Jason Philip Woody

Jason Philip Woody – A man to be remembered for the way he lived his life.

In his short 34 years, he melted hearts and left his fingerprint forever. He was the kind of husband to draw his wife, Heidi, a candle-lit bubble bath and leave her in peace on a hard day, or to hide a note for her to find in her suitcase.

An irreplaceable Daddy that spent his every spare moment making sure his son, Landon, learned to ride a bike before Jason had surgery on his brain; who learned a dance to perform with his sweet baby girl, Norah, on stage even though he could hardly remember simple details in his daily life, or get dressed on his own; and supported his oldest son, Taylor, on the sidelines of his football game. Even though he was too sick to move or hold his head up, he wouldn’t miss a moment.

As a friend, he would call to tell you how important you are in his life, help you when you felt lost in your path, and offer an understanding hand no matter the road you were traveling.

He is a treasured and oldest child who would take his Mom, Mary, for pedicures and lunch because he wanted her to feel special. He would never leave the side of his Dad, Philip, if life would allow endless garage projects and work in the sugar-beet fields.

He was a missionary that never needed a tag, with scriptures always in his truck, though he served in the West Indies for two of the best years of his life— second only to becoming a father, he says. He shared his love of the gospel of Jesus Christ to anyone and everyone who wanted to hear.

And more importantly, he taught by how he lived his life. He was someone to watch and learn from in his calm and welcoming demeanor. His role as brother to Drew and Chase meant missionary lessons at his bedside, pulling nails from a toe and teaching card games with strong protection and praise over his beautiful sisters — Kacie, Hannah, and Jill. He knew no difference between blood family and the family he married (The Roses). He would be there to help you chip out tile, pour concrete, build you a Halloween coffin, or move a couch you couldn’t lift on your own. He loved unconditionally and served at your needs behind the curtain. In life, he named a hero — and the person he couldn’t wait to see in heaven was his Grandpa Woody.

In the workplace, he managed with kindness and shared his check if that week you were short, even if it meant sacrifice for himself. He understood that life is about loving people and money did not matter. He believed all things could be solved from the lyrics of a country song, and listened to The Mormon Tabernacle Choir on Sundays while he made bacon and eggs with green chiles.

His vices in life were simple and pure: card games, White Monster, any fruity candy, Jalapeno Bucks, The Pork Shop, college football, The Diamondbacks, snowboarding, Lake Powell, and building things with his hands.

The events in his life that taught and shaped his mottos were:

-While living on a sugar beet farm — that simple life is something to strive for.

-While playing high school and college football — it takes a team for everything.

-While serving a church mission — forget yourself, and everyone is a child of god.

-Lucky 17 — a number in his life that showed up always with luck attached.

-Marrying Heidi — love someone the way they need to be loved, and always be slow to anger.

-Becoming a Dad to Taylor, Landon, and Norah — there is nothing more important than forever families, and spending time together.

He was humble and talented in many areas, but he will be remembered for his wake board tricks, athleticism, engineering everything with mathematics, his closet drawing and Impressionism skills, and unforgettable one-liners—-listed below:

Mmmm, good toast

Heyyyy you guysss

I sure love you

I see said the blind man and he peed into the wind… it’s all coming back to me

Eeeekkkka

Dang girl

Leiutenant Dan… ice cream

The Monday Monday song

Come on ice cream!

You got that right

It’s well worth it

I’m not sorry, because that means i won’t do it again.

Greenage

Shoooo weeee

Merrrrrly chrimas- like grandpa Woody

Wasabi

See you on the flip side

Muerto

Now you’re talkin

Ah dang duke

Whoooo dogger

I want a Beer and see something naked

Doin well

Well worth it

That’s awfully rude

What can i say but say your welcome

Who call my name?

Come on cleatis!

You are what you eat!

Hi sweetie! My sweet baby girl

Hey brothers!

Hi baby!

It’s hard to be that guy

Hope to see you sooner than later

Yeah that’s nasty

I’m thankful for you in my life

Jason suffered Brain Cancer with a smile from October 6, 2016 to the morning of October 6, 2019, when he left this life with his wife, children, favorite nurse, and parents by his side at their home in Mesa, Arizona. Heidi was humming their song to him, “To Make You Feel My Love,” with her head on his chest as his strong and valiant heart took its last earthly beat — a treasured moment she will keep close in her heart as the last act of service she could give to the love of her life.

He taught her a life marked by true service and loving someone through all their forms. In this trial they have accepted with grace and understanding, she and their children have formed a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation in his honor: “Project 17.”

The foundation will collect funds to serve as Jason served, with the number 17 as the theme — in hope of keeping his kindness alive.

Their first project will serve 17 families on their road to healing —finding peace by looking outside of themselves and tending the needs of others on personal levels.

In lieu of flowers, please consider these options to help: direct donation at any Chase Bank, account #714597192, Venmo account @heidirosewoody, PayPal account Woody-rose@hotmail.com .

Donations to the children’s education funds may be made payable to Primerica Shareholder Services with a memo: Taylor, Landon, and Norah Woody, and mailed to Bryan McClure, 3035 S. Ellsworth Road, Suite 146, Mesa, AZ 85212.

And finally, tax exempt donations to Jason’s service organization can be made payable to “Project 17” and dropped at the funeral donation box, or mailed to Project 17, 1423 S. Higley Road, Suite 127, Mesa, AZ 85206.

The service given to the Woody family through these hard years is pages long, creating an unforgettable book of blessings, and a testament that Jason was a man who touched lives and helped many. He was known for saying, “It’s hard to be that guy sitting in the bed when I want to be that guy out mowing someone else’s lawn.”

It is our hope to serve for him, as he served, and to model for the children to walk as he walked. Please join us as we celebrate the life of this revered and family-devoted man, Jason Woody.

Viewing

Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

3440 S. Signal Butte Rd. Mesa, Az 85212

Six to Seven Thirty

For family: BBQ dinner at 5 prior to viewing

Friday, October 11, 2019

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

3440 S. Signal Butte Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212

Eleven to Twelve

-Family Prayer to follow

Cowboy Boot Memorial Service

Friday, October 11, 2019

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

3440 S. Signal Butte Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212

Twelve Thirty in the Afternoon

***Jason loved his boots, wearing them every day, even in the summer, and has requested that guests wear their favorite boots to his services. If you wish, please bring a typed or written story or memory to put in his book – short or long, to help the children remember their Daddy. You may also mail these directly to the family

Sunset Burial

Friday, October 11, 2019

San Tan Memorial Gardens

22425 E Cloud Rd Queen Creek, Arizona

Five Thirty in the Evening