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Jane Woolley Obituary

Jane Carolyn Woolley, 78, of Palm Desert, CA passed away on September 4, 2007 in Palm Desert, CA of cancer. She was born on February 7, 1929 to E.R. Woolley and Dorothy Woolley in Compton, CA. Mr. Woolley was the founder and owner of Golfcraft, Inc., now Titleist Golf International. Jane was retired from her own advertising business in Los Angeles, CA. She was the winner of numerous club championships at Indian Wells and Avondale Country Clubs. She is survived by her life companion of 56 years, Shirley Spork; cousins, Mary Jewel Copeland of Rancho Bernardo, CA, Mary Hill of Escondido, CA, Susie Redmond of Monterey, CA, Tim Lemon of Northville, MI and Denny Lemon of Surprize, AZ. She also leaves behind her Godson, David Boik of Chicago, IL. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 10, 2007 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at Wiefels and Sons, 690 Vella Rd., Palm Springs, CA. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palm Desert, CA. Private graveside service and burial will take place at Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, CA. Wiefels and Sons, Palm Springs in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Susan G. Komen Cancer Fund, St. Jude Hospital, Memphis, TN, or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Desert Sun on Sep. 7, 2007.

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David Boik

September 22, 2007

Dear Shirley,

I am truly sorry for your loss, and I want to thank you for sending me the letter regarding my Godmother. I regret that she passed without reading my card and letter in her final days. I wanted her to know what she meant to me. If there is anything that I may help you with, please don't hesitate to call.

Jamie Zimron

September 10, 2007

Dear Shirley,

I am so sorry to hear about Jane's passing, and wish for all the comfort and love you need to flow to you as you grieve. May you be filled with the warmth of Jane's endless presence, and the thoughts of all those who care for you both.

Tom & Deanne Drozdz

September 9, 2007

Dear Shriley -

The ones we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories do not fade,
Because a loved one's gone!
The ones we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
And as long as there is memory,
They will live on in our heart.

Susy McCurdy

September 8, 2007

I knew Jane ( and you) when I worked for Palm Desert Pet Hospial.
The world has lost a very fine lady. What a nicer place this world would be if it had more Jane Woolleys in it. Please know that someone in South Texas is thinking of you and your loss at this time.

Ken & Doris Earls

September 7, 2007

We condsider it an honor and a pleasure to have shared some great times. May God's Blessings be with your loved ones.

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