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Rebecca Jean Lard

1959 - 2017

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1959

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2017

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Rebecca Lard Obituary

Lard, Rebecca Jean (nee Jackola)
58, of Glendale, AZ passed away unexpectedly on January 26th, 2017 at home. She was born January 2, 1959 in Waukegan, IL and raised in Winthrop Harbor, IL. Rebecca was a Registered Nurse for 30 years, finishing her career with Hospice of the Valley. She loved her children, grandchildren, birds and especially her dogs. She enjoyed painting, drawing and reading. Camping with her family was her favorite. Survivors include her children, Marsha Dokken, Matthew Davidson, Michelle Davidson, Michael Davidson; grandchildren, Nicholas, Ashley (Brent), Donesia, Cortney, Damien, Haley, Jacob, Dezalynn; one great grandchild, Mileena; Father, Paul Jackola; siblings, Kathryn (Thomas) Cooper, Robert (Jodi) Jackola, Sharon (Timothy) Wynn, Bruce (Debbie) Jackola, Laura Stigall, Russell (Angie) Jackola, Ronald (Jan) Jackola and Kimberly (Thomas) Nowotarski; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Rebecca was proceeded in death by her mother Elizabeth "Betty" Jackola. Visitation will be
held February 2, 2017 from 12:30-3:00p.m., with service to follow at Best Funeral Home 9380 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 31, 2017.

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Mary Lotts

February 14, 2017

I heard about Rebecca's passing. She was my dads hospice nurse and we grew to love her as much as my dad. I am so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful loving and caring person

January 31, 2017

I would like to send my condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

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