William Woods Obituary

Sorry to hear the loss of Bill. With heartfelt Sympathy to the woods family.
D.H. (SIUE Mailing Service)

Bill mentored me as an 'adult' returning to college, and helped to turn the light bulb on in so many ways. I will do my best to uphold his generosity, wit, and scholarship.

Our hearts go our to the Woods' family. We are so very sorry.

Bill was a wonderful colleague at SIUe. We often shared the delight in our respective fields...mine in Italian Renaissance history. My sympathies go out to his family. Bill was an engaged, evolved spirit who brightened the world with his presence and his work.

This sad news. Rest in peace, Bill. You were a fine colleague.

Bill was a great colleague and a huge help to the plant ecologists at SIUE. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

Bill made so many wonderful contributions at SIUE. He was a generous colleague whose academic contributions will stand the test of time. He will be greatly missed by many, and fondly remembered by his friends here in Illinois.

As new faculty members to KU, Bill and I met on the 2006 Wheat State Tour. We hit it off right away and became close friends over the years since, enjoying many lunches and laughs together. The stories he told me of his travels were amazing. I was proud to be his best man at his wedding to his lovely wife, Deanna. I miss Bill and his terrific sense of humor. He's a friend I'll never forget.

Recently, when I gathered pears outside Lindley Hall, I remembered when I first did this a few years ago. Bill stopped to talk with me, and noted that many new students don't even know that there are pears on the ground. I enjoyed talking with Bill, and listening to his lectures about pre-columbian human developed soils in the Amazon basin.
Ruth Remmers

Bill was a friend, boss, and conspirator. Rend Lake, Scott Field, Cahokia, kids Jim and Chris. Many good memories from Illinois and SIUE. Joyce Williams

We are so sad at the loss of our friend Bill Woods. Our thoughts go out to his family. We are so thankful to have had Bill in our lives. Loved his laughter and how he could light up the room. So thankful!

Bill, I speak for all your Walhain buddies, Raymond, Laurent, Dana and so many others who so loved getting dirty hands and limbs with you down in the trenches. We learned so much, and what fun it was! You will be remembered in many a toast at the Coup de Theatre --and elsewhere-- in Louvain-la-Neuve.
Emma and Zack, too, are waving adios, amigo. Bailey

Bill Woods introduced me to Terra Preta, and among many other things to be remembered, he took me out on a memorable field trip through the surroundings of Lawrence, Kansas. He was one of the kindest colleagues I have had the good grace to meet. I am deeply sorry about this loss and offer my sincere condolences to his family

We will always remember the Good Times with Bill and family! A man of many talents....strongest one for me was learning how to PROPERLY cook Liver & Onions!

I learned so much from this man. Peace Bill.

Bill and I became friends in recent years. For me he was a mentor in all matters Amazonian. In addition to his stellar scholarship, I will never forget his support, immeasurable generousity, kindness, and humour. Rarely have I laughed as much as in his company. Bill is missed.

Bill was a good friend for over 30 years - we will miss him.
My family traveled with Bill once to Yucatan - he was great fun to be with
John Walthall-

I truly enjoyed working with Bill in Lindley Hall. Helped him lots with computer issues and he always remembered what made the office staff in Geography happy! I'll miss him so much.

Bill introduced me to geomorphology at my SIU-E field school at Rend Lake. I was fortunated to have learned of its importance at the very beginning of my career.

Sad to get this news.I have had email contact with him over many years as we both shared a geoarchaeological interest in the formation of mounds. My condolences to his family.

I miss his humor and will always be indebted to all the opportunities he gave me.

Truly a good friend, I'll miss him very much. I have so many good memories of our times together.

He was of inestimable help to me in my work and I will never forget his support and kindness.

Bill was a truly innovative thinker who drew upon several disciplines to forge a new understanding of how American Indians helped to shape the Amazonian environments. He was also a good friend and fun company.

A great scholar and a very warm human being. I miss him very much

A GREAT loss to creative thinking and field work. Just when he seemed to be hitting his stride, especially in Amazonia