Ted Woolman
Obituary
God blessed our family 18 years ago with a beloved son and brother. John Theodore "Teddy" Woolman was born June 30, 1994 to John and Karen Woolman at St. John Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2012. He attended Monte Cassino from preschool through fifth grade, followed by Cascia Hall Preparatory School where he was a senior.
Teddy led a full and active life - A talented musician, he began playing piano at age five and later learned to play the drums and guitar. He was a fearless, charismatic performer and wrote many songs of his own from a young age. He attended the Janell Whitby School of Music and the Oklahoma Music Academy throughout his life. His musical tastes ranged from Metallica to Handel's "Messiah" and Bob Marley to Frank Sinatra. He enjoyed singing in the school chorus and took the lead role in Guys n' Dolls in the eighth grade. He was also cast in the upcoming spring production of Kiss Me Kate at the Cascia Hall PAC.
Summers spent at Grand Lake with family and friends were the best times of his life - wake boarding, watching the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks and celebrating his birthday. Winters and Spring Breaks were spent snowboarding in Colorado. At the age of ten, Teddy joined a recreational basketball team at the Hutcherson YMCA, the "Die Hard," where his coach and teammates taught him sportsmanship and a true love for the game. He later participated in both football and basketball at Cascia Hall. Teddy valued all kinds of people - his smile and contagious laughter could lighten even the darkest rooms. His kindheartedness and sense of humor changed the lives of so many, and the world will not be the same without him.
He is survived by his grandfather, Ted Woolman of Nowata; his parents, John and Karen; and three sisters, Mandy Woolman and her son, Max Burn, Erin Fore, Linden (Fore) Dossey and her husband, Drew, all of Tulsa.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Tulsa where a memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, December 29; a reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Teddy's memory to the Oklahoma Music Academy, 2908 E. 15 St, Tulsa, OK 74104; making music was Teddy's greatest passion.
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Tributes & Memories
Funeral Home Owner
It still is hard to believe that Ted is gone. I am so sorry. I often think about the last time I saw Ted on the ski trip in December of 2009. The theme for the retreat was the Prodigal God from Timothy Keller's book. I loved having Ted and the many students that he brought along with him. You continue to be in my prayers trusting God for grace and strength.
Joshua Miles
Ted and our grandaughter, Lauren, played in the rock band, Burn Girlfriend. They net at Oklahoma Music Academy. Ted was a PHENOMINAL musician and brought great joy to many through his music. I loved watching them play and listening to him sing and play guitar. May God hold your family close to His sacred heart and comfort you during this most difficult time, Try to hold on to all your beautiful memories and know that Ted touched many lives in a very special and beautiful way. With our deepest sympathy, Anita and Craig Gunter
Anita and Deacon Craig Gunter
John, it is often hard for us to understand God's plan, particularly in times like these. Hopefully you can take some comfort in the fact that Ted is in a better place and you will some day join him again. You and your family are in our prayers. Dennis and Alysia.
Dennis and Alysia McFeely
John and. Family-Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and comfort you as only he can. We know his mercy is powerful and can bring us peace. My your precious memories fill the hole you feel and bring you peace in the days ahead. Our love is with you. Bruce and Karen
Bruce.and Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. My deepest condolences... David
David Roberts
Karen and John, if we could take some of your pain and sorrow, please know we would. We love you both and the girls and Teddy. Cathey and I will be there tomorrow. We love you and you are always in our prayers. God's grace must be sufficient. Love, Ira Beth
Ira Beth
My heart is breaking for all of you. All I can see is his beautiful smile and hear his infectious laugh right now and I am so sad for you. All I can do is pray for you and hope that God will give you some kind of understanding and the strength to heal.
Anne Scalet
Johnny, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God does things in his own way, we do not always understand, but he is with you. May God bless you and your family.
Richard and Susie Neely
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We look forward to the time that Revelation 21:4 talks about, when death and mourning will be no more. I know there were many moments of love and laughter, and I hope that those wonderful memories will be the ones you hold close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Debbie Allen
Your Son always made me laugh. When he and the Cascia Boys would show up to hang out, play games, eat he always was smiling, laughing and when it was time for him and the crew to go home he would tell me I was awesome and thanked me. He is and always will be someone worth remembering! '93
Destinie Billings