Chu H. "Linda" Woodward Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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Chu Hyang Kim “Linda” Woodward was born November 1, 1936 in Tochiki-Kec, Japan. Her parents died when she was an infant and she was raised in an orphanage in Japan. At the age of 22, Linda moved to Korea. While working as a telephone operator, she met a United States soldier over the phone in 1962. His name was Chester L. Woodward. They were united in marriage on July 30, 1963 in Seoul, Korea. In 1964, Linda came to the United States and she and Chester lived in various places due to him being in the military. While living in Arkansas, Linda worked as a cosmetologist and owned her own shop, Lake View Beauty Salon in Lake View, Arkansas. She retired and closed the shop. Linda and Chester moved to the Fort Leonard Wood area in 1994 and Chester passed away in 1995. Linda was a very determined and independent person. She made most of her own clothing and she loved to read, especially history. Linda passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 having attained the age of 78 years. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, her dear friends: Lonnie and Inja Garrett of Crocker, MO and their two daughters: Grace Garrett of Crocker, MO and O’Dell McGuire and husband MAJ Chris McGuire of Columbus, GA. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville, Missouri with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. The song “Amazing Grace” was played. Serving as escorts were her loving friends. Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri.

Chu H. "Linda" Woodward

November 1, 1936 - April 25, 2015