WOODARD, LaVerne Howell

Published in the Daily Miner on April 15, 2019 -
Kingman, Arizona -

LaVerne Howell “Verne” Woodard, 72, of Kingman, Arizona passed away 
April 11, 2019 at his home in Kingman, Arizona. He was born to Ralph 
and Catherine Woodard on Feb. 23, 1947 in Aurora, Illinois. Verne was 
a graduate of West Aurora High School and went on to obtain his 
bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Illinois. He was 
married to Jane Wachtel on Jan. 28, 1983. Verne worked for the General 
Motors Vehicle Accessory Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California until 
his retirement in 2017.

Verne is survived by his wife; Jane Woodard, five children; Lane 
(Jennifer) Woodard, Chris (Hayley) Woodard, Spencer Woodard, Ty 
Woodard and Yvette Plantenga, one grandson; Stanley Woodard, and his 
sister; Karen (Dennis) Kahl. He also leaves behind many cousins, 
nieces and nephews who he cared for dearly.

Verne was preceded in death by his mother; Catherine “Kaye” Woodard 
(2017), and his father; Ralph Woodard (1986).

A small gathering and spreading of Verne’s remains will follow with 
the date and time to be determined. Funeral arrangements are being 
handled by Mohave Memorial Funeral and Cremation.

Posted by mhenderson on April 19, 2019

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