Oregon senator, retired tech exec Aaron Woods dies at 75

Oregon senator, retired tech exec Aaron Woods dies at 75

Woods, who joined the Oregon Senate in January 2023 after a long career in technology including as a senior executive at Xerox, was remembered for his compassionate approach and dedication to public service.

Oregon Sen. Aaron Woods dies at 75

Oregon state Sen. Aaron Woods, D-Wilsonville, died on Saturday at age 75, Senate Democrats said Monday morning. A press release didn’t confirm his cause of death, though Woods had been undergoing medical treatment that caused Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake…

Oregon state Sen. Aaron Woods dies

Oregon state Sen. Aaron Woods, D-Wilsonville, died Saturday, April 19. The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported that Woods was being treated for cancer, which promoted his removal from Senate committees earlier this month.

Oregon Sen. Aaron Woods has Died - The Corvallis Advocate

Oregon state Sen. Aaron Woods, D-Wilsonville, died on Saturday at age 75, Senate Democrats said Monday morning. Woods had been undergoing medical treatment for cancer that caused Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, to remove him from committees earlier in April. Woods was elected in 2022. He grew up on the south side of Chicago and served six years in the U.S. Army’s strategic communications before an honorable discharge at the rank of s…

OREGON SENATE REPUBLICANS MOURN PASSING OF SENATOR AARON WOODS

April 22, 2025 3:50 a.m. On Monday, the Oregon Senate Republican Caucus issued a statement mourning the loss of Democratic State Senator Aaron Woods of Wilsonville, who passed away on Saturday surrounded by family. Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham of The Dalles said, “Above all, Aaron Woods was thoughtful”. Boham said, “In a building that too often highlights division, he stood out as someone who led with compassion, listened with humility…

State Sen. Aaron Woods dies at 75 - The New Era

The Wilsonville Democrat first won election in 2022.    BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project State Sen. Aaron Woods (D-Wilsonville) died of an undisclosed illness April 19, according to Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego). Woods was 75. State Sen. Aaron Woods “Aaron had a deep heart for public service,” Wagner said. “We are grieving his loss, and our thoughts are with his family.” Woods, a retired Xerox executive, first won electio…