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1980 - 2005
 AGE: 24
WOODRUFF, L/CPL Mark R.
Camp LeJeune, NC
Formerly of Lawton
Passed away Friday, July 15, 2005 in North Carolina after injuries suffered from an auto/pedestrian accident. Mark was born August 7, 1980 in Kalamazoo the son of Michael and Susan (Coombs) Woodruff. Mark was a graduate of Lawton High School and was formerly employed as a mold maker for Mol-Son in Mattawan. He was a member of the Lawton Fire Dept. since 1998 and Lawton Quick Response Team from 1999-2002. Mark joined the U.S. Marine Corp April of 2004, as an information systems specialist and was an expert marksman. He was stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC and was being deployed to Iraq in August. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting and good times with his friends. Surviving are his parents, Michael and Susan Woodruff of Lawton; sister, Michelle Crouch (Marcus) of Lawton; maternal grandmother, Anne Coombs of Lawton; paternal grandmother, Shirley Woodruff of Lawton; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Clarence Coombs; step paternal grandmother, Geraldine Woodruff; paternal grandfather, Elton Woodruff; 2 uncles, Tom Haas, and Mark Woodruff; cousin, Brent Martin-Woodruff. Friends are being received Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Services will be held Friday 11 am at Lawton Evangelical Mennonite Church, with Pastor Ron Brooks of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawton Fire Department Association. |
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There are currently 23 condolences.
Carol Mitchell
Sunday December 11, 2011 at
10:27 PM
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Mark, you are still in our thoughts and prayers.
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Michelle
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
3:03 PM
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Mark, I still miss you!
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Kelli Whittington
KelliLWhittington@eaton.com
Tuesday August 2, 2005 at
4:03 PM
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Mike, Susan, and Michelle,
I am really sorry to hear about Mark. I was on a business trip got back and went to Tenessee with Erika to play ball so I did not know about it until I got back.
I am really sorry, that I was not there for you, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember babysitting him when he was a little boy and the fun we had.
Love, Kelli
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Lynn (Miller) Behrens
behrens0807@netscape.com
Tuesday July 26, 2005 at
1:39 PM
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Mike, Susan, Michelle and Marcus -
I really enjoyed Mark's company over the few months I spent with him at the "Miller farm". I think most of the time he was nicer to me than my own brother!!! You are strong wonderful people, you always have been. It was a true pleasure to know Mark and your family. I wish I could say more, but just know your in my thought's and prayers.
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Brandi Lynn Figg
jasminerain07@yahoo.com
Tuesday July 26, 2005 at
1:04 AM
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mark. He was truly a wonderful person. Healing comes with Time.
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Elizabeth Haas
elizabeth.haas@gmail.com
Monday July 25, 2005 at
2:20 PM
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A week has gone by and I can still hardly believe that Mark is gone. I've been trying to wrap my mind around it for days. He was a kind, accessible and loving individual with a strong lust for life. To all friends and family: please keep the stories, condolences and memories coming. They will give the Woodruff family and his extended family strength. Aunt Mike and Uncle Susan, please know how dearly he was loved. Grandma said it about my dad, but I believe it about Mark, too: he was a prince among men.
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Jimmie Blacker
peabody64@btc-bci.com
Friday July 22, 2005 at
7:41 AM
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Mike, Susan, Michelle and Marcus,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark was an awesome guy. Our ages and location prevented us from being close, but during Firefighter I&II Mark was one of the favorites. We called him "junior" because of his status at Lawton Fire when he started the fire academy. Mark always had something funny to say or a joke to tell. He was a really great person.
God promised us in his Word that he would not give us more burden than we can bear. I know this is the hardest thing you have ever had to deal with, but God is with you, as well as the thoughts and prayers of many people. If God is with us, who can be against us? He will help you through this.
If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You,
Jim Blacker
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Tom Rooney
roonwing@verizon.net
Thursday July 21, 2005 at
9:57 PM
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Mike:
Our heart goes out to you and your Family. If there is anything that we can do please let us know. A old Upjohn retire,friend/family.
Tom Rooney
& Family
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Loraine Zedeck
CLZedeck@aol.com
Thursday July 21, 2005 at
6:24 PM
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Mike, Susan, Michelle,Marc, Shirley & Ann
My heart goes out to you. Mark was so special. We watched him grow up. He was so layed back, and always had a big smile on his face.
