Obituary of DeWitt Woolverton

Dewitt “Chubb” A. Woolverton, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at his home in Harmony Township, NJ. Dewitt was born May 3, 1930 in Harmony Twp, NJ a son of the late Dewitt C. and the late Anna (Woolf) Woolverton. He loved his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed farming and caring for animals. Dewitt was a member of the Montana United Methodist Church. Survivors: Dewitt is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Doris (Heinrich) Woolverton of Harmony Township, NJ; his three sons, Donald of Pen Argyl, PA, Dwayne and Dale of Easton, PA; two daughters, Diane Williams of E. Stroudsburg, PA and Donna Miksch of Harmony Twp, NJ; a brother, Donald W. Woolverton of Bangor, PA and a sister Emma Watkins of Mt. Bethel, PA; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Zachary, Zane, Travis, Jamie, and Jenna. Dewitt was predeceased by his sister Virginia Godfrey. Services: Friends may call Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 West Washington Ave, Washington, NJ. A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow immediately after the service in Montana Cemetery, Harmony Twp.Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Memorials: Memorial donations can be made to either Montana United Methodist Church, 539 Montana Rd., Harmony Twp, NJ 08865, or the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Charitable Foundation, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Kathy (Mondzak) Lynn Donna, Jim, Jamie and Josh, I am very sorry to read about the passing of your Dad/Grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories comfort you in the coming days. It's been a long time since we talked - but I think of you all very frequently. Sincerely, Kathy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Doris and family, We were sorry to read that Chubb passed away and wish we could have seen and spent some time with him when we met you in church last winter, but he was not feeling well enough then. We have many good memories to reflect on and hope and pray that the Lord will comfort you at this difficult tme. With our deepest sympathy, Lester and Dirby Kober -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Jeannie Apgar ""Pop"" was always so kind to everyone....made you feel welcome, and was always willing to talk to you....always smiling....and cheerful....a genuinely NICE person....i will miss him....and i know my family will, too....he is the grandfather of my nephew, Jason and my niece, Jenna Woolverton....i share their sorrow and grief..... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: DeAnna Watkins Dear Doris and Family, I'm terribly sorry to hear about Uncle Chubb. Remembering him in the times that were happy and good will make your pain a little easier to bear in this time of sorrow. He is no longer suffering and is at peace. Please take care, you will be in our thoughts. My condolences, Dee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Floyd Wolf Dear Doris,Donna and family,I pray that you find comfort in your faith, family and friends.I'll always remember Chubb and his happy smile, he was always a friend to me .Your family is truely good people.Doris in the 23 years I,ve been stopping by, you both always made me feel welcome,with a smile and I will always remember the love you had for each other.Now Chubb is at peace with our Lord. Doris if there is ever anything I can do for you please ask.My God bless you all, love, Floyd -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Tom Godfrey I will always treasure memories of canasta, pinocle, New years eve, Thanksgiving Dinner and baling hay. You will be in my memory always. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Emma Watkins I loved my brother Chubb. I am in shock over what has happened. I know we had lost touch over the years but I often thought back of out childhood together with fond memories. I will always cherish our times together. God Bless, Sis and Family --------------------------------------------------------------------------------