Norma Jean (Endicott) Woodard

Norma Jean (Endicott) Woodard, 88, of Bonsall, Calif., passed away Jan. 15, 2023. Born Sept. 2, 1934, in Caraway, she grew up on a farm raising “hogs” and cotton. She was valedictorian of her graduating class at Manila High School in Manila. In 1953 she married Eukie Woodard and gave birth to their daughter in 1955. When Eukie returned from serving in Germany, they moved to Northridge, Calif., where they were involved in their community for 46 years. Attending church, square dancing, big Dodger fan, love of game shows and good southern cooking are amongst the many fond memories of her family and friends. She was a secretary for Mario and Guido Giacopuzzi, owners of a prominent dairy farm in Canoga Park, Calif., for over 40 years. In 2006, they moved to Escondido, Calif., to be closer to family where they were active in their community at Lawrence Welk’s Champagne Village and church. She enjoyed her weekly bible study, her rose garden, bunco night, and visits from friends and family. She volunteered on the Care and Concern Committee, and spent much of her time and energy enjoying her great-grandchildren. She resided in Fallbrook with family after 2017 where she loved writing letters and journaling, watching baseball and Jeopardy. From rocking babies, to teaching them games like I-Spy and telling stories of old, she was beloved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and is deeply missed.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Brian (Penny) Arnold, Renee (Henry) Coleman, Stephen (Jessica) Arnold, Timothy (Courtnee) Arnold; and great-grandchildren, Keira Arnold, Ethan Arnold, Hannah Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman, Henry (Trey) Coleman, Josiah Coleman, Seth Coleman, Rebecca Coleman, Isaac Coleman, Jacob Arnold and Nolan Arnold.

She is predeceased by her parents, Harry Gerald Endicott and Berthal Louraine (Jones) Endicott; husband Eukie I. Woodard; daughter Janice R. (Woodard) Arnold and son-in-law Philip G. Arnold; and siblings, Harry Vernon Endicott and Wanda (Endicott) Hensley.

A graveside service will be held at the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028, on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m.