"So sorry to learn of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
In loving memory of
Elaine Woodring
April 12, 1950 - March 10, 2013
Elaine Denise Woodring, 62, of Keokuk, died at 7:22 AM Sunday, March 10, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.
Elaine was born April 12, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Dale E. and Geraldine L. Curley Satterly. She married Michael Woodring on September 12, 1971, in Keokuk, Iowa. He survives.
Her family moved to Keokuk in 1954 and she graduated from Keokuk High School in 1968. She graduated from Southeastern Iowa Community College and studied early childhood development at University of Northern Iowa. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Chapter LZ, P.E.O. Sisterhood. She had been a member of Tri-T, was a founding member of Keokuk Community Schools Foundation, and had been a volunteer at George Washington elementary school. She enjoyed traveling and spending time visiting family and friends.
In addition to her husband Michael Woodring, she is survived by three children, Amy Cochran and her husband Jason of Hamilton, Illinois; Mark Woodring and his wife Kari of Lee's Summit, Missouri; and Anne Wear and her husband Nathan of Solon, Iowa; three brothers, Clinton Satterly and his wife Karen of Beaumont, Texas; Glenn Satterly and his wife Robin of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; and Alan Satterly and his wife Lisa of Rochester, Illinois; six grandchildren, Jenna Woodring, Ava Cochran, Rhyse Wear, Lauryn Wear, Joel Cochran, and Ashlyn Woodring; and her sister-in-law, Sondra Foulk of Central City, Nebraska. She loved her many cousins and was the proud aunt to several nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of her life will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Remigio Panlaqui officiating. Burial will follow in Keokuk National Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street in Keokuk with family meeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00. A public P.E.O. Memorial Service will be at 8:00 Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Lee County Hospice or to P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education.
Tributes
"Mike, Amy, Mark & Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Elaine will be missed by our entire community. My first views of your wife/mom were from 30 ft up in the air as I painted your house. She wanted to keep me well watered!"
"I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Elaine was such a wonderful lady and so full of life. She always made me feel welcome and was so friendly. I will miss seeing her smiling face at Hy-Vee and in my classes. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Elaine was a wonderful person and impacted the lives of many!"
"Have been thinking of you all today, wishing I could celebrate Elaine's life with you. I am thinking about the times she was a servant to me personally, and to our family, during times of crisis. She is my example when I have had people in crisis around me, I learned from Elaine, don't ask, just do. She and Mike cared for us like we were their family, they did the hard things we couldn't do. God truly used her in our lives and my prayer for you is that God's grace and mercy would strengthen you in the days ahead. I pray that that you would see His faithfulness and see His mercies afresh every morning. I pray that the example of a servant's heart that Elaine had would live on in all of us that knew her and received care from her loving hands. "
"Our condolence to the Woodring family I was unable to come to the services but felt your loss. Elaine and Mike enjoyed family. You will always have those special moments with Elaine and or Mom or Aunt We will keep you in prayer. Jim and Jean Toole"
"Clint, Al and all Elaine's family, I just wanted to extend my sympathy to all of you for your loss. I was able to talk with Glenn and Robin because I have their number. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. CF Dedman"
"Many sweet memories of a george washington mom. She was always so nice and caring. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Elaine was a special person and our prayers are out to the Woodring family. Robert Boecker"
"Mike, Amy, Mark, and Anne - my deepest and most sincere condolences. As you know better than any of us, Elaine was a wonderful and caring person. I can still recall the last time I saw her and, of course, she had a smile and a hug for me - we had not run into each other in quite a while. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. "
"I am so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. I remember seeing her often, down the street on Belknap Place when I was growing up and she always had a smile on her face and was extremely polite and friendly. I wish you comfort during this challenging time. "
"To the Woodring family, I remember Elaine as being such a wonderful mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"My Sympathy to you all. Elaine was a bright spot to an ordinary day!!!"
"Amy, Mark, and Family - I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You will be in my thoughts!!"
"Mark and Kari, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers love you guys"
"I work with Anne and would like to extend my sincerest sympathy to all of you; I am so very sorry! "
"Remembering the miles we shared. From Ft. Worth to Luckenbach, Texas; New York City and Woodstock; Cape Cod to Maine. We loved the backroads. You were all about the journey and the laughs. To you dear friend, travel on travel on!!"
