Ellwood Waters

Ellwood Waters was born on January 1, 1930 in Joplin, MO to Louis and Mary Waters. His family moved to California (Los Angeles County)when he was 12. Ellwood served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He began his career with Hughes Aircraft In 1953, where he worked on numerous programs including the F14 radar system. He retired as an Electrical/Aeronautical Engineer in 1989. After retirement he worked as a general handyman for 30 years, with up to 50 clients. He could do almost anything and everything. Woody enjoyed USC Football games and tailgating, fishing, snorkeling, family, traveling - especially to Hawaii, among many other hobbies.
Woody is survived by his constant companion of 32 years, Mary Spinner, his daughter Christine (Christopher) Soderlund, son Donald (Jackie) Waters, grandchildren Gene (Crystal) Waters, Jade and Tristen Waters, Nick and Nate Soderlund, and great granddaughter Izabella Waters. He was the oldest of 7 children, and was presided in death by 5 of his siblings and is survived by his brother Clete Waters.
Woody was a kind, loving and funny person! He was well known for his numerous funny “stories”. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.