We are sad to report that Lola Dickerson, the wife of UCLA biochemistry Professor Emeritus Richard Dickerson, passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 93.
Lola Hulderson Dickerson Obituary
Lola Hulderson Dickerson, 93, of Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Lola grew up in Iowa and received her degree from the University of Minnesota. She met her husband, Richard Dickerson, while they were both working as ushers at the University concert hall.
Lola and Richard were married in 1956 and moved to California in 1963, where Lola raised their five children. She was actively involved in her children’s lives, volunteering in their schools, leading Girl Scout troops, hosting AFS students, and always keeping the family cookie jar full of her famous chocolate chip cookies. Lola was also known for her great love of flowers, her amazing garden, and her discerning eye for antiques.
Lola is survived by her husband, Richard, and their five children: Joyce, Sara, Lise, Dan, and Ian, as well as their nine grandchildren.
A celebration of her life was held at Villa Gardens in Pasadena on March 23, 2024, at 10am. Lola will be dearly missed and always treasured.
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Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penny@chem.ucla.edu.