Marjorie Jean Woods MacLeod, born July 1925 and known to all as “Woodsie,” succumbed to heart failure and passed away peacefully at home with family and friends Nov. 23, 2011.

Woodsie was a graceful lady, with an infectious spirit of adventure and a lifelong desire for learning that was driven by an insatiable curiosity. Those who knew her understood that “no trespassing” signs were really invitations to find another way to discover the beauty of this island. 

Behind an undeniable culinary talent was a deeper motivation — a desire to serve, and a commitment to nurture the greater good in others. In addition to cooking, she was also a gardener and with the help of the Pacific climate she created a wonderful garden of native plants with her husband Stu to whom she was married for 55 years.

Woodsie had many talents. With a passion for photography, she was always in avid pursuit of photo documentation, even learning how to use a digital camera and computer in her last few years.

She was called one-of-a kind by many. Her joy for life will be dearly missed by her family, her neighbors, community members and her friends at St. Augustine’s in–the–Woods.

In addition to her husband Stu, Woodsie leaves behind their daughter Meredith and son-in-law John de Wit; her brother Robert Woods and his wife Marlyn; sister-in-law Marilyn MacLeod; and nine wonderful and loving nieces and nephews and eight great-nieces and nephews.

Following her wishes, no memorial service will be scheduled.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to any of the following.

Hospice (Friends of Home Health Care), Friends of the Langley Library, Whidbey Island Arts Council, Enso House, Friends of Friends and the Whidbey Camano Land Trust.