Everett W. Woodward "Wayne" of Akron, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully, on May 18, 2018, at the age of 71. Beloved father of Jon A. Woodward (Lisa) and Wendy Woodward, MD (Richard Amos). Devoted grandfather of Siona Amos. Dear brother of John (Susan) Woodward. He is also survived by two nephews and his former wives, Judy S. Woodward and Grace Woodward.
Wayne was an accomplished singer and musician. He participated in quartets and produced shows for Barbershop choruses. Wayne was an Eagles Scout, a junior assistant scoutmaster, and a recipient of the Pro Deo et Patri award. Confirmed in the Temple Lutheran Church, Havertown, PA, where he was an acolyte and sang in the choir. He was selected to the Pennsylvania all state choir in high school. Wayne was active in sports and pitched for his high school and in summer youth leagues. As an adult, he sang competitively, and directed and produced shows for both the Bryn Mawr and Lancaster Red Rose Chapters of SPEBSQSA. He later coached quartets for competition. During his career, he worked in marketing for WPVI and affiliated stations in Miami, St. Louis, and Lancaster among other jobs.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Sunday June 17, 2018, from 12 Noon to 2 PM, followed by his Memorial Service at 2 PM at TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer 2018 Bootwalk - Wendy's Team, hosted by MD Anderson at http://give.mdanderson.com/site/TR?fr_id=1141&pg=entry.