Vera J. Woodruff (nee Hedstrom) age 97, of Trail Creek, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace in LaPorte, IN. She was born July 24, 1923 in LaPorte, IN to Swedish immigrants Rudolph and Anna (Giller) Hedstrom who preceded her in death.
Vera is survived by her children: Judith (Patrick) Hulen, David (Diane) Woodruff, Janet (Jeffrey) Dektor; and daughter-in-law: Ruth Ann Woodruff; grandchildren: Josh, Justin, Ruth (William), Sarah (Ken), Bethany (Troy), Kristin, Nathan (Sarah), Christine (Doug), Shandor (Asha); step-grandchildren: Patrick (Kristin), Mandy (Kemble) and Elizabeth (Joe); thirteen great-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. Vera was preceded in death by her husband: Glenn Woodruff, son: Gary Woodruff, brothers: Ralph, Carl and Roy Hedstrom; sisters: Christine Woods and Margaret Lemons; and step-father: Henry Becher.
Vera was a member of First United Methodist Church of Michigan City where she served in Hannah Circle and Wesley Daughters. She was a 1941 graduate of LaPorte High School and belonged to the Graduation Breakfast Club. She and husband Glenn owned and operated Glenn Woodruff Garden Center. Vera and Glenn greatly enjoyed traveling with family and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, located at 613 Washington St. Michigan City, IN 46360. (Limited to 25 people, required social distancing and masks due to COVID-19 state mandates)
Funeral Service will be private with burial at Door Village Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Vera may be given to 1st United Methodist Church 121 E. 7th St. Michigan City, IN 46360 or Alzheimer’s Association.
To sign the guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.geisenfuneralhome.com or call (219)874-4214.