Death of Woodrow Whidden
Life Stories
| Posted on November 20, 2025
Woodrow Whidden, 81, passed peacefully at home in Berrien Springs on Nov. 11, 2025, beside his loving wife, Margaret, after a full life.
Known for his big voice, rich southern drawl, humor and a vocabulary filled with obscure words and sayings, Woody enjoyed long conversations with friends, family and anyone he met.
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In 1990, he began his tenure at Andrews University as professor of religion and in 2006 at AIIAS Theological Seminary in Philippines, capping his career as an author, teacher and scholar.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three children: Jamie, Jonathan (Zelda) and Laura (Cory) Wetterlin; six grandchildren; brothers: Ivan (Phyllis) and Phillip; sister Sylvia.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs.
Read Whidden's full obituary here.
Contact:
PR
pr@andrews.edu
PR
pr@andrews.edu
