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Mark Woodruff Obituary
72, of Glendale, AZ passed away June 24, 2014. Mark was born in Ohio and lived most of his life in Arizona, where he created commercial artwork including menus, book covers, cartoons, and magazine layouts. In recent years he was night custodian at 2 local churches. Mark was a friendly, witty, compassionate man who loved art, music, spy movies, golfing, elaborate in-jokes, and his family. Mark Woodruff will be deeply missed by his children, Marceanne Woodruff Hillerson and Zachary Woodruff; grandchildren Dustin, Natalie, Charles & a soon-to-be-born grandson; sister Diane Carter, twin brother Mike Woodruff, half-sister Suzi Lacey; companion Helen Sprague; many other dear family & friends; and cat Jingles. Memorial service pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Woodruff
Lorri Oquist-Chase
February 29, 2024
Such a kind man. A huge part of my elementary years at Barcelona. I hope the family feels the love being sent.
Linda Meachen
June 29, 2020
Remembering Mark and his cartoon of "Have Gun Will Travel"--my favorite TV show of the '50's. I still have it.
Zachary Woodruff
August 3, 2015
Thank you Valerie, and thanks to those who have written via email. If you want to stay in touch (if we aren't already), you can email me at [email protected].
Valerie Moreno
August 2, 2015
Zachary, I just visited your Snubble link...it is WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing! I have saved it and look forward to viewing it often!
Zachary Woodruff
August 1, 2015
One update to the web address I listed below. It appears the "https" part was wrong. I should have written "http" instead, or left it out entirely. The web address should be www.snubble.com/markwoodruff.html. You might need to re-write that by hand instead of copy-and-pasting it. I might also create additional pages and formats for ongoing memorials and tributes to Mark Woodruff.
Zachary Woodruff
July 31, 2015
I'm not sure if my last message went through. This page will go down on August 4. I am making a memorial page, which will be located at snubble dot com slash markwoodruff dot html. I wrote it that way in case this site is filtering web addresses out.
Zachary Woodruff
July 31, 2015
Hello, this is Zachary Woodruff, Mark's son. This obituary guestbook page will soon expire. For all of you who are subscribed to this page, please bookmark the following site: https://www.snubble.com/markwoodruff.html . That is my personal website, and the link goes to a page I have created where I will be posting a tribute and information about Mark Woodruff. You can also contact me anytime. Thank you!
Pat Fox
July 31, 2015
Mark, You are missed and I think about you often. Every Sunday watching golf you are on my mind and I want to talk to you about the games. I miss all our phone calls and talks. You made me laugh and I loved all the Wally cartoons you would tell me about daily. You were a true friend. You were like a brother I never had. You will forever be in my heart.
Valerie Moreno
July 30, 2015
Still think about you often, Mark and hope you are enjoying golfing with my dad! You would have enjoyed playing with him here, so I am sure you are having fun in heaven!
valerie Moreno
March 13, 2015
Happy birthday to a wonderful man. Hope you are celebrating in a big way with Jesus today! Miss you , Mark!
Pat Fox
March 12, 2015
Mark is in my thoughts today. He would have been celebrating his 73rd birthday. I will always love and miss my dear friend. I will cherish the memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with his loving family. In loving memory of a wonderful caring person.
Wally contemplates Santa's psyche
Zachary Woodruff
December 23, 2014
Here is a little holiday silliness from my late father Mark Woodruff. As most of you know, he drew cartoons of the mouse Wally. Here is a cartoon he sent to my family a few years ago and we've had on our refrigerator ever since. Sure it's a bad pun, but the awfulness of the pun is part of the fun. I really miss my dad during this holiday season. I hope all of you who knew him are doing well.
Cheryl Roberts
October 13, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss and I am so sorry for the action of my daughter my heart goes out to all of you
Jacque
October 10, 2014
Mark & I worked together on products for my business-am so thankful to have known him. He was kind, thoughtful,& made me laugh with his special sense of humor. How very much he will be missed.
