Elwood J. "Woody" Ensor

Elwood J. Ensor (“Woody”) of Dayton passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 81. The son of the late Ralph and Reva (James) Ensor, he was born on September 9, 1939 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and he grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. An Eagle Scout, Woody received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado) in 1962, then served as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he lived all his adult life in Fairborn. After separating from the Air Force in 1966, he continued working at WPAFB as a civilian until his retirement in 1995. He earned a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Dayton in 1972. A lifelong student, Woody was passionate about bicycling, public safety, and the outdoors. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fairborn, he lived a life of service, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, Children's Medical Center, and several area parks departments.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Harriet (Rosnagle); daughters Janet (Walter) Marek and Mary (Andrew) Neely; sister Elaine (J. Patrick) Dennis; brother William (Jane); grandchildren Corwin and Elise Marek and Alexander and Gabrielle Neely; and many extended family members. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of the following organizations: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; Habitat for Humanity; B-W Greenways; or the Glen Helen Association. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home in Fairborn, Ohio.