You have been such a loving family and it showed on Mark. He lived life to its fullest. He will be missed and never forgotten. I pray God will help you get through this difficult time.
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Thursday July 21, 2005 at
6:11 PM
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Pat Mitchell
pmitch47@yahoo.com
Thursday July 21, 2005 at
2:21 PM
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Dear Susan and family,
I was not lucky enough to know your son but knowing you Susan he had to be one very special person.Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and that God is with you.
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Shirley Woodruff
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
9:25 PM
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Mark I received your message. Stay close.
Love, Gram
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Eric Dudek
edudek2@verizon.net
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
8:54 PM
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Woody, truly one of a kind. He lived life 100%. He could brighten the worst day with nothing more than his presence. A truly exceptional man right down to the core. He lived life like it was ment to be lived, and anyone who was around him has a story that will make you laught. He gave to us all in so many ways and the ultimate sacrifice by becoming a United States Marine. Mike, Susan, and Michelle, I pray for all of you and you have every right to be extremely proud. Mark will always be remembered. Eric Dudek
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Ronnie
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
7:56 PM
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I am so sorry about your loss. I did not know him but could tell from his obituary that he was a very special person. May God bless you.
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the Palmer Family
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
10:38 AM
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There are no words to help you thru this time just know your family is in Our Thoughts and Prayers.
the Palmer Family
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Michelle Cornish
corn1021@hotmail.com
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
9:10 AM
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I just want to tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Woody was an awesome person! You couldn't ask for a more fun, honest, caring, and faithful friend. If there's one thing that he did, it was touch so many people's lives. I am so glad that he was a part of my life and that I have such great memories of him that I will always remember. Only time will heal our hearts and faith to keep us going. He is in a much better place now watching over us.
I give you all the love and strength to get through this rough time.
Love,
Michelle Cornish
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Connie Mohney
Tacar123@aol.com
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
8:18 AM
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(((Mike, Susan, and Michelle))) My heart is so broken for you. We loved Mark, he was such a loving, caring guy. I will never understand why our boys. I guess God only takes the best. Ryan has many memory's of Mark and him growing up together. He said Mom, he was one of the nicest kids I ever met. He told me a story about the time when he and Mark would go in the woods and shoot tiny toy soldiers from a long ways away with their bb guns. They had many fun times together swimming, fishing, just hanging out. My parents, next store loved your two children like their own Grandchildren. My Dad would always talk about Mark and Michele. How he would pick them up from the bus when it snowed. And my Mom feeding Marks dog treats all the time. Your beautiful son and brother will forever be remembered and always in our hearts. Much Love, Connie
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Michael Strong and Family
mlstrong@comcast.net
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
11:44 PM
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Though I only knew Mark a little I wish that God may comfort your family in this time of loss. Mark was a good man who cared for his community and country and will be deeply missed by all. Our prayers are with you .
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Jim & Jane Bauschke
jimbauschke@lifestorynet.com
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
8:47 PM
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We didn’t know your son but we know what it means to be a United States Marine. It takes a young man with extraordinary courage, commitment, and determination. To receive the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor is among the highest of honors. Freedom is not free and we are thankful for your son putting his life on the line for all of us. Our son is a Marine, at Camp Lejeune, and is deploying to Iraq in August. We will ask him if he new Mark. May the wonderful memories of your son live on in your hearts forever.
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Anna Rita Gunnett
airgunnett@netzero.com
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
6:55 PM
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Mike and Susan,
Mark worked with Chris at Mol-Son. They shared alot of great times and laughs together. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Cecil Gail Pequeno
cecilgail@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
5:10 PM
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Mike and Susan I am so very sorry to hear about your son. I know that doesn't make anything any easier for you and your family. I just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you and your family.
Gail Pequeno
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Josh and Kristi Carroll
ChefSpud22@aol.com
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
4:49 PM
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I atttended school with Mark and played soccer with him. He was always kind to me and a great guy. He will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time. God Bless Everyone.
Josh and Kristi Carroll
(Josh - Lawton Class of 1999)
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Nancy T.
Starz4Chris@aol.com
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
4:46 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I heard about Mark from Connie Mohney. We have both lost a son and know what you are going through. Please know that you are in my prayers.......Love from another Angelmom.
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