretary from 1970 to 1989. It was here she earned the much loved title of "Mom" from all of her "kids" as she called them. When she retired in 1989 she was thrilled when the graduating class asked her to be part of Graduation. She touched many students' lives during her time spent at Eastmont. She was honored in 1982, by Douglas County as "Citizen of the Year" for the support and guidance she gave to so many. In 1975, she married Glenn V. Woods and they made their home in East Wenatchee. They recently celebrated their 42nd anniversary in January of 2017. Louise was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee. She played the organ for Sunday morning services for over 45 years. She also played the piano, led the choir, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Women's Circle of Faith. She played for many weddings and funerals throughout the valley over the years. She loved arranging flowers and decorating cakes. She worked at the Central Washington Hospital Gift Shop as the manager for many years before her illness. She truly enjoyed working with all the ladies there. Louise is survived by her husband, Glenn V. Woods, children, Jim (Mary) Kaiser, Jan Kaiser, Warren (Shawna) Woods, Wendy (Jeff) Rogers; granddaughter, Shaylynn Picker & grandson Shawn Rogers and special close family friend, Marilyn Brincat. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Ruby George, her first husband Elmer Kaiser, her sister-in-law, Marie K. Marker and brother-in-law, William H. Marker and her Aunt and Uncle, Nettie and Ralph Moore. Memorials can be made in her name to Faith Lutheran Church, East Wenatchee, WA. Please express your thoughts and memories in the on-line guest book at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Louise Ellen Woods

August 31, 1930 - February 7, 2017