Doris Woodward Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Jean Woodward, age 86, of Moravia, died Saturday evening, January 31, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Doris Jean was born on February 8, 1922, in Centerville, Iowa. Her parents were Cody and Grace (George) Luse. After graduating from the Moravia High School, as valedictorian, she married Ronald Dwight Woodward. They married on December 24, 1939 at Doris? parents home in rural Moravia. Doris Jean and Ron were married for 66 years before Ronald died on January 20, 2006. Doris Jean was an Avon Sales Representative in the Moravia and surrounding area for over 25 years. She later worked for KCOG in Centerville. Doris Jean was also a life long member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Moravia, where she played the organ for 40 years. Doris Jean and her husband were very active in the Moravia Community. Doris Jean also operated the scoreboard for the Moravia High School Basketball home games for over 20 years. Doris Jean is survived by her three children, Karen Overturf of Altoona, Ron (Diane) Woodward of Albia, George (Kathy) Woodward of Cedar Rapids, eight grandchildren, Pam (John) Lageman, Greg (Susie) Overturf, Peggy (David) Elliott, Sean, Shannon, and Megan Woodward, George (Cathy) Woodward, and Garin (Amy) Woodward; 13 great grandchildren, Travis (Amber) Hawk, and Derek Hawk, Matt Lageman, Brooke, Jessica, and Katie Overturf, Connor, Jordan Woodward, Aaron and Alex Woodward, Xaviera Ballanger, Alyssa and Avery Woodward; and 1 great great grandson, Truin Hawk. Doris Jean is also survived by one sister, Codyne McDonald of Kansas City, KS. Doris Jean is preceded in death by her parents Cody and Grace; her husband, Ronald; and one son-in-law, Ron Overturf

Doris Woodward

February 8, 1922 - February 6, 2009