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http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/
Yvonne Jo Woodrow,
83, left this life to join her Lord October 30, 2010, in Norman. She was born
September 20, 1927, to Leonard and Ida Marie Wilder
Yvonne attended Norman Public Schools through graduation and was a twirler in
the Norman High School Band. She married David L. Woodrow, Sr. on October 6,
1945. Besides living briefly in Colorado, Yvonne & David resided in Norman.
Yvonne held numerous jobs that included Mistletoe Express, Norman Municipal
Hospital and Streets Dept. Store. Her primary job was being a devoted mother to
her four children. Yvonne was an active member of First Christian Church,
Homemakers Extension 24 group, and the Red Hatter’s Society. She volunteered
numerous places including Sam Noble History Museum and Norman Regional
Hospital. David & Yvonne loved to travel in their motor home. When she wasn’t
traveling with David, she enjoyed get-togethers with their many friends and
family, shopping, garage sales & craft shows. Yvonne was an exceptional angel
for her late husband, David, during his extended illness; her quiet dignity,
grace, and strength were an inspiration to her family.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 1/2 years, David; her
parents; brother, LeRoy “Buddy” Wilder and his wife Genette; in-laws, Tommy &
Mary Woodrow; sister-in-law, Wanda Collett; and brother-in-law, Col. Gene
Morgan; and brother-in-law, Nolan Grissom.
She is survived by her loving
children, David L. Woodrow, Jr. and his wife Nancy; Kenneth L. Woodrow and his
wife, Ann; Sandy Chenot and her husband, Alan; and Michael L. Woodrow and his
wife, Denise. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Heather, Amy, Kyle
and his wife, Amber; Clif, David, Allison, Jace, Addie and Erin; a brother,
Larry Wilder; her sisters-in-laws, Patty Merkle and her husband, Joe; Betty
Morgan; JoNell Grissom; and Janie Murphy and her husband, Marc; and
brother-in-law, Ronny Collett; her 13 nieces and nephews; and her beloved alley
cat, Spotty.
The family would like to express special gratitude to Grace Living Center and
The Gardens at the Rivermont for their loving care and support these last couple
of years. Also, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in
Yvonne’s memory to First Christian Church, 220 South Webster Avenue, Norman, OK
73069.
Pallbearers will be Marc Murphy, Alan Chenot, Kyle Catt, Clif Woodrow, David
Chenot, and Jace Woodrow. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Merkle, Leroy
Stibbens, Ronny Collett.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, at First
Christian Church, 220 S. Webster, Norman with interment following in
I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Norman under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral
Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com
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