General Information
Full Name: Kyhaunn Yusef Woods
Date of Birth: May 25, 1973
Date of Death: October 9, 2012
Kyhaunn’s life story
Kyhaunn Woods was born on May 25, 1973 in Compton, CA to his mother, Arthurine Harris and his father, Arthur Woods. Kyhaunn’s childhood years were spent in Watts, CA where he eventually graduated from Locke High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many cousins by running around the neighborhood, laughing at family barbeques and getting competitive in dominos. His passion and love was running track in high school and his drive and hardworking nature helped him qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials.
Kyhaunn attended Southwest Jr. College in Los Angeles, CA where he played football and ran track. He then received a scholarship to attend Weber State University in Ogden, Utah where he once again excelled in football and track. After his athletic elgibility was complete and in his last year at Weber State, he was proud to be the school mascot, Waldo the Wildcat. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Sales and Marketing. Following college graduation, Kyhaunn played professional arena football for the Bismarck Blaze, where he helped lead his team to an IFL championship game birth and scored four touchdowns.
Meeting the love of his life at Weber State University, Andrea Willer, soon became the twinkle in his eye. They were united in marriage on June 1, 2001 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bismarck, ND. They were blessed with three children, Maxwell, Myles and Amari.
Shortly after their marriage, Kyhaunn and Andrea decided to venture on their own as they moved to San Diego, CA. It was there that they both enjoyed themselves together. They enjoyed the beauty of that area by doing many outside activities including mountain biking, hiking and taking walks by the ocean.
In the fall of 2003 they moved to Chaska, MN and soon after their lives were fulfilled with the births of their three beautiful children. Family meant the world to Kyhaunn. Kyhaunn was active with his career as a paraprofessional helping autistic children in the Eden Prairie and Minneapolis school districts, coaching track at Maple Grove High School and coaching football at Chanhassen High School and for the Eden Prairie Football Association. Eventually Kyhaunn pursued his passion of coaching and mentoring kids and athletes as a full-time career. He started at GameSpeed Sports Academy in Eden Prairie, MN and eventually broke away and started his own strength and conditioning business, In The Tank Training. He coached athletes from middle school age to professional athletes and has left a life-long impression on all the individuals he came in contact with.
Kyhaunn was a big kid at heart as he was always wrestling and playing with his children. He was a magnet to all children which so reflects the joy in his heart that he shared with all. He loved being active, going to movies and spending quiet time with his beautiful wife. He loved taking the kids to the Mall of America amusement park and enjoyed reading books to them at home or at their school. Kyhaunn coached his boys in flag football and basketball with a level of energy that gave every child on their teams an amazing experience.
Known for his infectious smile and laugh¸ his love of life and being a servant of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Kyhaunn entered God’s arms with his wife by his side in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN.
Forever loved, Kyhaunn will be deeply missed by his wife Andrea; children, Maxwell, Myles and Amari; mother, Arthurine Harris of Hesperia, CA; father, Arthur Woods II of Tacoma, WA; siblings, Keya Harris of Los Angeles, CA, Robert Dickson of Los Angeles, CA, Jonelle (Cedric) Wimbush of Fontana, CA, Le’Anna White of Los Angeles, CA, Keith Woods of San Diego, CA, Carolyn Woods of Detroit, MI, Arthur Woods III of Las Vegas, NV, Melisha (Greg) Murray of Bunnlevel, NC, Darren Woods of Seattle, WA, Tawnee Woods of Seattle, WA and many other loving relatives and friends.
Kyhaunn is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Woods.
Kyhaunn’s pallbearers will be Byron Walker, Jami Webb, Junior Baker, Cardedrick Foreman, Robert Biglow, Ramon Nunez, honorary pallbearers will be Robert Dickson, Charles Garner, Myrian Garner, Floyd Spencer, Ronald Smith, Daniel Smith, Derrick Smith, Patrick MaGee, Simeon MaGee, Imanuel MaGee.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 14, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 First Street West, Jordan with the last hour being a time for sharing. The Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive in Excelsior. Pastor Brian Suter will officiate. Memorials can be made out to the Kyhaunn Woods Benefit Account for the benefit of Maxwell, Myles and Amari.
The Woods family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan Chapel.
Visitation
When: Sunday, October 14, 2012 4-7 PM and also at the church 1 hour prior to services.
Location: Ballard Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 104 First Street West
Jordan, MN 55352
Service Information
When: Monday, October 15, 2012 11 AM
Location: Westwood Community Church
Address: 3121 Westwood Drive
Excelsior, MN 55331
