Bret Woody of Woody’s Antiques in Orange died March 30. He was 65 years old.
Woody (who went by Woody) and his mother Bettie Woody operated their namesake antique shop at 169 N. Glassell St. in Old Towne Orange for 43 years before moving the shop to a warehouse nearby in June 2023.
Bettie Woody recalled in an article with the magazine OrangeReview how the pair would sometimes deliver mid-century modern furniture to celebrities, including actor Rob Lowe.
“When Woody and I delivered furniture to his house, he refused to let me lift anything and helped my son take everything inside,” she said.
Bret Woody of Woody’s Antiques in Orange died March 30. He was 65 years old. “Woody” as he was called is seen inside the emptied store after the family relocated the business in summer 2023 to a nearby warehouse. (Photo courtesy of Woody’s Antiques)
The family posted a photo on Instagram of Bret Woody in the shop on June 1 after it was emptied out.
“Thank you to everyone who came in and said goodbye, it was an honor, knowing we had touched your life in this special spot in the Orange Circle.”
Bettie Woody, who had a storied career working for Disneyland for 33 years, died just 10 days later.
Jeanie and Gil Viveros, owners of Tiddllywinks toy store which now occupies the former antique shop, offered their condolences last week.
“Rest in peace to Mr. Bret Woody of @woodysantiquesorange. We are saddened to hear of the news but know he lived a full life being a part of Old Towne Orange for over 40 years. He and his business touched so many lives, and we will always be so honored and humbled to occupy the space that was once Woody’s Antiques, a true part of Orange history. His memory will live on in the heart of this place at Tiddlywinks.”
The Viveros launched renovations on the former Woody’s store late last year and celebrated a grand opening April 13.
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