"To the Woodring Family, I did not have the honor of meeting Elaine but know she must have been amazing woman based of the way she raised her son Mark. I work with him at Lakewood TMC hospital in Lee's Summit. He is a caring, kind and intelligent man who possesses those quality traits identified in the biography and tributes for Elaine. Her legacy continues through her children and her grandchildren! "
"Dear Mark, Amy, Mark, and Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Elaine (although I only knew her as Mrs. Woodring!) was a powerful influence on me during my childhood. I remember so many visits to your home for 4-H meetings and general silliness among elementary school girls. Many years later, I would periodically run into her and her warmth was palpable and strong. What a lovely human being. I'm so glad to have known her and am thinking of you."
"I have had the privilege of working with Anne at Prairie View Elementary. I just wanted to express my condolences to Anne and the Woodring family during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Elaine will certainly be missed. She was one of the first people to welcome my family to Keokuk when we moved here many years ago. Besides taking my wife and kids under her watchful care she was a very positive role model for everyone who met and knew her. Whether it was serving with the PTA or KIDS PRESS or bringing over a meal during a difficult time, she was a friend who was always there for so many. Heaven is a better place for having received Elaine. Tim Patterson Family"
"Woodring family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. "
"I'm sorry for your loss. Elaine was a mother to all the kids in the neighborhood. She will be missed."
"I am very sorry to hear about Elaine. She was such an important part of my childhood and will be fondly remembered. The entire Woodring family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest prayers for your family."
"My deepest condolences to the entire Woodring family. I have extremely fond memories from my childhood of Elaine, or Mrs. Woodring as I knew her, as she was such a great friend to my mother and our entire family. When my sister was sick and my parents had to be with her in Iowa City for extended periods of time, she helped watch over my brother and me and helped us feel like life was a little more "normal". I can't eloquently express how comforting this was to a scared 9 year old boy. She was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed by all those that knew her. I know I will never forget her. "
"Mark and Family, sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
" My condolences to Mike and family. Elaine, Mary and I had some great times walking. You all are in my prayers."
"Elaine will be missed, My condolences to all of you. I will always remember growing up next door and seeing Elaine's bright face and great demeanor. She helped our family greatly and I remember if I needed some help or a place to stay after school, your home was always open to me. I am glad that I got a chance to see her a couple of years ago when we lived in Des Moines."
"We are so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Elaine was a wonderful person and so dedicated to her church, family and community. She touched many lives in such a positive way that she will be remembered by many. We will not be able to attend the celebration of life, but wanted you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"Mike, Amy, Mark and Anne: So sorry for your loss, what a Blessing Elaine was to all who met her! We shared fun times in Home Extension, Harried Homemakers, years ago. Last summer we met at a ball game of grandchildren and we had a chance to catch up. What a wonderful spirit who will be dearly missed...May God Bless You All."
"Mike, Amy, Mark, Anne, and families, We were so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. We are also sorry that we'll be unable to attend her celebration of life service as we'll be returning from vacationing in a warmer part of the country. We will always remember Elaine for her outgoing personality and radiant smile, a and willingness to be an active part of various activities, of which at times, we were a part. Especially thinking of all those band uniform adjustments and trips, sports, family get-togethers, and just chatting - she will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the coming days."
"I met Elaine when we lived in Keokuk and remember what a sweet, kind person she was. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers."
"Ann, So sorry for your lost. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time."
"Mike and Family, We are sorry to hear of the loss of Elaine. She always had a wonderful warm smile about her. Your family will be in our prayers. Steve & Teresa Price Blue Springs, MO"
"Such a wonderful woman! She treated me like a daughter and make me feel at home when i was living at the States. I learned lots and lots of things from her. I'm so thankful because i met her! She will always have a place in my heart. My love to all her family in these difficult moments."
"Mike and family: Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"Amy - So sorry about the loss of your beautiful mom. I have so many happy memories of you and of her. So many sleepovers at your house, I don't think I could count. My heart is broken today. Your family holds such a special place in my heart and memories. Mike, Mark, Anne - my deepest sympathy also. I love you all."
"I worked with Ann at Fairfield Middle School and wish to tell Ann that I am so sorry about the loss of her mother. May God sooth all of your souls and hold you in His loving hands"
"Elaine was a wonderful friend! We had so many fun memories - always laughing! That is what I will remember about my times with her. Mike, Amy, Anne and Mark - I can only imagine how much you will miss her! But I'm sure you have so many happy memories! The world is a little sadder today due to her loss! I will certainly miss her! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!"
"I am sadden to hear of Elaine's passing. Being away from Keokuk now, I didn't even know she was sick. My condolence to Mike and the children. Elaine was a very kind soul . She was always ready to help and volunteer. She will be sorely missed. Another angel is in heaven. Charles and Nonda Clatt"
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