Timothy L. Woods, 53, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2014 in Joliet. He was born on November 21, 1960 in Germany to loving parents Ronald Woods of Andover and Linda Woods of Mesa, Arizona. He was the beloved husband of Laura Jane Woods, to whom he was wedded for 19 years. He was the loving father of Noelle R. and Taigue Woods, fond brother of Chris Woods and the late Patrick (the late Nancy) Woods, and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Tim grew up in New Jersey and New Hampshire. He was a 1978 graduate of Gilford High School in Gilford; graduated from University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada; and received his Ph.D from the University of Nebraska. Tim had worked for pharmaceutical companies Schering-Plough and Sanofi-Aventis. Tim loved photography, Photoshop, and skiing.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on September 25 at Holy Family Church in Shorewood, Illinois. Family and friends gathered on September 26 for graveside services at Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a future education fund for Tim’s children care of Laura Woods, 3511 Old Renwick Trail, Joliet IL 60435.