Herbert E. "Bert" Woodward, a man of God, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on August 16, 2021 at home in Sand Springs, Oklahoma at the age of 85.

A celebration of life service will be Friday, 2:00 p.m., August 20, 2021 at Sand Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Stephen Cagle officiating. Bert will be laid to rest at Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.

He was born on November 27,1935, to James Harvey Woodward and Etta Woodward in Tulsa. A graduate of Tulsa Central High School and Oklahoma State University School of Architecture, Bert was employed by Wozencraft Mowery & Associates, where he was involved with building projects all over the Tulsa area for more than 40 years. He met his wife Kay on a blind date at Oklahoma State University, and won her over with a drive in the big city (Tulsa) in his Pontiac convertible. Bert was an avid OSU fan, and could always be found in an orange and black hat and cowboy boots. He was a Linnaeus Gardener and volunteer at Woodward Park, which was named after his family.

Bert was very active in the Sand Springs United Methodist Church for more than 55 years as a Sunday school teacher, usher, Lay Witness Missionary, church gardener, baritone in the church choir, and a member of the Men's Crescent Cafe Bible study. Bert was preceded in death by his parents and brother Woody. He is survived by Kay, his wife of 62 years; son, Don (Laura); daughter Liz (Van); six grandchildren, Joshua (Melissa), Kara (Blake), Matthew, Abby, Adam and John; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Charlotte, and Luke; TNT class, and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sand Springs United Methodist Church garden fund at 319 N. Main St. Sand Springs, Ok 74063.