LuAnn Sue Woodrick

LuAnn Sue Woodrick, 54, of Galien, MI, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 am at Buchanan Christian Church, 112 W. 3rd Street.  Burial will follow at Galien Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm and from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Swem Chapel, 301 West Front Street, Buchanan.   Memorials may be made to Galien Public Library or IUSB School of Nursing.  Those wishing to sign LuAnn’s guest book may do so online at www.swemchapel.com. LuAnn was born March 6, 1961 in Niles, MI to Charles and Grace (Cripe) Payne.  She married Jerry Woodrick in Baroda, MI on May 25, 1985 and their journey began. They proudly celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2015. LuAnn enjoyed reading, gardening, cross-country skiing, swimming, dancing and spending time outdoors.  She was an avid Spartan fan and proudly wore green and white.  But more than anything, LuAnn enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren and loved watching them grow and play. LuAnn had been a nurse for over 30 years, graduating from KVCC, attaining her BSN from Ferris State and receiving her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Valparaiso University. In addition to being a clinical nurse specialist in women’s health and geriatrics, LuAnn was a Certified Nurse Educator. She taught Fundamentals of Nursing for over 15 years at Indiana University in South Bend, introducing the art and science of nursing for countless students who now carry her pledge for outstanding care forward. LuAnn was a pioneer in the community for teaching patient care through simulation and served as the simulation and fundamentals lab coordinator (at IU South Bend). She participated in and lead research projects related to teaching nursing through simulation, as well as research development on robotics for mannequins. One of her many memorable contributions to nursing was to organize and lead a group of students and faculty to Louisiana in 2005 for the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.  She is survived by her husband Jerry; children Jay (Kristen) Woodrick of Galien, Jillian (Jason) Castello, of Galien and Jordan (Jennifer) Woodrick, of Bridgman; four grandchildren Loralie, Landon, Brantley & Hunter; siblings Marilyn Legault, Rex Payne, Connie (Dan) Baber, Linda (Ed) Novosad & Christine Payne; Godson Jared Greulich; many cousins and numerous nieces & nephews. LuAnn was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Teddy Payne.