Dennis C. Woodall, M.D., was born November 13, 1955, in Salina, KS. He was a husband, dad, son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and trusted physician.
Isaiah 30:21: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Dennis Graduated from Salina South High in 1974. After High School, he enrolled at K-State as a Dane Hansen Scholar to study pre-medicine and statistics. While working on his master's in statistics, he was accepted to the KU School of Medicine in Kansas City. While at KSU, he was inducted into several honorary fraternities: Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi.
After Completing Residency in 1986, Dennis began his practice in Bennington, Kansas. After 3 years, he would move his practice to his hometown of Salina, where he continued his craft for over 30 years. He enjoyed all his patients, but he had a special fondness for his senior patients. He also served as the Volunteer Medical Director for Bennington, KS, for 30 years.
Dennis was united in marriage to Yvonne Anderes on March 5, 1994. They would welcome three daughters: Taylor, Alexis, and Emily. Dennis also has a son from a previous marriage, Kyle.
During his spare time away from his practice, he loved outdoor activities. Dennis' Uncles, Wayne and Walt, can be credited with creating a love for hunting and fishing that Dennis would carry with him throughout his life. Dennis also had a love for gardening, 4-H activities with his daughters, and attending his son’s football games.
Those who knew Dennis will remember him for his intellect, humble spirit, quick wit, jokes, and a storytelling ability that left so many people in fits of laughter. He will be loved and missed by so many who had the opportunity to be in his presence.
Dennis was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Alexis Christine, his parents, Burdette and Ruth (Sims) Woodall; his stepfather, Richard McRell; his in-laws, Vincent and Virginia Anderes; and brother-in-law, Bill Anderes.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Yvonne; son, Kyle Woodall; daughters, Taylor Woodall, and Emily (Dylan) Pickering and their daughter, Gracyn Ann expected in December; sister, Kim Woodall; McRell step-siblings, Larry (Sherilyn) McRell, Mike (Joann) McRell, Brian (Bridget) McRell, and Julie (Pete) Joynka; Anderes in-laws, Rhonda Foth, Greg(Sharon) Anderes, Diane(Rodney) Shoemaker, Kim (Kevin) Svoboda, Mark (Jill) Anderes, Mike Anderes, and Lisa Elliott; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
A memorial visitation will be held for family and friends from noon until 8 p.m. on both Sunday and Monday, October 26th and 27th, at the Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina. Private services for the family will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, suggested memorials are the New Trail Fellowship in Abilene and St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina.
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