Teeuwynn Woodruff
A. “Teeuwynn” Woodruff was born on October 25, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away on September 1, 2023 in Bellevue, Washington.
Teeuwynn was a fierce and brilliant woman whose intellectual gifts shined through in everything she did. During childhood she enjoyed competitive horse riding, achieving 2nd in the country in dressage. As a young woman Teeuwynn entered Widener University as a double major in Psychology and Sociology. After college, she began hobby game writing. Teeuwynn leaves her mark on the gaming industry as one of the first female game designers at prominent studios, notably Wizards of the Coast. She won several awards as a tabletop game designer, including the Origins Award, and contributed to the literary world with published works of fantasy and many online articles. However, the creations she was proudest of remain her 3 sons: the honors chemistry student, a top League of Legends player, and the budding artist.
Teeuwynn was an adamant and vocal Democrat who valued equality, humanity, and diversity. She was a passionate feminist, a social justice advocate, and an avid animal lover.
Teeuwynn is survived by her husband: Mike Cooper; sons: Griffin, Frost, and Ember; parents: Larry and Margaret Woodruff; and brother, Paul Woodruff. She is greatly missed by her beloved animals – Moose, the Newfoundland; Jinx, the Amazon parrot; and Truffle, the Chinese Crested.
A celebration of Teeuwynn’s inspirational life will be held on December 9th 2023 at Kirkland Woman’s Club.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Teeuwynn strongly believed that women should be in charge of their own destinies.
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