James Duncan "Woody" Woods

"James Duncan Woods (known to many as "Woody"), 59, of Fort Collins, CO passed away of Young Onset Alzheimer's (YOA) on Friday, December 1st, 2023 while at home, surrounded by loved ones.

James was born in MN and was raised in Laramie, WY. James moved to Fort Collins, CO where he served 29 years with the Larimer County Sheriff's Department in multiple positions including the Detention Center, Patrol, the Dive Rescue Team, Inter-Agency Drug Task Force, 20 years on SWAT and retired as an Investigator and Corporal.

James is survived by his wife Joy Woods of CO., his mother Martha Bourdon Woods of CO., his brothers Barrie (Nancy) Woods of FL and Rand (Kerrie) Woods of MO and his nephews; Michael Woods of FL., Layne Woods of MO., and Blake Woods of AR as well as his "bonus" family; Ron, Janet and Margaret Johanson of CO. James is predeceased by his father, John Barrie Woods, and by his nephew, David Woods.

James enjoyed fishing, hunting, metal working and spent as much time as possible every summer at his family's Cabin in Canada. Prior to the advancement of his YOA, he was also a great neighbor to many in the winter months when he would use his snowblower to clear several drives and sidewalks of folks he didn't even know. James will be remembered for many things including his deep, rumbling laughter.

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled on January 19th, 2024 at 1pm at Timberline Church, 2908 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to DementiaTogether.org."