Dora Belle Pudenz

Dora Pudenz, age 59 of Lake City, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.  Dora Belle was born on October 14, 1964, she was adopted by Richard and Beverly (McCaulley) Lamberty in Denver, CO.  She lived there until the age of four before moving to Lake City, IA.

Dora was blessed with three children: Heather, Allie, and Justin.  She worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at Shady Oaks for several years.  Dora enjoyed going camping, fishing, and watching the Denver Broncos.  Most of all, Dora cherished her time with her grandchildren and family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Heather (Scott) Anderson, of Manson, IA, Allie (Will) Daniel of Lake City, IA, and Justin (Amanda) Pope of Jefferson, IA, grandchildren: Austin and Dausin Olberding, Jaydin, Caydin, Tysin, Raygin, and Kamdin Anderson, Ayden, Zoie, Jersie, Blakelie, and Melodie Daniel, and Blayne and Cole Pope; mother Beverly Lamberty of Manson, IA; siblings: Leona Davis of Denver, CO, Kay (Chris) Prima of Clarksville, TN, and Terrena Borrego of Clarinda, IA.

Dora was preceded in death by her father Richard Lamberty, brothers Rex Rusher and Shawn Lamberty, and grandson Alexzander Pope.