Edward Mattes Woare Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 13, 2020, at the age of 92, Edward Mattes Woare of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Martin Woare and Violet Mattes Woare; his wife Gloria Jean Weidner; his daughter Sandra; and his sister Beverly Kileen.
He is survived by: his children, Deborah, Debbie Bateman (Philip) of Decatur and Edward W. Woare (Karen) of Decatur; his stepdaughters, Jackie Reid (Vern) and Marilee Peters (Brian); his grandchildren, Paul Bateman, Mark Bateman (Nicole), Krystal Buscher (Anthony), Kandy Tarvin, Timothy Tarvin (Amanda), Jennifer Woare and Christine Woare; and his great grandchildren, Michael Bateman, Beckham Buscher, Callia Tarvin and Joy Ella Tarvin.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Edward M. Woare Scholarship at Millikin University. Donations may be made online to Millikin.edu/give or Millikin University, 1184 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522.
