Evelyn Lynne Woodward
Posted May 23, 2018 | 9:23 PM by PattFH
Evelyn Lynne Woodward passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie “Woody” Woodward. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Corrie (Mike) Phillips of Medicine Hat and Amber (Pat) Stafford of Blairmore, Alberta; three grandchildren, Katelyn Phillips, Kimberlyn Phillips and Jacob Stafford; one brother Larry McLaughlin and one sister Marlene Roll as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Emma and Lynn McLaughlin; her husband Leslie on November 5, 2002, and her daughter Wanda on August 14, 1987. Evelyn was born on December 15, 1939 in Medicine Hat and was raised in Irvine. On October 15, 1960 she married Leslie Woodward in Medicine Hat and together resided in Irvine where they raised their family, owned the Pool Hall and farmed. Later, Leslie became the Town Foreman and Evelyn the Postmaster for over 26 years. She retired and was the caregiver for her husband until his passing in 2002. Evelyn enjoyed playing darts and cards as well as her involvement in her community with the 20 Mile Post Historical Society, the St. George Cemetery and the Irvine Museum. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Wanda Woodward Memorial Bench Show c/o Box 12, Irvine, Alberta T0J 1V0 or to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Evelyn Woodward, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
- Date : 2018-05-21
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta