George Walter “Jim” Woolford, 82, passed away on April 10, 2018, at his home in White Mountain Lake. Jim was born on Aug. 21, 1935, to George Albert and Nell (Brimhall) Woolford in Show Low. A memorial service “gathering” will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, April 21, at Woolford’s Garage, located at 1025 E. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low. His early years were spent in Show Low where he attended school and then in Snowflake. As he grew older he worked in the log woods as a truck driver hauling logs and worked for Red Mountain Mining as a mechanic in Mesa. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Jim was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Eagles and the Auxiliary of the Men of the Veterans of Foreign War. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix with “Hucky Puck.” Jim was preceded in death by his partner in life, Karen Nelson. He is survived by his siblings, Jackie Soloman and Doug Woolford. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements.
