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- The Salt Lake Tribune
March 16, 2004
Deceased Name: John Haskell Woodbury 1920 ~ 2004
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, John H. Woodbury, age 83, returned peacefully to his Father in Heaven March 13, 2004 while surrounded by his loving family. Born September 26, 1920 in Granger, Utah, son of Warren Haskell and Hattie Druce Lambert Woodbury. He married his eternal companion, Joy Solomon, May 29, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Dad was proud of his military service in the Army during World War II. He was a terrific storyteller and had a gift for remembering and reciting poetry. A charitable man by nature, he was selfless in the service of others. His home was a refuge for many people in need. Dad found great happiness while serving others and by spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving companion, Joy, with whom he shared nearly 58 years of marriage; his children, Jacquie (Larry) Jones, Johnny W. Woodbury, and Julie Fawn (Larry) Romero; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his brothers, Charles (Fay), Ethan (Janice), Don, and Robert (Dorothy). He was preceded in death by his three infant daughters, Wendy, Christine, and Laurie Elaine; sisters, Helen, Irene, and Pearl; his brother, Merlin; and a great-grandson.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: John H Woodbury
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Utah
State of Residence: Utah
County or City: Salt Lake
Enlistment Date: 3 Mar 1941
Enlistment State: Utah
Enlistment City: Salt Lake City
Branch: Field Artillery
Branch Code: Field Artillery
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Me
Source: National Guard
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Architects
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 71
Weight: 160
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