Remembering Lula Oldman

Lula was a doting mother, loyal employee, precious co-worker with sparkling eyes and an infectious laugh. For 30 years plus, I was greeted with, "Can WE go home NOW?!!" We would both laugh; Lula would end her day and I would begin mine. You are now home Lula....Precious friend.  

-          Steve and Lou Hudson

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I worked closely with Lula on night shift for many years. She was the kindest woman, never complained once about the many times she had an ER draw, or a STAT draw on the floor. Just simply said "thank you" and did her job without question, hesitation. She worked for the patients, knowing that what she did mattered. We shared out coffee breaks together sometimes, and she never had a negative or hated word in her thoughts. She worked hard for what she had and had a bright future. I miss working with Lula and often think about her when I sit down for my coffee break. Rest easy my friend.

-          Haleah Smith

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What I remember from Lula was Lula was always ready for the day. She greeted everyone, every day with a positive attitude and always started her shift by saying “It’s going to be a good day.” Lula was very kind to all she came in contact with and had lots of good Navajo jokes and Navajo food.    

-          Camille Aloysuis

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To me, Lula had a huge caring heart. She was always cheerful and positive. She was always the person who acknowledged everyone's hard work. She rarely started her shift without thanking me for doing an excellent job and that meant the world to me because it’s not every day that I get to hear that from someone. Hearing this made me want to continue to strive to do the best for the patients and the team.  Plus, she always had the cutest shoes that she walked gracefully in. I do dearly miss her.

-          Echo Thomas

I would like to share a little memory about Lilly and Lula: We would always talk about going to the casino. It was always fun to talk about if we won or lost. Lula and Lilly worked really hard. I worked with both of them and I can say that I learned so much from them.

-          Gabrielle B. Montoya

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If I could thank both Lula and Lilly for the time they took training me I would. They were a part of the phlebotomist I became and taught me what little Navajo I know now. Both of them were great women and I will miss their smiles, humor and hearing them say "hello!" when they walked in those lab doors ready for their shift.

-          Damita Clawson