WOODCOCK, Ruth Elizabeth

1929 - 2012  (82 years)

• Name	WOODCOCK, Ruth Elizabeth
  Birth	15 Nov 1929	Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Female
  Death	28 Jan 2012	Grand Island, Erie County, NY
  Person ID	I90404	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	12 Jul 2017

  
  

  Father	WOODCOCK, Sherwood A,   b. Abt 1900, Arden, Ontario, Canada d. 25 Feb 1962, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 62 years)
  Mother	LLOYD, Marjorie,   b. 6 Aug 1904   d. 10 Dec 1994, Grand Island, Erie County, NY (Age 90 years)
  Family ID	F33510	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	WENDT, Kenneth Richard,   b. 27 Oct 1933, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 8 Aug 2021, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 87 years)
  Marriage	1 Mar 1958	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	Niagara Gazette - 10/27/1957 Mr., and Mrs. Sherwood Woodcock. 15th St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Elizabeth, to Kenneth Richard Wendt, Ontario Ave. Mr. Wendt served four years in the United States. Air Force. The wedding will take place in the early spring. ALSO Niagara Gazette Miss Ruth Elizabeth Woodcock was married to Kenneth R. Wendt in a candlelight ceremony at 7 o'clock, March 1, 1958. The Rev. Frank Brocker united the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Woodcock, 15th St., with the son of the late Herbert C. Wendt, in a double ring ceremony at the Christian Missionary Alliance. Her father escorted the bride to the altar, which was banked with chrysanthemums, snapdragons and carnations. She selected a floor length gown of imported French lace, worn over ruffled nylon tulle. The sabrina neckline was trimmed with sequins and seed pearls. Her matching headpiece held a double veil of pure silk illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of white orchids and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Marjorie Dempster was matron of honor. She wore a ballerina length frock of pink chiffon, with a shirred bodice, trimmed with satin. Her picture hat and mitts were in matching pink. Her flowers were a cascade ar-rangement of pink baby orchids and lilies of the valley. Wilbert Maule was the best man. Mrs. Evelyn Timblin played the traditional wedding music and Mr. and Mrs. Marin Jansen were the soloists. The bride's mother wore a two-tone blue chifton dress with a corsage of red roses for the dinner for the bridal party immediately following the ceremony. The bride selected a beige suit with a mink collar and dark accessories to wear when she left on her honeymoon to Miami, Florida.
  Family ID	F30224	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Jan 2025

  
  

• Notes

  January 30, 2012 Ruth Elizabeth Wendt Niagara Gazette GRAND ISLAND — Ruth Elizabeth (Woodcock) Wendt, 82, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at her residence. Born on November 15, 1929 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of Sherwood and Marjorie (Lloyd) Woodcock. Mrs. Wendt came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child in 1933, and attended local schools. On March 1, 1958, Ruth married Kenneth R. Wendt in Niagara Falls, NY. She was employed as a Bindery Operator for Moore Business Forms. Later, with her husband, Mrs. Wendt worked as a Vending Machine Operator. Ruth was a member of the VFW Post #9249 in Grand Island, NY. She enjoyed boating. In addition to her beloved husband, Mrs. Wendt is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by one brother, Willis Woodcock and one sister, Marjorie (late George) Dempster. There will be no prior visitation. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, 1570 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Arrangements are under the direction of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.