Erin Elizabeth Woodmancy

Erin passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19th, 2019 in Salt Lake City. Erin is now a free spirit and with her loved ones that have passed before her, especially her Dad. She was born June 20, 1981 to Jay and Sherrie Woodmancy in Hunter, Utah.

Erin graduated from Cyprus High School and later earned her bachelor degree of Education at University of Phoenix in 2013. Erin was smart, funny, loved children and was caring. Her family and extended family was everything to her.

Erin enjoyed and had many talents. She was artistic, a story writer and wonderful poet. Through her poetry Erin was able to express her deepest feelings, pain, love and emotions.

In her earlier years she loved softball and was very good at it. She rarely did not make the All Star team after the regular season. Erin also enjoyed riding off-road motorcycling and racing. At one point she earned the # 1 women of desert racing in Utah, something she was very proud of. Family and friends enjoyed all the times we spent going to the races and also supporting her cousin Dustin in his racing.

Erin loved football and the Denver Bronco’s was her team. She enjoyed Texas hold-em and board games. Rarely could her Mom beat her at Scrabble and most other games. Erin loved teaching kids, especially the special needs children. Erin was an experienced scuba diver and really loved diving in the ocean with her cousin Tami, mostly in the Caribbean. She also enjoyed movies, for some reason she especially loved horror movies.

Erin is survived by her Mother, Sherrie Woodmancy, brother Kelly Woodmancy, Grandmother Elizabeth Noren, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and her special dogs Emma and Molly.

Preceded in death by her Father Jay Woodmancy, Grandfather Gordon Noren, and Grandparents Rubin & Nadine Woodmancy.

Graveside services will be held on August 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Valley View Memorial Park located at 4400 W 4100 So, West Valley City, Ut. Directly after the graveside service a celebration of her life will be held at Sherrie’s home at 6809 So Altitude Court, Midvale Ut. All are welcome.

Here and there

In the darkness, I slowly open my eyes.

I squint in pain and fear.

So bright, so terrifying, what is this enigma?

I know I have to open my eyes,

Increasing energy is telling me to.

I explore this place.

Why am I here?

In the dark I was peaceful

Why can’t I stay there?

I open my eyes completely

Now I know why I can’t stay in the dark.

The light is so beautiful, exuberant and ready for me to explore.

~ by Erin Woodmancy