BOMBER MEMORIAL
GUY WILLIAM LOBDELL ~ Class of 1966
January 19, 1948 - June 7, 2006
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Guy W. Lobdell was born January 19, 1948 to Robert and Rhonda Giberson Lobdell in Aberdeen, WA. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 7, 2006.
After growing up on the coast he moved to this area and became a Richland Bomber graduating with the Class of 1966 from Richland's Columbia High School.
Following in his father's footsteps he joined the United States Marine Corp on July 14, 1966. He proudly and bravely served two tours in Vietnam. The first time with HMM-364 from 1967-1968, and the second time he served with HMM-263 from 1968-1969. During his military career he earned two Purple Hearts at Phu-Bai, one in 1968 and the other in 1969. He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, Combat Aircrew Insignia with three stars, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Flight Strike Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Air Medal with Bronze Star.
He married the love of his life Nola Alderman Lobdell ('69) while still in the Marines in 1969.
Guy started his career in Law Enforcement with Franklin County, back when the territory was so small he was often the only deputy on duty. From there he went on to the Richland Police Department where he received officer of the year twice, once from the Jaycees and again from the Kiwanis.
During this time Guy and Nola settled into their home in Richland where they raised a family. Guy was a good father and loving husband. He supported his children as each one grew. Picking them up whenever they fell and pushing them when they needed to be pushed. He could be tough when he had to be and gentle when he needed to be.
In his retirement years Guy was involved in the Marine Corp League (becoming a lifetime member), the D.V.A. and most recently his beloved Greyhound rescue. He and Nola rescued and adopted three themselves. He would enjoy standing on the back patio watching them running laps and not caring that they were wearing ruts in his lawn (that he was very particular about). Their freedom from what they endured meant more to him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Nola Alderman Lobdell; daughter Kara Lobdell Squire ('91), her fiancée and fellow U. S. Marine James Kent Jr; son and daughter-in-law Curtis and Danielle Lobdell; son and daughter-in-law Scott ('99 honorary) and Rashael Lobdell; grandchildren: Savannah, Tori, Brenton and Jadelyn; two sisters: Marie Crockett and Wilma McGlothlin; two brothers: George Lobdell and Alan Lobdell ('69) also numerous special nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rhoda Lobdell.
Guy was tough as nails, and he went through a lot (many things that would have killed a "normal" person long ago). He kept on going and going no matter what. No matter the pain, until finally it got to be too much, and he needed to rest his weary body.
There was a celebration of Guy's life at the Knights of Columbus at 2500 Chester Road in Richland at 3pm on Saturday, June 17, 2006.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Greyhound Pets, Inc.; c/o Bunny Richardson, Treasurer; P.O. Box 891; Woodinville, WA 98072 in Guy's name.
"Love is our way, all mine to you".
"Semper Fi"!
NOTE: His wife, Nola ('69), passed away December 8, 2022.
Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).