Our Story
John & Julie Woodard
Julie was born and raised in Wheatland County MT. Her childhood was spent on the American Fork of the Musselshell River, in a blended family. After high school she married John and together they have 4 children. Julie has spent her life serving others in her community through volunteering and serving on various committees and serving her church. She attended Miles Community College for a short time. She has been a licensed Realtor since 2012 and is a licensed EMT with the Wheatland County Ambulance Service. Julie currently serves as the Director of the Service. She has received Death Doula training. She has said Good-bye to her step father and father both.
John was raised in Musselshell County MT. John spent his childhood learning to fish, hunt and cowboying. He attended Eastern Montana College and has dedicated his life’s work to providing for his family. John has worked for various ranches in Montana and currently owns and operates 4 Aces Trucking LLC. He is a
volunteer fireman for the Wheatland County Fire Department and has served many years as a board member for Faith Chapel Church. John has said good-bye to his beloved father Blaine, nephew Jesse, and lifelong friends.
Shortly before Christmas of 2020 the Woodard family received the devastating news of the death of their 22 year old son & brother, Asa John. Asa was a 2017 graduate of Harlowton High School, served in the Montana Army National Guard, and was fulfilling his life dream of cowboying and riding Ranch Bronc. He was an encourager and supporter of everyone in his social circle. He is missed by his family and friends daily.
Walking out the loss of their son, the changes in themselves and the changes in their family John and Julie could see other fellow Montanans struggling to rebuild their lives after death. Journey Winds INC was formed as a way of honoring their own grief and honoring their beloved Montana facing death every day.