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Steve Thompson
May 9, 2019
I know this is late to reply, my fault for misplacing it. Lola had a strong positive influence on my life and others as sixteen year old kids trying to figure out life. As mentioned before we studied senior life saving and became a life guard under her direction. She was not only a beautiful talented your women in her own right, she was fun to be around. This age of innocence only lasted one summer 1963. We never saw her again but we never forgot her. Here we all are at seventy years old. It is painful to loose someone of this magnitude who helped many people through her life.
Steve Thompson
April 18, 2015
You along with Frank Hershey at Maple Grove Pool in Lancaster, Pa in 1963, taught myself and two others Senior Life Saving so we could be lifes guard at Maple Grove Pool. You were a diver at MSU, Frank was a punter at PSU.
Vitalie Burcovschi
July 13, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jeff Morisette
July 7, 2014
Lola was always smiling and always kind, I knew her through my work at NASA; where she always asked about my daughter's swimming. She was a modern day Renaissance woman.
July 3, 2014
It was an honor and privilege to know you Lola. Rest in Peace
John Blanchard, Tampa, FL
Wayne Warren
July 1, 2014
I'm sad to learn of Lola's passing. I hadn't seen her in several years, but we worked together at the National Space Science Data Center at NASA in the early 1970s and she lived only a block away from me in Greenbelt.
Stehen Thompson
June 8, 2014
Lola was my senior life saving instructor at Maple Grove Swimming Pool in Lancaster,Pennsylvania, in 1963. She was tough but fair and so full of energy we adored her. I never forgot her and am so said to hear she has passed.
Sperry Krueger
June 8, 2014
We will have a celebration of Lola's life on Saturday, June 14 at 10am.
Solid Rock Church
5401 Good Luck Road
Riverdale, MD 20737
Arturo Restrepo Aristizabal
June 6, 2014
I spend almost two fruitful years working with Lola at the GCMD team, although with ups and downs as a NASA rookie contractor, I will always keep in my mind the word that she sets in my soul and my mind forever "PLEASE ALWAYS REINVENT YOURSELF BOY". Many candles and happy returns for you Lola.
MICHELE SMITH
May 19, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Lola's passing. I had a fun experience years ago helping to create a GCMD tutorial CD for a conference in Budapest!
Don Wylie
May 17, 2014
Lola's sweet smile always lighten up everyone's day. Her kind words and pleasant greetings always made us
feel among friends.
I met Lola 28 years ago when she started at NASA and worked in field research programs that involved many scientists from many institutions. Lola was
a friend to all of us.
We kept in touch years after the programs we worked on at NASA ended sharing stories of our families and
adventures.
My heart goes out to Sperry and Joel their spouses and kids because they've lost a sweet Mom and Grandma.
Rebecca Bilodeau
May 15, 2014
I Knew Lola For only 2 Years While I Was At GCMD, I'm So Sorry to Hear of Her Loss. She Was So Supportive Of Me at the Begining Of My Career, And She Was An Inspiration. I Wouldn't Be Where I Am Without Having Had Her Confidence In Me.
Scott Ritz
May 14, 2014
I worked with Lola for 18 years on the Global Change
Master Directory. She was my mentor and a good friend. Lola loved to tell me about how much she loved her parent's house on the hill in PA. She loved to fly airplanes and the peacefulness of flying. I am the person I am today because she decided to take a chance on hiring a young 26 year old. It has been an adventure Lola. We have had our ups and downs, but you made an impact on many people. I hope that somewhere you are out there behind the controls of a Cessna 172 and at peace.
Roy Jenne
May 7, 2014
Lola had an especially good fit for her work on the Master Directory at NASA Goddard. First, she liked to work with other people and to help them. She also had a special background in several science areas (such as climatology, earth science, geography). This permitted Lola to deliver a unique coupling between science and data when she described the satellite sensors, the data sets and the data access tools for the Master Directory. From about July 1979-1989, I had much work with NASA Goddard, the US Climate Program Office, and the National Academy. I have many fond memories of interactions with Lola.
It is clear that Lola and her family have had a very difficult struggle with cancer. My deep sympathies go to the family.
Larry Klein
May 6, 2014
We will remember Lola as the person whose leadership, vision and energy made NASA's Global Change Master Directory, the heavily used and important data discovery resource that exists today.
Larry Klein
April 27, 2014
Lola was our neighbor for many years in Greenbelt. She was always bright and smiling. We will miss her dearly.
Lee Belbin
April 25, 2014
I best remember dancing with Lola under the midnight sun on a mountain in Tromso. She was one of the nicest people I had ever met and was reminded that I intoduced her like that.
Fishnet Team
April 24, 2014
Fishnet staff will dearly miss Ms. Lola coming in and always order a Salmon Grilled with cucumber sauce and coleslaw. She always came in with a mood that would lighten up all of our moods.
L Green
April 23, 2014
My heart is so heavy to hear Lola's passing. She was so full of life and curiosity. I am very sorry for her family and friends.
Janis and Reuben Brown
April 23, 2014
I worked with Lola many years ago on the GCMD. She was especially kind to us when my husband took ill; he still uses the thoughtful gift that she brought to him then. We both were very saddened to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues.
Lorena Marsans
April 23, 2014
I knew Lola from our work at the Global Change Master Directory. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
James Sturdivant
April 23, 2014
I dearly will miss Lola. For years she has been my true friend and neighbor. We enjoyed times at the Greenbelt Aquatic Center and in the Greenbrooke Estates meetings and activities.
Kathy Fontaine
April 23, 2014
Lola - we've talked a lot over the last few years about decisions we've made and how they've shaped our lives. These were wonderful discussions, and I'll miss them....and you. Peace.
Andi Reynolds
April 23, 2014
Oh, Lola -- You were always so bright, vibrant, and alive. We met when I was assigned as your TA at Chapel Hill and became close friends. We always picked up right where we left off if time got away from us. I'm so glad we were friends. Condolences to your family and friends, because you will be missed.
Christina Lief
April 23, 2014
Lola was a colleague and friend. I worked with her since 2002 and she was an inspiration and mentor to me. She will be terribly missed. My sincere condolences to family and friends. Christina Lief, NOAA/NCDC
Janice Chiddo
April 22, 2014
Lola will be missed by her Greenbelt neighbors. I am most greatful that she was able to mentor my daughter through high school and college. She was a key member of the Architectural Committee for Greenbrook Homeowners Association. God bless Lola. We will miss her
william campbell
April 22, 2014
I knew Lola both as her branch head at Goddard and friend for many years. Peaceful journey.
Laura Cochran
April 22, 2014
I was sorry to hear of Lola's passing. I knew her from Goddard. She was a kind and bright person and she will be missed.
Sharon Parquet
April 22, 2014
I was so sorry to hear that Lola passed away. I really enjoyed our talks in the parking lot at the end of the day. Many nights we would talk for almost one hour reflecting on life and the blessings recieved from GOD. I shall miss her smile and that wonderful glow! My thoughts and prayers are with the family .
Gene Major
April 22, 2014
Lola was a great friend and mentor. I worked with Lola for over 14 years on the GCMD project at NASA/GSFC and knew her for many years before that. She was an inspiration to all the knew her. Her loss is great, but just knowing how many lives she touched helps.
Michael Hensley
April 22, 2014
I really enjoyed talks with Lola over the years. We have a chocolate jar and she would stop by for a piece and a chat. She was a really fun and interesting person.
April 22, 2014
God Bless, you and your family.
Edward M. Young
Carroll Hood
April 22, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Carol Holcombe
April 22, 2014
I'm so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Lola over the last 7 years, she will be missed by all.
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