Bernard C. “Barney” Woods, Jr. age 60, of Berwyn, formerly of Forest Park, lost his courageous battle to cancer. Beloved husband of Kathy M. (nee Parks) and the late Cathy Ann (nee Gecic); loving father of Kelly Woods; cherished grandfather of Christopher and Taegan; dear brother of Margaret (Garrett) Curran, James (Karol) Woods, Karen (Gerald) Collins, John (Karen) Woods, Mike (Terri) Woods and Bridget (Robert) Dowdle; loved uncle of many. He was preceded in death by his loving parents the late Bernard C. and Elizabeth J. Woods (nee Clark). Barney was a carpenter by trade and the sole owner of Barney’s Doors & More. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and former member of the Midwest Vans Limited. Visitation Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 3 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside where a chapel service will be held that evening at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Adventist St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Ave., Ste. 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521 appreciated. Interment Private Info: (708) 352-6500
Kathy, Kelly & The Woods Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Barneys passing. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Will always remember our good times together.
The sweetest man ever–my sympathy to his family.
Barney we met and became friends only a few years ago and am sad that we couldn’t of had more years to talk and ride together. I will miss your friendship and am sure someday we will ride. hold the gates open for me buddy
Rich
Bridget, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of Barney’s passing. It was a pleasure doing business with him. Such a nice man. My deepest sympathy to Kathy and the Woods family.
Barney was a great guy. Had millions of laughs with him up in Tomahawk, Wis. He will truly be missed.
My condolences to the family.. prayers for you all..
We will miss Barney. He was such a kind and friendly guy. Sorry for your loss Kathy, he will be missed that’s for sure.
Barney, Barney, Barney. I am so sorry to hear that you passed. I haven’t been in touch with you for years but you were always the life of the party, the sunshine of the day, & took each day by the horns & turned it into an amazing experience. I will remember you always. Love ya. Midwest Vans Berwyn Chapter.
Such a sweet gentleman! Always had a smile and could bbq a turkey like nobody else. He was taken from you way too young Kathy. But you sure made him a happy man while he was here.
Dear Kathy, We’re so sorry to hear of Barney’s passing. His gentle spirit will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to Barney’s family. Barney was a great guy. Lots of great memories growing up with Barney and the Woods family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Teri Collins
( St. Bernardine’s Class of 1969)
To the woods family,
So sorry for your loss. Barney always had a sense of humor and ill never forget the times we chilled at his house doing random stuff.
Kelly,
I know we haven’t talked but just needed to leave something. I hope you are doing okay. Miss you.
Monica