Bret Lee Woods

Bret Lee Woods, 46 years old of Toledo, Ohio, passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on March 5, 2013 in southern Ohio. Bret was born in Toledo on February 5, 1967 and was a 1985 graduate of E.L. Bowsher High School. He also attended the University of Toledo and worked for HoneyBaked Foods, Inc., for the past 28 years. Bret was the General Manager of Plant and Warehouse operations where he led the Company in operating a state of the art manufacturing and distribution center. His passion for the business, leadership, and mentoring were an inspiration to everyone. His endearing heart and tireless contributions will have a long lasting effect on HoneyBaked Foods Inc., and the people who so dearly loved him. Bret had a variety of certifications in several facets of the business operation. He was an advocate and volunteer for ZipUp Toledo, a non-profit organization that provided thousands of coats, hats, and blankets for people in the greater Toledo area. Bret was a member of the Toledo Sailing Club for the past 19 years and also a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, but his favorite activity was being a father, a husband, a grandfather, and a friend to all around him. Bret loved to spend time with friends and family, “knuckleheads” at Rugby Bay, where if you left hungry it was your own fault. He was known especially for his incredible sense of humor, his positive outlook on life, his love and faith in Christ, and his never-ending compassion and kindness for others. Bret was preceded in death by his grandparents Ralph Woods and Catherine and Hobart Poole. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Bernadette; children Kylie and Grant Woods; granddaughter Averi Woods; step-children Scott, Heather, and Brandun Yglesias; parents Darlene(Jerry) Harrison and Dale(Joyce) Woods; sister Vicki Woods; grandmother Dorothy Woods; in-laws Evelyn(Jose) Sanchez and Arden Reynolds; his second family the Barbers, a large extended family and numerous great friends. Family and friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S Reynolds Rd., on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 2-8 p.m. where a scripture service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at Coyle Funeral Home on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to OPLH's Christ Renews His Parish Retreat.

Bret Lee Woods

February 5, 1967 - March 5, 2013