Obituary of Dr. Scott Clair Woodruff
Dr. Scott Clair Woodruff
Dr. Scott Clair Woodruff, passed away at the age of 55, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, with the love of his family by his side. Scott was born in Evanston, IL, on July 1, 1968, the son of the late Gordon C. and Anita Marie (nee Johnson) Woodruff. He grew up in Jackson, MI and was a graduate of Jackson High School and Palmer College of Chiropractic. He began his career with the Grumish Chiropractic Office in Bourbonnais, IL and later partnered with Dr. Donald Hughes at Hughes Chiropractic, which later became Woodruff Chiropractic Medicine. Scott was also active with the Village Community Church in Minooka, IL.
Scott was as dedicated to the well-being of his patients, as he was to his own well-being. He made it a priority to eat extremely healthy and get a daily workout in, regardless of his busy schedule. Time for relaxing was done at his cottage in Bear Lake, MI with his family. He enjoyed being out on the boat, watching the sun set, listening to music, and being with those he loved. Scott was an avid vinyl record collector and truly appreciated the classics; so much that he named his dog after the Steely Dan song, “Katy Lied”.
Scott is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Gwendolyn Janice (nee Franklin) Woodruff; his son, Brayden (Danielle) Woodruff; daughter, Anita Woodruff; sister, Lori (Michael) Pelham; nieces and nephews, McKenzie Pelham, Avery, Aria, and Kane Keaveney; his wife’s parents, Thomas and Ruth Keaveney; his brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Andrea Keaveney; and his dear friends and coworker, Tana (Mathew) Evers.
He is preceded by his parents.
A Memorial Gathering for Dr. Scott Clair Woodruff will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m.
The family has requested to live stream the services of their loved one on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Please click on this link (https://youtube.com/live/uucfvAQ_7B8?feature=share) and follow the instructions to show your support for them at a time when you cannot be physically present, but your thoughts, prayers and connection are. As it was his request, cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd., Joliet, IL 60404, would be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
