My dad was a hard-working, quiet man. He loved his family and he believed in working hard and taking care of us. That was one big way he loved us. Being married to Mickie, he didn't get much word in edgewise, but he could get some zingers in. It was in those moments he taught us his wisdom, how to persevere through hard times which he did live through. He had dementia for many years at the end of his life. When Mama passed, he began to fade even more. But he had just over a year longer with us. We love him and miss him.
He was born LeRoy George Woods on January 29, 1941 in Hetland, SD (Kingsbury County), the oldest of 4 children born to George and Murial (Barber) Woods. He started high school in Lake Preston lettering in football is freshman year. Through several family moves he finished high school in Henry, SD graduating in 1959. LeRoy joined the army in 1960. He was a helicopter mechanic stationed in Europe for most of his service. LeRoy was honorably discharged in 1963.
On August 9, 1963 at St. Otto Catholic Church in Webster, SD he was united in marriage to Margaret "Mickie" Clemen after knowing each other for 4 months. He and Mickie made Garden City their home for 50 years where they raised their 4 children. The summer of 2013 LeRoy and Mickie moved to Watertown, SD until Mickie moved to Heaven on February 22, 2018. The last 5 years in Watertown were a beautiful way to finish their earthly life together.
LeRoy worked his entire life as a mechanic with the ability to fix anything. He was mechanic and parts man for Hartman's Implement in Garden City from 1963 until 1985, when International Harvester merged with Case. LeRoy often gave thanks to lifelong friend Bob Murphy of Clark, SD. Bob was his mentor in the early years and an example of what a good man should be! LeRoy never stopped working and got so much joy in taking broken things and making them like new again. Through the years LeRoy & Mickie ran their own repair shop, "LeRoy's Repair". They enjoyed helping friends and neighbors in the Clark County area. Later he worked for Dakota Style Chips of Clark, McCain Foods of Clark, and various other locations before health challenges caused him to retire.
The greatest Joy in LeRoy's life was his family and helping others. He was quiet, so the love of his life Mickie could take the lead, but was always quick with a one liner at just the right time. He loved to laugh during happy times and wanted to help everyone during the sad. He had hands as tough as steel with a heart of solid gold. His earthly life was happiest when sharing the "good stuff" with his brothers, sister, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
He was born LeRoy George Woods on January 29, 1941 in Hetland, SD (Kingsbury County), the oldest of 4 children born to George and Murial (Barber) Woods. He started high school in Lake Preston lettering in football is freshman year. Through several family moves he finished high school in Henry, SD graduating in 1959. LeRoy joined the army in 1960. He was a helicopter mechanic stationed in Europe for most of his service. LeRoy was honorably discharged in 1963.
On August 9, 1963 at St. Otto Catholic Church in Webster, SD he was united in marriage to Margaret "Mickie" Clemen after knowing each other for 4 months. He and Mickie made Garden City their home for 50 years where they raised their 4 children. The summer of 2013 LeRoy and Mickie moved to Watertown, SD until Mickie moved to Heaven on February 22, 2018. The last 5 years in Watertown were a beautiful way to finish their earthly life together.
LeRoy worked his entire life as a mechanic with the ability to fix anything. He was mechanic and parts man for Hartman's Implement in Garden City from 1963 until 1985, when International Harvester merged with Case. LeRoy often gave thanks to lifelong friend Bob Murphy of Clark, SD. Bob was his mentor in the early years and an example of what a good man should be! LeRoy never stopped working and got so much joy in taking broken things and making them like new again. Through the years LeRoy & Mickie ran their own repair shop, "LeRoy's Repair". They enjoyed helping friends and neighbors in the Clark County area. Later he worked for Dakota Style Chips of Clark, McCain Foods of Clark, and various other locations before health challenges caused him to retire.
