Howard Gene Woody

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Howard Gene Woody, 60, on May 22, 2025 at Renown Hospital in Reno, NV. He was born Sept 29, 1964, in Laramie, WY to John G. and Judy A. (Struble) Woody.

Gene grew up in Mt. View, WY and attended Mt. View High School. In 1989 he married Kim Lester and they were blessed with 2 sons, John Robert “J.R.”, and Micheal. They later divorced. On April 4, 2006, he married the love of his life, Lisa (Hunt) Anderson. To that union he was further blessed with a bonus family of Brett (Jessica), Matthew and Scott Anderson.

Gene had a great love for his grandchildren, family, friends and his dog Snoopy. He was always willing to give of his time and talents to help others. He loved driving, working on and talking about cars, owning several classics, which he enjoyed driving, racing and entering into parades and shows. He and his buddy, John Bailey, won several awards while racing, including 1st place in the 2024 Nevada Open Road Challenge, 3rd in the Silver State Classic and being chosen to race in the Open Road race in Nebraska for this yr. He also enjoyed model building, collecting Matchbox cars, playing pool, rock hounding and fossil hunting. He loved the desert, participating in poker runs and listening to rock music. He was a member of the Unknown Saints Motorcycle Club and the British Car Club of UT.

Gene is survived by his children J.R. Woody, Mike Woody, Brett (Jessica) Anderson, Matthew (Erin) Anderson, Scott (Emily) Anderson. His grandchildren Emily, Charlotte, Bridgett, Rody, Elizabeth, Russell, Maggie, Jett and Kaladin. Father John and step mom Roberta. Brother Eric (Susan) Woody. Half siblings April (Matt) Woolsey and Mike Dossey. Step siblings Jason Beach and Sandy (Tony) Nolasco and several nieces and nephews.

Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Lisa and mother, Judy.

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Hall post 36, in Ft. Bridger, WY at 11am on Sat, May 31, 2025.

Gene will be missed by many.