Lyle T. Woodfill

Lyle Thomas Woodfill (Age 89)
Lyle died peacefully at his home. The third of four children, Lyle was born September 24, 1921 to Robert and Irene Woodfill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On March 5th, 1940 Lyle enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Lyle's enlistment covered service on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including time at Guadalcanal during WWII. Lyle married the love of his life Eileen Gaffney on September 6, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lyle retired from the U.S. Navy September 29, 1963. Lyle and Eileen were married for 67 years and had 8 children. After retiring from the Navy, the family moved to Spokane arriving on December 31,1963. Lyle worked a variety of jobs including working for the City of Spokane. Lyle loved reading his bible and spending time at the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center. During his retirement Lyle remained very active including playing cribbage, taking scenic drives, working word search puzzles and spending time with his family and friends. At 84 years of age Lyle insisted on climbing at Yosemite Park. For as long as anyone can remember, Lyle made sure Eileen had a fresh rose to remind her on a daily basis of his love for her. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert and sister-in-law Wanda, sister Marjorie LeDuc and brother-in-law William LeDuc, brother-in-law Larry Jensen, son Joseph and granddaughter Chelsea. Lyle is survived by his spouse Eileen, sister Bernardine Jensen (Dallas, Texas). His children Dennis & Kea Woodfill (Spokane), Susan Riggs (Spokane), Patricia Powell (Spokane), Elizabeth Woodfill (Spokane), Nancy & Steve Wuitschick (Kennewick), John Woodfill (Spokane) and Mary Woodfill & Dino Patyk (Spokane); his grandchildren, Shawn Riggs & Trish Johnson (Wenatchee), Chad & Amy Riggs (Spokane), Patrick Riggs (Portland), Kaye & Aaron Dingfield (Spokane), Wysteria & Matthew Edwards (Kennewick), Kylee and Mike Fisher (Spokane), Michael Woodfill (Spokane) and Anna Patyk (Spokane); great grandchildren, Kelsey Riggs (Cashmere), Meagan Riggs (Ellensburg), Martin Riggs (Wenatchee), BJ Riggs (Wenatchee), Brianna Mozel (Wenatchee), Dylan Riggs (Spokane), Jonathan Edwards (Kennewick), Benjamin Edwards (Kennewick), Jack Dingfield (Spokane), Kendalynn Fisher (Spokane) and Zoe Dingfield (Spokane). Additionally, there are numerous nieces and nephews of several generations. Lyle was a friend of Bill W. for 43 years and will miss being a member of the Valley Group. Lyle will be greatly missed by both family and friends. The vigil service is on Wednesday March 16th at 7:00 pm at St. Augustine. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 17th 10:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church 428 W. 19th Avenue, Spokane. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lyle's name to Catholic Charities.