BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Patricia Woodstein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2017.

Patricia Merle Ferrer Woodstein passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the age of 78. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Edward and Shirley Ferrer.





Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Navy Captain, Dr. Ira Jelin Woodstein. Mother of Anne Lesley Woodstein Miller and Wendy Woodstein Shelhamer. Mother-in-law of Neil B. Traylor III and Scott Leigh Shelhamer. Grandmother of Allyson Patricia Miller, Anne Victoria Traylor, Kate Leigh Shelhamer, and Luke Scott Shelhamer.





Patricia was a graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie and the Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital (1959) in New Orleans. She became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with the United States Navy in 1967. She was a member of the Navy Nurse Corps from 1962-1968, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. After her military service, she attended Nicholls State University where she obtained her BSN in 1986. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Navy Nurse Corps Association, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Poydras Home Board of Trustees (2004-2013), and Fine Arts Society New Orleans. She served as President of the Poydras Home Auxiliary from 2000-2003 and President of the Board of Trustees of Poydras Home in 2007 and 2008. She served as a volunteer at Encore Shop from 1998 to 2016 and as Chairman of the Encore Shop, Symphony Volunteers from 2001 to 2003.





Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12 PM. Public visitation will begin at 10:30 AM.





In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Rd, Yorktown Heights NY 10598; Christwood Foundation, 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington LA 70433; and Poydras Home Endowment Fund, 5354 Magazine St, New Orleans LA 70115.





To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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September 24, 2017

Bette Harmon

My sympathies to Pat's family, she was a wonderful lady. She was warm giving, funny, and oh so capable of so many accomplishments. The years we shared in the Navy were some of the best a person can experience. We all have been blessed by knowing her.

September 8, 2017

Kay Vickers

I met Pat at the Encore Shop where she volunteered for many years. I always enjoyed working with her. She was such a nice person. Condolences to her family.

September 8, 2017

I was a member of the East Jefferson High School class of 1956.. Tho I did not know Merle very well, it sounds like she had a good, productive life. Sorry for your family loss. Sandra Lea Moise /56

September 7, 2017

Liz Trotter

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to Pat's family. She will always have a place in our hearts.
The Trotter Family

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September 7, 2017

Rosemarie Coffman

Pat was a loving, smart, and active bundle of energy -- and a tower of strength for her many friends. She modeled kindness and grace for us all and I am grateful to have been able to call her "friend." What a loss! My heart goes out to you, Wendy and Lesley, and your families.
With love to you and gratitude for her well-lived years with us,

September 5, 2017

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She was a beloved volunteer and a member of the Maritime Museum family. She will be missed.

September 5, 2017

Carol C. Chapman

My heartfelt sympathy to the beloved family of Pat (& Ira) Woodstein. You will always be in my thoughts. May you be comforted in this time of such sorrow.

September 5, 2017

Dear Ira,

Our thoughts are with you -- we're so sorry.

Doug & Jennifer Trotter

September 5, 2017

My condolences to the family. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Romans15:33

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