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| Memoriam of Woolman Descendants |
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| Shirley Lee Woolman May 2, 1918 - April 5, 2008 Shirley Lee Woolman, 89, of Farmington, was born May 2, 1918, in Sterling, Colo., to Marcus and Jennie (Kimler) Woolman. He passed away April 5, 2008. Shirley was preceded in death by his parents;, twin sister, Shelley Wiley; brother, Douglas, and sister, Carralena; first wife, Neva, and second wife, Estella. Shirley came with his parents to La Plata in 1920 and moved to Farmington in 1924 to begin First grade. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1937. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the 743rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion as a Tech 4th Grade Sergeant. He retired from Mountain Bell after more than 31 years of service Throughout his life, Shirley spent much of his time hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, and woodworking. He enjoyed making wooden puzzles. Shirley was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ. Shirley is survived by his wife of 22 years, Ione; sisters, Rose Neidigh, Mary Garrison and Martha (Jack) Morrison; sons, Neal (Judy) Woolman and Don (Linda) Woolman; daughter, Ellen Woolman;, stepsons, Jim Darnell, Lonnie (Hazel) Darnell, Jerry D. (Vivian) Darnell, and Wayne Darnell, and stepdaughter LaVeta Hawk; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren, and friends. The family will receive friends and loved ones from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 8, at Cope Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at Eastside Church of Christ, 2012 Huntzinger Ave. in Farmington. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandsons, Leroy Woolman, Jerry Lee Darnell, Mark Darnell, Brett Darnell, Montana Woolman and Kris Woolman. Mr. Woolman's services are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, (505) 327-5142 The Daily Times- Farmington, New Mexico |
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Hershel A. Woolman Hershel Albert Woolman, 90, of Shelbyville died Friday, March 6, 2009, at Ashford Place Health Campus. Born June 27, 1918, in Southport, he was the son of Albert P. and Bessie Mable (Monroe) Woolman. He married Mary Jenkins on Nov. 12, 1939, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 2007. Survivors include his children, Harold Wayne Woolman of Indianapolis, Patricia Ann (husband, John "Bud") Comstock of Fairland, Stephen Randall Woolman of Shelbyville and Cheryl Kay (husband, Steve) Bolt of Covington, Pa.; sister, Helen Johnson of Rossville; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He also was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vera Ferrel, Thelma Pratt, Mary Steenbarger and Evelyn Reed; and brother, Harold Woolman. Mr. Woolman had been a farmer and employed at Hygrade Packing, retiring in 1967; and with New Tribes Mission for 20 years, retiring in 1991. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Silver and Bronze stars. Mr. Woolman graduated from Boggstown High School. He was a member of Burge Terrace Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Pastor DeWayne Felber officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, with military rites conducted by local veteran organizations. Memorial contributions may be made to New Tribes Mission, 1000 E. First St., Sanford, FL 32771. An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com. SHELBYNEWS.com March 7, 2009 |
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