Gloria June Woodman

Gloria June Woodman was born November 11, 1932 in Fruita, Colorado to Elsie Thenell and Lawrence Byler. She passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord October 1, 2024.

She attended school in Yamhill, Oregon, where she met William Woodman and they later married in 1950. William and Gloria moved several times before settling in North Bend, Oregon in 1972.

Gloria worked several careers during her life including as a receptionist at North Bend Medical Center. Gloria stopped working in 1985 to focus on her grandchildren. She was very active with her grandchildren’s sporting events, school fundraisers and everything in between. She loved to travel and after William retired, they went on several cross-county trips in their motorhome. Gloria loved to cook and bake, sharing her skills with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

Gloria was the best mom, grandma, auntie and friend to so many people and touched more lives than can be explained.

She is survived by her son, Steven Woodman and his wife, Julie; her son, Douglas Woodman and his wife, Sally; her daughter, Cathryn Owen; her grandchildren, Garret Woodman, Brian Woodman, Clint Woodman, Ashley Owen, Amber Nye, Kylee Woodman; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, William Woodman and her sister, Patsy Johnson.

Private entombment was held at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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