Dorothy Alcora Lombard, 97, was called home to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  Born in Paulding, Ohio, she was a daughter to the late, Andrew J. Danklefson and Lena a. (Mossoney)Danklefson.  She graduated from Paulding High School and was Salutatorian of the class of 1941.  She continued her education in Columbus, Ohio and worked as a laboratory and x-ray technician at Lutheran Hospital.  She later was employed by FWCS as a media clerk at North Side High School and Northrop High School.  After retirement she became a member of the National, State, and local garden clubs; and she pursued training in flower design and became an accredited flower show judge of Indiana.  She enjoyed gardening, traveling, bridge, church choir and most of all, her family.  She was a life long Presbyterian and most recently was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Dorothy is survived by sons; Max (Jean) Lombard of Euless, TX and Joe (Babs) Lombard of Canyon, TX; a daughter, Laura (Kevin) Himmelhaver of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jake, Joe, Lindy, Tate, Sam and Annie; and great grandchildren, Alexis, Owen, Miles, Jones, Meyer and Millie.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph L Lombard, in 2006; and her sister, Ruth Alice Buehler.

Private services will be held for the family.  She will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Heartland Hospice, League for the Blind or Garden Club of Indiana.