Steven Henry Woods

Steven Woods Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Steven Henry Woods
Start: 2023-05-20T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-05-20T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Sallie Bush Community Center

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STEVEN HENRY WOODS
January 18, 1969 May 3, 2023
Steven Henry Woods, 54, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 3, 2023 at his family home in Green Mountain Falls, CO. He was born Jan 18, 1969 to Alberta (Beal) Woods Loftlin and Maurice Lee Woods. Steve fondly recalled his childhood in Green Mtn Falls and particularly, time with his beloved grandparents Ira and Ruth (Stevens) Woods who moved from Oolagah, Oklahoma to Rampart Range during the 1930s. Ira Woods became a building contractor and many of the early homes from Woodland Park to Cascade were built by him, including the Woods family home in Green Mtn. Falls.
Community was synonymous with Steve, who often espoused how easy it was to just be nice to one another, and was offended by those who didn't wave as they passed by. For a number of years he served as a volunteer firefighter for Green Mountain Falls and kept their trucks in working order. More recently you could find him disguised as Santa at the annual Cascade Christmas Celebration. He always held a smile, welcoming arms and a hardy laugh, and quietly helped out so very many people without expectation or motivation.
From an early age Steve had an exceptional capacity to retain detailed information and was a wealth of knowledge and wisdom on so many fronts that he became the "go to" resource for many in the community. His generous nature found him ever active in the community, and you were hardpressed to find someone who didn't (yet) know Steve Woods.
He attended the local public schools and from an early age showed a passion toward all things mechanical. He became interested in cars and soon found himself working on high performance race cars including Pikes Peak open wheel cars, IndyCars, the American IndyCar series and the United States Speedway Series cars. He worked with several race teams, but primarily Loophole Racing, led by Bud and David Hoffpauir, as a crew member for drivers Clint Vahsholtz and Paul Dallenbach.
He is proceeded in death by his siblings Nancy Carter and John Woods, and survived by his 7 nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Carter, Kelli Carter, Destiny Carter, Adrian Carter, Kailyn Carter, Oryan Carter and Jayce Carter; numerous cousins; and countless friends.
Please join us for a joyous celebration of Steve's life on Saturday, May 20th from 1-3pm at the Sallie Bush Community Center (10795 Ute Pass Ave) in Green Mtn Falls where we can share stories and photos of this rare person who we will all miss. Potluck munchies will be available. His family can be contacted at P.O. Box 372 Green Mtn. Falls, CO 80819.

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Published by The Gazette on May 10, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Woods

11 Entries

Kelly Garza

August 21, 2023

Steve was always so kind and uplifting. He would come in to the office to make his insurance payment and was a positive part of my day every single time! I will miss him!

Amber Logan

May 16, 2023

Thank you for all the laughs, my friend. Thank you for taking great care of my dad when I could not be there. Thank you for making the world a brighter place. We will miss you.

norman king

May 12, 2023

well Stevie we met in the sixth grade and went to school togeather for many years when i started seeing you at the races it was hard to remember u it took me a while but i realized it too late im so sad yoou had to leave so soon brother take care glad to have the best angles and heavenly race crew there is my first race back since my cancer will be the day of your service !!! will say a prayer for your family !!! till we meet again RIP !!!

Ott Mathias

May 10, 2023

My deepest condolences. Stevie was always wonderful to talk to and I will miss his big laugh. Most of all I will miss cooking for him when he would visit MO´s Diner. You will truly be missed. Love you Stevie!

Carmel Woods

May 8, 2023

Precious and Gentle and Lovely Stevie... What a True Heart you had my Brother. I Loved the beautiful last conversation we had and always walked away feeling Joy after connecting with you. You easily shared your gentle and caring nature with all who were blessed to know you. You also gave me one final gift of getting to reconnect with two truly astounding ladies Kelly and Destiny once again and I felt honored to witness first hand the strength and Open Heartedness that will continue through both of these phenomenal women. What a proud life of Love Shared. I Love you Brother and am so happy for you. You deserve all things good.

David J Enzler

May 8, 2023

Im sorry to hear of your passing my friend.
We meet in 6th grade and you were known as ( WOODS ). The times we had together throughout our school years was a great with many laughs!! Too many to list here. You will always be remembered my friend; not by just me but many others. I live in Virginia now and was contacted by another one of our friends in California. So you are remembered across the United States and that my friend is no laughing matter. I pray for your loved ones that are left behind. For they and all others who cared and loved you are the ones who suffer, may God be with you all not just now but always!! Steve you were a great friend and will always be remembered as a big guy with a big heart. Like I´ve said You will be missed by many. We will see you again..
Manitou Class of 87
David J Enzler

Yvette and Rick Trujillo

May 7, 2023

Thank you Stevie for always being there for Michelle and the family. Rest in Peace. I will miss you saying, How you doing Darlin? The Trujillo Family

Paul Dallenbach

May 7, 2023

Thank you for all your help over the years. Loved having you part of our team!