The greatest Joy in LeRoy's life was his family and helping others. He was quiet, so the love of his life Mickie could take the lead, but was always quick with a one liner at just the right time. He loved to laugh during happy times and wanted to help everyone during the sad. He had hands as tough as steel with a heart of solid gold. His earthly life was happiest when sharing the "good stuff" with his brothers, sister, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
My dad was a hard-working, quiet man. He loved his family and he believed in working hard and taking care of us. That was one big way he loved us. Being married to Mickie, he didn't get much word in edgewise, but he could get some zingers in. It was in those moments he taught us his wisdom, how to persevere through hard times which he did live through. He had dementia for many years at the end of his life. When Mama passed, he began to fade even more. But he had just over a year longer with us. We love him and miss him.
He was born LeRoy George Woods on January 29, 1941 in Hetland, SD (Kingsbury County), the oldest of 4 children born to George and Murial (Barber) Woods. He started high school in Lake Preston lettering in football is freshman year. Through several family moves he finished high school in Henry, SD graduating in 1959. LeRoy joined the army in 1960. He was a helicopter mechanic stationed in Europe for most of his service. LeRoy was honorably discharged in 1963.
On August 9, 1963 at St. Otto Catholic Church in Webster, SD he was united in marriage to Margaret "Mickie" Clemen after knowing each other for 4 months. He and Mickie made Garden City their home for 50 years where they raised their 4 children. The summer of 2013 LeRoy and Mickie moved to Watertown, SD until Mickie moved to Heaven on February 22, 2018. The last 5 years in Watertown were a beautiful way to finish their earthly life together.
LeRoy worked his entire life as a mechanic with the ability to fix anything. He was mechanic and parts man for Hartman's Implement in Garden City from 1963 until 1985, when International Harvester merged with Case. LeRoy often gave thanks to lifelong friend Bob Murphy of Clark, SD. Bob was his mentor in the early years and an example of what a good man should be! LeRoy never stopped working and got so much joy in taking broken things and making them like new again. Through the years LeRoy & Mickie ran their own repair shop, "LeRoy's Repair". They enjoyed helping friends and neighbors in the Clark County area. Later he worked for Dakota Style Chips of Clark, McCain Foods of Clark, and various other locations before health challenges caused him to retire.
The greatest Joy in LeRoy's life was his family and helping others. He was quiet, so the love of his life Mickie could take the lead, but was always quick with a one liner at just the right time. He loved to laugh during happy times and wanted to help everyone during the sad. He had hands as tough as steel with a heart of solid gold. His earthly life was happiest when sharing the "good stuff" with his brothers, sister, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
He was born LeRoy George Woods on January 29, 1941 in Hetland, SD (Kingsbury County), the oldest of 4 children born to George and Murial (Barber) Woods. He started high school in Lake Preston lettering in football is freshman year. Through several family moves he finished high school in Henry, SD graduating in 1959. LeRoy joined the army in 1960. He was a helicopter mechanic stationed in Europe for most of his service. LeRoy was honorably discharged in 1963.
On August 9, 1963 at St. Otto Catholic Church in Webster, SD he was united in marriage to Margaret "Mickie" Clemen after knowing each other for 4 months. He and Mickie made Garden City their home for 50 years where they raised their 4 children. The summer of 2013 LeRoy and Mickie moved to Watertown, SD until Mickie moved to Heaven on February 22, 2018. The last 5 years in Watertown were a beautiful way to finish their earthly life together.
LeRoy worked his entire life as a mechanic with the ability to fix anything. He was mechanic and parts man for Hartman's Implement in Garden City from 1963 until 1985, when International Harvester merged with Case. LeRoy often gave thanks to lifelong friend Bob Murphy of Clark, SD. Bob was his mentor in the early years and an example of what a good man should be! LeRoy never stopped working and got so much joy in taking broken things and making them like new again. Through the years LeRoy & Mickie ran their own repair shop, "LeRoy's Repair". They enjoyed helping friends and neighbors in the Clark County area. Later he worked for Dakota Style Chips of Clark, McCain Foods of Clark, and various other locations before health challenges caused him to retire.
The greatest Joy in LeRoy's life was his family and helping others. He was quiet, so the love of his life Mickie could take the lead, but was always quick with a one liner at just the right time. He loved to laugh during happy times and wanted to help everyone during the sad. He had hands as tough as steel with a heart of solid gold. His earthly life was happiest when sharing the "good stuff" with his brothers, sister, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
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