Paula Rolland

Paula Rolland, 61, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Bode, passed away August 9, 2011 at the Humboldt Care Center North.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.  Interment will be in St. Olaf Cemetery, Bode.

Paula is survived by her mother, Joyce Rolland of Humboldt; sister, Sandy (Scott) Satern of Livermore; brothers, Mike Rolland of Geddes, SD, and Larry Rolland of Peoria, AZ; 4 nieces and nephews; 3 step nieces and nephews; 3 great nieces and nephews; and 1 great step niece.  She was preceded in death by her father, Garmon Rolland.

Paula Rolland, the daughter of Garmon and Joyce (Olson) Rolland, was born January 26, 1950 at Fort Dodge, Iowa.  She was raised and educated at Bode and graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 1968.  She then attended the Nursing Assistant Program in Fort Dodge and was employed by Mercy Hospital later becoming Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Paula enjoyed traveling which included trips to Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, and Mexico.  She also enjoyed bowling leagues in Humboldt, trips to the casino, and shopping.  She loved time spent with family, especially her nieces and nephews.  She loved her co-workers and friends and their breakfast club.  Paula took great pride in pet sitting for her family and friends.  She collected Snow Babies, Precious Moments, and Ironwood carvings.

Paula’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who lent support to Paula and her family throughout her illness especially to Vicky Bacon and Cindy Chavez.