Guy Everett Woodward

Guy Everett Woodward, 90, formerly of New Holland, PA, died peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Hoyt Edgar and Ida May (Simmerman) Woodward of Des Moines.

Guy graduated from Iowa State University in Agricultural Engineering prior to moving to New Holland, PA in 1949. He worked for Sperry New Holland as the director of engineering administration until he retired in 1983. Guy was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He was transferred by Sperry New Holland to Melborne, Australia in 1956 to launch their international operation and returned in 1959.

Guy served in the Seventh Army in Europe during World War II. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, New Holland and assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troup 137, sponsored by Trinity. His other interests included woodworking and travel.

Guy was a dedicated husband and father, and was married to the late Mary Laura (Sellers) Woodward for 59 years.

Surviving are two sons, David Edward, married to Margaret (Murphy) Woodward of Allentown, PA, and Allan Robert, married to Susan (Palazzini) Woodward of Gainesville, FL; two grandchildren, Laura Anne Woodward of South Bend, IN, and Irene Carroll Woodward of Bethlehem, PA.

Private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 11 am at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com.