Debora Lynn Woodard

Mass of Christian Burial for Debora Woodard will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating. Debora Woodard, age 54, of Gillette, WY, passed away at Campbell County Memorial Hospital on September 19, 2014. Deb (Debora) Lynn Woodard, 54, of Gillette Wyoming, passed away September 19, 2014 in the loving presence of her family after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Deb was born April 22, 1960 to Mick and Dana Bailey in Superior, Montana. She was the second of three children. Deb grew up camping, fishing, riding motorcycles and snowmobiling with her two brothers, Mike and Gary. Deb grew up in Superior, Montana and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1978. Deb married Rick Woodard July 8, 1978 in Superior, Montana. They made Superior their home with their daughter Julie, and son Nicholas for two years where Rick worked at the Diamond Match Lumber Mill and Mick Bailey trucking. Deb stayed home and raised her growing family. In 1980 they moved their family to Gillette, Wyoming where Rick began his long term employment at Cordero Mine and they soon added two more children to the family, Jess and Zach. Deb spent her days raising children, being an active member in the RCIA program at St. Matthews, and could often be found at the lake enjoying the outdoors with a great book in her hands and the company of her lifelong friends and family. In September of 1992, Deb entered the work force at Decker's in the floral department. This was the beginning of her long career in the floral industry. Her passion for design and floral arranging led to her loving contribution for family weddings and special occasions. Deb later went to work at Great Western Auto and White's Energy Motors as a car titlist where she found a second family and cherished friendships. In February of 1998, Deb was present as her family welcomed in the first grandchild. Many more were to follow and Deb cherished her role as a grandmother. Deb supported all her grandchildren in their hobbies, sports, and educational events. One of her favorite things to do was to host a sleepover individually with each grandchild so they could enjoy special one on one time. Deb never missed an opportunity to cheer on her grandchildren, and always had a listening ear and soft heart to support their sorrows. Deb is survived by her husband and her best friend, Rick of 36 years and their four children Julie (Jeremy) Guernsey of Gillette, Nicholas (Jen) Woodard of Gillette, Jess (Jack) Harbison of Milliken, CO, and Zachary Woodard of Gillette. Her grandchildren, Bailey, Nathaniel and Jacob Guernsey; Bella and Cooper Woodard; and Jack and Sophie Harbison. And her siblings, Mike (Deb) Bailey, Gary (Gail) Bailey. Deb was also survived by many lifelong friends and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mick and Dana Bailey and her grandparents Herb and Lois Baker. The family would like to thank all the compassionate health care workers at CCMH, the cancer center, and the transitional care unit. In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations be made to Heptner Cancer Center. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the web at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com Funeral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716