Linda L Woodson

Linda L. Woodson, 59, of Basehor, KS passed away February 21, 2014 surrounded by family & friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm with Visitation at noon on Saturday, March 1, at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N 94th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112. Linda was preceded in death by her father Raymond J. Behm and her step-brother Wade E. Chavers. She is survived by her husband Thomas M. Woodson of the home; son Steve (Corenna) Aldridge of Mountain Home, AR; daughters Andrea Aldridge of Tonganoxie, KS and Jenny Aldridge of Bonner Springs, KS; step-son Jason (Kelli) Woodson of Pleasant Hill, MO; step-daughter Laurie Woodson of Kansas City, KS; grandchildren Kelcey, Logan, Kody, Lathon, Rivers, Kai, Christian, Peyton, and Haviland; her mother Lewise (Arbie) Chavers of Kansas City, KS; sister Pearl (Glenn) King of Kansas City, MO; many nephews, nieces, cousins, loving in-laws, and numerous friends. Linda was born August 7, 1954 to Ray and Lewise Behm in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Wyandotte County and was a lifelong Kansas resident. She attended L.M. Alcott Elementary School, Central Junior High and Wyandotte High School, graduating in 1972. Linda worked for many years with Job Service for the State of Kansas, until health issues led to an early retirement. Linda and Tom both love their dogs and so it was fitting that their pets brought them together (introduced by their dog groomer) and on July 31, 2004, they married at their home – with pets in attendance. Since first seeing the movie as a young child, Linda loved the Wizard of Oz and was a collector of all things Oz. She enjoyed the outdoors and traveling; Linda loved the water and the mountains and a recent Alaska cruise fulfilled a long-time dream. At all times, family and friends were always at the center of Linda’s life. All who knew her will miss her infectious laugh, her sparkling smile and those beautiful blue eyes. We love you, we miss you, and will keep you forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, In memory of Linda Woodson, 130 N Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. Arr: Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, (913) 334-3366.