Esther Lobdell 1919 - 2020
Esther Arlene Helberg Lobdell, 100, formerly of Bluffton, died on April 10, 2020.
She was born June 2, 1919, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to the late George R. Helberg and Gertrude Farmer Helberg.
She had been a resident of Mineola, Texas, for 40 years, formerly living in Bluffton, Ohio. She worked as a realtor and housewife. She was a member United Methodist Women and an Eastern Star for over 60 years in Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern A. Lobdell, in 1999. She also lost 7 sisters, 3 brothers, and one grandchild, Philip Lobdell.
Survivors include her children, Carolyn Lobdell of Mineola, Roy Lobdell (Patricia) of Mineola, Vern Lobdell, Jr. of Mineola, Edwin Lobdell (Pamela) of Ohio; fourteen grandchildren, Keith Bowers, Dawn Mack, Kelly Richard, Steve Lobdell, Krista Lloyd, Jason Lobdell, Brian Lobdell, Vern Lobdell III, Randall Lobdell, Laurea Cole, Miranda Lobdell, Micah Lobdell, Lori Schimtz, Ryan Lobdell; 21 great-grandchildren;14 great-great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held for Arlene at a later date and time. If desired, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 612 N Newsom St, Mineola, Texas 75773, or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
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