1950
Douglas
2023
Douglas Woods
February 16, 1950 — October 19, 2023
Douglas Elliot Woods, 73, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on October 19, 2023. His loving family was by his side.
Doug was a 1968 graduate of Burrell Senior High School. He and his wife had recently enjoyed attending their 55th high school class reunion.
Doug graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English and an MFA in English Literature. Upon graduation he began teaching at Butler Area Intermediate High School where he remained for over 25 years. He received many accolades and honors throughout his career and was still in touch with a few former students. He also taught evening and summer courses at Westmoreland County Community College for 17 years.
In the early 90's Doug began to teach fiction writing at the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts, a prestigious summer program for high school artists. During these summers Doug made many lifelong friends. Doug was eventually named Director of the program, a position that he held until the unfortunate cut of state funding in 2008.
Doug was also a talented jazz percussionist and played with several Pittsburgh and local ensembles. Music, reading, and travel became life long passions.
Doug derived his greatest joy in life from his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Aimee Rae (Haser) Woods. Doug and Aimee began their love story in high school, and, after graduating college, they married and raised their two girls in Upper Burrell. Doug is survived by his daughter Alexis Rae (Woods) Wisniewski, son-in-law Jason Michael Wisniewski, their sons Calvin and Baron, and their daughter Lillian. Also daughter Alison Mae (Woods) Hall, son-in-law Michael Kenneth Hall, and son Devon Bunch. A brother Jeffrey Woods (Mary-Sue) of Virginia Beach, brother-in-law Ralph (Lisa) Haser of New Kensington, and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Shirley Mae (Hunger) Woods and brother-in-law Eric Z. Haser.
Per Doug's wishes, arrangements are private and being handled by Rj Slater IV Funeral Home, New Kensington.
Doug was a 1968 graduate of Burrell Senior High School. He and his wife had recently enjoyed attending their 55th high school class reunion.
Doug graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English and an MFA in English Literature. Upon graduation he began teaching at Butler Area Intermediate High School where he remained for over 25 years. He received many accolades and honors throughout his career and was still in touch with a few former students. He also taught evening and summer courses at Westmoreland County Community College for 17 years.
In the early 90's Doug began to teach fiction writing at the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts, a prestigious summer program for high school artists. During these summers Doug made many lifelong friends. Doug was eventually named Director of the program, a position that he held until the unfortunate cut of state funding in 2008.
Doug was also a talented jazz percussionist and played with several Pittsburgh and local ensembles. Music, reading, and travel became life long passions.
Doug derived his greatest joy in life from his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Aimee Rae (Haser) Woods. Doug and Aimee began their love story in high school, and, after graduating college, they married and raised their two girls in Upper Burrell. Doug is survived by his daughter Alexis Rae (Woods) Wisniewski, son-in-law Jason Michael Wisniewski, their sons Calvin and Baron, and their daughter Lillian. Also daughter Alison Mae (Woods) Hall, son-in-law Michael Kenneth Hall, and son Devon Bunch. A brother Jeffrey Woods (Mary-Sue) of Virginia Beach, brother-in-law Ralph (Lisa) Haser of New Kensington, and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Shirley Mae (Hunger) Woods and brother-in-law Eric Z. Haser.
Per Doug's wishes, arrangements are private and being handled by Rj Slater IV Funeral Home, New Kensington.
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