Obituary: Woodcock, Elizabeth Pauline

Age 90

Sun., May 6, 2012

WOODCOCK, Elizabeth
Pauline
June 23, 1921 -
May 2, 2012

Elizabeth Pauline Woodcock (Briggs) passed away peacefully in her Portland home at the age of 90.

She was married to Dr. Herbert M. Woodcock for 53 years.

Elizabeth was born in Spokane, Washington where she lived until 1969 before moving to Portland.

As a beloved mother and grandmother, she will be remembered for her zest for life and great sense of humor.

She adored music, dancing, flowers, and laughter.

She was always optimistic and grateful for all of life’s precious moments and most proud of her wonderful children and grandchildren.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Janice Marvin of Ashland, Oregon, Steve McNeil, Ann McNeil and her grandchildren Jamie, Max and Tracy Marvin.

She will be dearly missed.

Committal service and Entombment will be Tuesday, May 8, 3:00pm at Fairmount Memorial Park.

Arrangements by RIVERVIEW ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, Portland, Oregon.

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