Barbara Jean Woodard

MADISON - Barbara J. Woodard, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on Feb. 27, 1933, in Madison, the daughter of Lawrence Davis and Lillian (Stang) VonHoersten. Barbara attended Madison East High School. She married William Woodard. Barbara worked as a homemaker, and at Swiss Colony and Swanson Vending. She was a member of Bashford United Methodist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 7591. Barbara loved to bake and cook and was infatuated with Elvis Presley. She also loved camping. Above all, Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Gloria Jean (James) Lynch-Ermilio; granddaughters, Ashley Woodard-Caravello, Tina M. (Donald) Bryant and Cathy (C.J.) Davis; grandson, David (Emily Cameron) Lynch; great-grandsons, Noah Davis, Wesley Bryant, Evan Lynch, Nicholas Meysembourg and Eian Lynch; great-granddaughters, Hannah Davis, Ava Bryant and Skylar Hamilton; sister, Patricia A Bierer; nephews, Edward (Patty) Bierer and Bobby Bierer; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Brenda Woodard; and husband, William Woodard. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420