Helen Elizabeth Woodman

Helen Elizabeth Woodman, 75, of The Villages, FL formerly of Rochester, MI. Born June 2, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Died June 18, 2021 at home. She earned a BA in English from The University of Akron in 1967. She married Dennis R. Woodman on August 5, 1967 in Akron, OH. She later earned an MA in English from University of Akron and a PhD in Reading Education from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. She retired as Professor Emeritus from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI in 2015. She is survived by Dennis, son Dr. Patrick Woodman of Royal Oak, MI, daughter Lisa Rumbles (Todd) of Royal Oak, MI, daughter Stephanie Tyler (Fred) of Bradenton, FL, Sisters-in-law Gail Woodman of Stow, OH and Carol Koltas (Al) of Youngsville, NC, two nephews and eight grandchildren. Helen was cremated and her life will be celebrated at Hope Lutheran Church, 250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 on Friday July 9. 2021 at 5 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Oakland Univ, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, 318 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester, MI 48309.