Anita Rae Woodward, age 71, of Caledonia passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She was born February 7, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John and Catherine (Keneely) Dobbins. Anita married Robert Woodward on September 25, 2003, in Byron Center, Michigan. They celebrated 13 years of marriage together before Bob passed away on February 18, 2017.

Anita enjoyed her career as a bus driver with Dean Transport for many years. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially the grandchildren and getting together with everyone.

Survivors include her son, Brian (Cari) Dean; daughters, Renae Woodward and Alana (Jim) Woodward – Reifel; grandchildren, Connor (Victoria), Casi, Blake, Max, Jeff (Cindy) Linsley, Jami (Kevin) Hoeksema, Tonya (A.J.) Borris, and Terry Hoeve; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-granddaughter; and brother, Michael (Sharron) Dobbins.

Anita is preceded in death by her husband Robert Woodward; her parents; and sister, Nancy VaiVada.

Due to COVID-19 no public services will be held at this time.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Anita’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.