Linda Anderson Meachen
October 8, 2014
so overcome to learn about Mark. My brother and I grew up across the street on Tulane Rd from Mike, Mark and Diane. I still have the pencil drawing Mark did for me of Palatin because I loved the TV show. I framed it and it has hung in various places through the years.The unspeakable happened to one of least deserving. Love and Prayers to you always.
Lori Jusko
September 20, 2014
Can't believe that next week my Uncle Mark will have been gone for 3 months. Missing him so much it hurts. However, his laughter and love still remains in my heart and my life and always will.
Kathy Neary
September 8, 2014
Missing Mark and his alter ego, "Wally". The world lost one of the best. I worked with Mark at the church and we shared many long talks and laughs. I was so privileged to have a "Wally the Church Mouse" cartoon sitting on my desk almost every morning for 10 years. Priceless drawings! So good to see one on this site . . . thanks, Zach. Wish I could pick up the phone and call Mark tonight but am thankful for the memories. Zach and Marcy, what lucky kids to have such a kind, gentle and funny dad. He is missed.
Lori Jusko
August 20, 2014
Lighting this virtual candle for you Uncle Mark and have lit one for you many evenings. You are ALWAYS in my heart and the heart of your family (Marcy and Zak)and their families, as well as your Sister, Diane Woodruff Carter and twin brother, Mike Woodruff. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER.
Lori Jusko
August 20, 2014
Love you so very much Uncle Mark, you are gone but not ever far from my thoughts. Your kind and gentle spirit lives on in every life that you touched. Much Love Forever, your niece, Lori Carter Jusko xo xo
August 20, 2014
My name is Betsy Woodruff, Mark's sister-in-law and wife of his wonderful twin brother Mike. Even though I only saw Mark once a year on his visits back to Columbus in the fall, phone conversations during the year, kept us in touch. Mark was a sweet, kind, gentle and funny man! I loved the funny perspectives he had on life. I told him several times how fortunate I was to have such a wonderful brother-in-law. I enjoyed, so much, cooking dinners for him on his visits. He was always so appreciative and always offered to help with anything. He is deeply deeply missed by our family and we will never, never forget him. It was such a gift to have had him in our lives and he will always remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Betsy Woodruff
Tim and Laura Stephens
August 19, 2014
Zak,Jenn, and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We recall how fondly you spoke of him and know you love him very much. We hope for peace in your heart soon. Love, The Stephens
Mandy Carter
August 19, 2014
Thinking of you and hoping you get some sort of "closure" soon.
Wally the mouse, one of Mark Woodruff's many cartoon creations
Zachary Woodruff
August 19, 2014
This is Zachary Woodruff, Mark's son, writing on August 19, 2014 to say thank you to everybody who has commented in the Guest Book so far. All of your kind words and memories are greatly appreciated. Feel free to share more thoughts and memories as much as you like. In the future I do plan to build some sort of website where I will share some of my dad's talented artwork and other mementos.
Mark Woodruff (right) with son Zachary and grandson.
Zachary Woodruff
August 19, 2014
Suzi Woodruff Lacey
August 16, 2014
Not yet. I cannot find the words. Even though we are only half-siblings, you and Mike were/are the best brothers any sister could wish for. I miss you so much. One day I will write my tribute to you, Mark.
August 9, 2014
Mark was my next door neighbor for 5 yrs, me and my husband were first time home owners and mark was the first friendly face we met on our block. He was funny, kind and so positive all the time, he always took the time to talk to my 4 yr old soon never to busy to stop and say hello. I will never meet a person like mark ever again. He was unique in so may ways, and I am so blessed to have such a beautiful person come into our lives if just for a sort time. He is missed everyday my son misses him he says always "mark is my best friend". ?
