Bruce Woodward, age 74, of Madison passed away at home on August 3, 2014. He was born July 27, 1940 in Warren to Ida Mae (Wright) and Foster Woodward. He married Linda Huff on April 6,1961.

Bruce graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Biology. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska and achieved a Masters in Medical Microbiology. He became an artistic blacksmith the past 15 years since retiring, and enjoyed teaching people blacksmithing arts. Bruce was an active member and artist in the WRABA-Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association. He also volunteered at the Holden Arboretum Research Center in Madison and enjoyed sailing.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Ann; daughter, Krista Beebe of Grapevine, TX; sons, M. Scott (Anna) Woodward of Tucson, AZ, Steve Woodward of Richmond, CA; granddaughters Theresa Beebe of Albuquerque, NM, Nikita Beebe of Keller, TX; grandson, Niko Woodward of Tucson, AZ; brothers, Foster “Pug” (Carol) Woodward of Scotts, MI, Kent “Tuck” (Betsy) Woodward of Wilmington, DE; father-in-law, Cecil (Billie) Huff of Sarasota, FL and brother-in-law Mike Huff of Albuquerque, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Kevin Beebe.

Obituary may be viewed online at www.behmfuneral.com