BOMBER MEMORIAL

NOLA ANN ALDERMAN LOBDELL ~ Class of 1969
July 30, 1951 - December 8, 2022



Nola passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2022.

She was born July 30, 1951 in Richland to Wilmer and Barbara Alderman. She graduated with the Class of 1969 from Richland's Columbia High School. Nola would spend her whole life in the Tri-Cities (Go Bombers-Class of '69), most recently living in Kennewick to be closer to her family.

Nola married Guy Lobdell ('66) in 1969. Three years later Kara ('91) came along, Nola ultimately ended up quitting her job with Hanford patrol to be a stay-at-home mom.

In their later years Nola and Guy found great joy in adopting/rescuing greyhounds. They adopted three off the tracks and gave them a loving ‘fur’ever home. Nola also took pride in and enjoyed her volunteer work at Safe Harbor Thrift Store in Kennewick. The store helps to support the crisis nursery center. She volunteered there for many, many years alongside her mother, sister, oldest granddaughter and daughter (on occasion).

As Nola aged and her health made caring for the large breed of greyhound more difficult she turned her attention towards Italian Greyhounds. She became involved with a local group of Iggy owners that would get together, have picnics and let the dogs play (this is also something the greyhound rescue group did as well). She enjoyed these events tremendously when she was able to attend.

When she was physically capable, she was a doting grandmother. She loved her granddaughters fiercely and completely.

Nola is survived by her daughter, Kara Kent ('91) of Kennewick; sister, Paula ('80) (Doug) Moeller of Kennewick; granddaughter, Tori of Richland; granddaughter, Regann of Kennewick; nephew, Jared (Caitlin) Moeller of Finley; two great grandsons, Finn and Hudson; and Jake, whose care, concern and ability to advocate for her made him more of a son than any kind of caregiver. "Your assistance and kindness will forever be appreciated".

Nola is preceded in death by her loving parents, Wilmer Alderman and Barbara Bench Alderman; and her forever love, Guy Lobdell ('66).

"Mom, I would do it all again. Love is our way, all mine to you". "XXOO"
-Kara

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Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).