Robert D Woolley

July 24, 1961 - September 15, 2016

Robert David Woolley, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and good friend to many, passed away on September 15, 2016, at his home in American Fork, Utah. He was born in Port Hueneme, California, on July 24, 1961 (Pioneer Day), to Kenneth Woolley and Edith June Ockey. Rob was the only son of five children. He was married in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on December 17, 1983, to Terri Whitycombe. Together they had one son, Brandon Michael Woolley. They were later divorced. At the time of his death, he was employed by Dynamond Building Maintenance as the Accounting Supervisor. He commented on many occasions how he enjoyed his boss and fellow employees. He also worked for The Tax Trio as an Income Tax Preparer. He worked as a Tax Preparer for many years and had several loyal clients who appreciated his expertise and personal touch. As a youth, Rob enjoyed all sports. Growing up in California, he was a loyal Los Angeles Dodgers, LA Lakers, and San Francisco 49ers fan. As an accomplished Eagle Scout, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and appreciating all of God's creations. After serving an honorable full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Montreal Quebec Mission (French speaking), he resumed his studies at Brigham Young University where he received his degree in Psychology.  He was a proud Cougar and loved following BYU sports, especially football. Most importantly, Rob loved our Savior, Jesus Christ. Even when life was challenging or difficult, his faith never wavered. His soft spoken demeanor was truly an example to others that he strove to follow the Savior. He loved the Book of Mormon and set a goal this year of reading it in its entirety each month. He was completing his ninth reading prior to his passing. He will be truly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a great son to his mother, father to his son, and grandpa to his granddaughter. His favorite thing was spending time with his granddaughter, making cookies, kettle corn, pizza, snickersnaps, you name it. He loved to cook, and cooking with Aysia was by far the best. He is survived by his mother, Edith June Shelley, his son, Brandon Woolley (Cheri), his cherished granddaughter, Aysia Woolley, his four sisters, Linda Kabel, Edith Maldonado, Debra Walker (Henry), and Sandra Ross (Robert), and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Woolley, his brothers-in-law, David Kabel and Frank Maldonado, and his faithful dog, Duncan. The family would like to thank his wonderful boss, caring neighbors, members of the Hillcrest 5th Ward, and friends for their outpouring of love and kindness. Services will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 12:30 pm at the Hillcrest 5th Ward building at 680 North 350 West, American Fork, Utah. Interment will be at the American Fork City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to one of Rob’s favorite charities: National Parks Conservation – www.npca.org Fish Conservation – www.tu.org LDS Philanthropies – www.ldsphilantropies.org LDS Perpetual Education Fund Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.