Jerry Asa Woodward Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry Asa Woodward was born January 8, 1931 in Emporia, Kansas. He passed July 8, 2020 in Provo, Utah. He is survived by the love of his life, Denise Durham Woodward, 6 children: Carla Egan, Valan Woodward, Jon Woodward, Daria Jones (all from UT), Desa Story (ID), and Malaka Anderson (CO); 17 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. His parents were Asa Woodward and Tressa Woodward. He had one brother, Roy Woodward, who passed July 2019. He married Denise in Manti, Utah December 22, 1960. He owned and operated Ace & Jerry Auto Glass with his father Asa. When his father passed his two sons Val and Jon started working with him and continue to run the business in Provo, UT. He was the greatest example of Christ-like living, overcoming, forgiveness, and eternal life. They were his highest goals. God gave him the gift to create; he built unique homes and many original vehicles that earned him recognition into The National Car Builders Hall of Fame, as well as The Utah Car Builders Hall of Fame. Thank you for being a part of his life and celebrating his journey into eternity, where he has joined his family and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from 12:30-1:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com. We will gather afterwards at the Orem Community Park, Northwest Pavilion, 581 West 165 South, Orem, UT 84058. We appreciate masks worn at all events.

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Jerry Asa Woodward

January 8, 1931 - July 8, 2020