Lee Houston Woodard
July 11, 1935 ~ March 13, 2022
Lee Houston Woodard passed away on March 13, 2022. He was born July 11, 1935 in Evanston, IL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Teall of Wichita, Kansas and sister, Marilyn Benke of Vail, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Woodard of Wichita; son, Mark Woodard (Teresa) of Wichita; daughter, Kathleen McKinney (David) of Omaha, NE; and grandchildren, Matthew McKinney and Ellie McKinney of Omaha, NE. Lee was a lifelong Wichitan. He attended Hyde Elementary, Robinson Jr. High, and Wichita East High School. He received his bachelors and law degree from the University of Kansas. Lee practiced law in Wichita his entire life. He was an active member and served as president of the Wichita Bar Association, a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Member of the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission and on the Board of Trustees of the Sedgwick County Law library to name just a few. He also received many awards such as the Howard C. Cline Distinguished Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Sports played a major part of Lee’s life. If he wasn’t cheering on the Shockers or Jayhawks, he was coaching his own kids in their sports.
Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM at East Heights United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Mary Jane Teall Scholarship at Wichita State University, 1845 N. Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260-0002.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Lee was kind and helpful to me in my first campaign. I admire and appreciate his contribution to our community. He was an outstanding lawyer and good human being. Condolences to you Nancy and your family.
Sleep over at Kathy’s house was the best… giggling & goofing around until Lee had had enough – I can still remember his bellowing « shhh » from Nancy & Lee’s bedroom to Kathy’s. Or him coaching our soccer team standing menacingly in the goal intimidating as hell… unless you knew him of course. Love to your family From Leigh Ann Ablah
Lee was my attorney many years ago while I was going thru a divorce. He was so kind and helpful. From Janet Roberts
Lee was the first attorney I worked for. He took a chance on me when no one else would and taught me everything I know. It still amazes me that it’s been 34 years ago that my naïve little self (barely 20 years old) walked into Woodard Blaylock. And my life changed forever – for the better! I ALWAYS give him the credit when someone compliments me on my work ethic and my ability to sniff things out. I like to say that every once in a while I take out my honorary law degree practice a little law and put on my amateur sleuth hat and go digging! He always called me Radar. He was a GREAT MAN, and I will miss him! My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy, Kathleen and Mark. ~ Paula George
I am so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. He will be sorely missed. I will always remember that he enjoyed stopping at the front desk on his way back to his office to tell one of his favorite jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Lynn Mecum Front Desk Receptionist Woodard, Hernandez, Roth & Day