August 9, 2014
Mark was my next door neighbor for 5 yrs, me and my husband were first time home owners and mark was the first friendly face we meet on our block. He was funny, kind and so positive all the time, he always took the time to talk to my 4 yr old soon never to busy to stop and say hello. I will never meet a person like mark ever again. He was unique in so may ways, and I am so blessed to have such a beautiful person come into our lives if just for a sort time. He is missed everyday my son misses him he says always "mark is my best friend". ?
pete vasquez
August 4, 2014
Met Mark about 5 yrs ago..at a golf course. I knew we had something in common. We just grew on each other. Got to know Mark as his commitment to his family was genuine as were all his endeavor's. Mark was very transparent and we shared our faith in Jesus Christ without apology. This was our real bond. I really miss my friend, but I know I'll see him again. Mark wasn't materialistic, so he didn't leave much behind. He did however, leave some tracks to follow. My prayers go out to his family and friends whom I've met and didn't meet. God bless you all.
Patty Fox
August 3, 2014
Sending my heart felt sympathy to Mark's family. He was a wonderful caring man and dearly loved his family. I miss him very much. Mark was a great friend to me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark and I at the Columbus City Club 2012
Michael J. Woodruff
July 30, 2014
Mark was my best friend, playmate, golf competitor, golf swing instructor, and above all, my identical twin brother for the last 72 years. We were closer than most twins and had almost everything in common. Losing him at this stage of life is extremely devastating not only the way he died but also not being able to share my life and thoughts with him, or have him share his life with me. He was a wonderful brother, kind to everyone he knew or met. He was also a wonderful father to Marcy and Zak and a good grandfather to Charlie and Natalie and Dustin. He was a kind and loving brother to his sister Diane and his sister Susie. I wanted him to be my best man at my wedding to my wife Betsy back in 2004, but being the shy guy he was, he helped out with setting up the chairs for the ceremony and preferred to watch from the back row. I could write another million words expressing how great and wonderful Mark was as my constant companion growing up. We did alot of golfing together and had it not been for him, I wouldn't have worked on my golf game as much and become a golf instructor. His great golf swing was always my inspiration. I will miss my twin for the rest of my life and look forward to seeing him again.
Edith Smith
July 17, 2014
My love and prayers are with all of you on the loss of Mark! He was a great example of a loving brother, father, and grandfather-and will be missed, tremendously!
Cindi Fidler
July 12, 2014
Zach, Marcy and families..... our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers
The Fidler Family
Lelia Richter Dodds
July 9, 2014
So, so sad that we have lost one of the funniest, kindest, generous, and talented people I have had the privilege to know. We first met Mark about 40+ years ago when he moved his family to Phoenix and while not a full-blood relative, we welcomed him and his family to ours - he was a cousin from my mother's side of the family. I'll always remember his family coming over for holidays and just for fun when we were kids and being able to see him when I would come home to Phoenix for a visit. He will be missed by all of us. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marcy, Zak, Mike, Diane, Suzi, all of his grandchildren and friends. We love and miss you Mark.
Mark reading to his grandson on Father's Day weekend, 2014
Zachary Woodruff
July 8, 2014
I love you, daddy.
Larry Scheneman
July 7, 2014
Brenda and I send our deepest condolences. Mark was such a kind spirit to me; allowed me to stay with him in his house the summer of '77. When I think of Mark, I think of golf, laughing, Beach Boys songs, drums, "The Chicken Song" on piano, and love of his children and grandchildren (did I mention golf?). You will be missed.
valerie moreno
July 5, 2014
So very saddened about this. I used to work with Mark at Christ the Redeemer Church and I had not recently seen Mark for about 7 years but he was a wonderful man. Ironically his grandson, Dustin and my son, Timothy used to play with each other as Mark's daughter, Marcie lived across the street from my parents in Albuquerque. Mark will be missed by many, including me.
July 5, 2014
My condolences to Mark's family. I knew Mark since we worked together at Phoenix Magazine. He was delightfully funny and wonderfully sincere and kind. I am saddened to learn of his passing.
Judith Drake McHale
Belinda Yee Williams
July 5, 2014
I am deeply saddened by Mr. Woodruff's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
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