Dolores Jean Lombard

Dolores Jean Lombard was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Schnepps Heath Care Center. Dolores was born March 17, 1927, to Chester and Ruby (Studer) Yoder. Dolores married William (Bill) Lombard on June 5th, 1948. Dolores and Bill had two children, Pam (Paul) Klein and John (Wendy) Lombard.

Dolores worked 31 years as a chief program assistant at the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service. In her late years, Dolores was a very active community member; volunteering her time at the Senior Activity Center as well as being an active member of the Ithaca Church of God. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, but her great grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Genevieve Brown and infant brother, Maynard. She is survived by her son John (Wendy) Lombard of Ithaca, daughter Pam (Paul) Klein of Elk Rapids, Grandchildren Casey (Mandy) Lombard of Holly, and Shelby (Justin) Shankel of Ithaca, and her sister Joyce Raycraft of Alma. She is also survived five great-grandchildren: Emmalee and Carsen Shankel, Madison, Olivia, and Jordan Lombard and special nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the Ithaca Church of God Friday, March 1st, 2019. Visitation will be from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. The service will begin at 12:00 pm with internment to follow at the Ithaca Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ithaca Church of God and the Senior Activity Center.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.