In Memory Of Mack Arthur Woods

Navy Veteran, Businessman, Songwriter And Patriot
July 9, 1942 – April 25, 2017

Mack’s gone from us. However, he had a life that clearly had an positive impact on many people’s lives that will carry on.
Navy Veteran –
Mack served in the Navy for 25 years. He completed two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Among his honors, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He then influenced a number of lives over a period of years as a recruiter for the military. He stayed in touch and encouraged many of them as their own lives unfolded.
Businessman –
Mack owned his own real estate company in Canby. He sold both residential and commercial properties. Throughout his career he got to know many people. He was part of many people realizing their dream of owning their own property.
Patriot-
Mack, because of his love of our country, never stopped fighting for preserving the values he believed that were foundational to our Republic. He spent his time and his resources by being involved in public policy over the years. He appeared at many Clackamas County meetings and lobbied legislators. He had a particular concern about those issues that directly applied to active military personnel and veterans.
Songwriter –
Mack avidly wrote songs and poems. Gospel singer Betty Jean Robinson recorded one of Mack’s compositions On Silver Wings. This song is available on youtube.com.
Among Mack’s poems are:
The Veteran
It is the Veteran, not the reporter,
Who has given us the freedom of the press,
It is the veteran, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech,
It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate,
It is the Veteran, not the politician,
Who has given us the freedom to vote.
Mack had words concerning the sacrifices of our military.
The Sacrifice:
It is the Veteran
Who salutes the flag,
And serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.
R.I. P.
Mack A. Woods. Senior Chief US Navy Ret.Veteran

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  • September 24, 2020

    Hi Rhonda – so sorry for your loss. Mac was a friend of mine, my parent as well. He recruited me when I was wild and crazy back in 76. What happened to him ? I seen him at a local bowling alley perhaps a year before he passed. Had no idea he was in ill health. I believe he had a son in the area. My email is semacgregor@gmail.com if you would like to reply. I live in the Portland area.
    Thanks !

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  • September 24, 2020

    Me too – He was my recruiter- I’m devastated. I spoke with him a year or so before he passed. Had no idea he was in ill health.

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  • July 20, 2020

    Mac was a great man a farmer, fighter, kind words, a man of true faith he knew every verse and could say them all he knew them by heart, a man of his word, my heart is sad he was a farmer like I am from the mid west. Miss being at the garden and having lunch or breakfast, I will see him on the other side he is still doing great things for the Big man up upstairs he need his help. I miss him more than he will ever know. Rhonda

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  • December 25, 2019

    I grew up with Mack and recently tried to get ahold of him not knowing of his passing. He had visited me in Ar. not long before his death and planned to be back soon. He was a wonderful person.
    Butch Pershall

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  • June 4, 2019

    We are grieving Mack today. He disappeared some time ago. We’re so sorry we didn’t get to say a final goodbye.

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