Althea H Lombard

Pompano Beach, FL – Althea Diane (Heins) Lombard, 89, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Born on May 3, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles Anton Heins and Claire Gertrude Heins. Althea attended the Northfield School for Girls for high school before moving on to the University of Miami, where she met the love of her life, Max Lombard. She grew up with a vibrant spirit that carried her through a beautifully lived life. While at the university, her grace and beauty were recognized when she was crowned Miss Desert Inn.

Althea dedicated her professional life to others, shaping young minds as a second-grade teacher and later keeping things running smoothly as a medical office administrator and assistant.

Althea and Max shared a deep, enduring love, celebrating 63 years of marriage before his passing. They truly did everything together, building a partnership filled with shared passions and adventures. Together, they conquered the world as true travelers, visiting nearly 50 countries and exploring almost all of the United States. They glided across dance floors competing in ballroom dancing, and shared a unique passion for fencing after Max convinced her to join the university's Fencing Club. Their quiet moments were just as connected, as they both loved reading, listening to classical music, and attending operas together.

Family was a foundational part of Althea's life. Because she and Max did not have children of their own, her sister Carol Jean's children, her niece and nephews, became her absolute pride and

joy. She poured her love into them, acting as a confidante, and a constant, supportive presence in all of their lives.

When she wasn't with family or adventuring with Max, Althea filled her days with things that brought her personal peace and intellectual joy. She wrote poetry, and challenged herself daily with crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She held a deep appreciation for nature, finding beauty in autumn leaves, bird watching, pine cones, and vibrant flowers, especially orchids. Althea also had a soft heart for animals, especially her beloved cats, Lovey and Kitten. Proud of her German heritage, she never turned down a good beer with a nice head on it.

Althea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Max Lombard; her parents, Charles and Claire Heins; and her sister, Carol Jean (Heins) Toomey.

She is survived by her brother-in-law, Jerry Toomey; her niece, Trisha Toomey Rogers (Matt); and her nephews, Stephen Toomey (Kathryn), Raymond Toomey (Debra), and Kenneth Toomey (Carlene). She is also survived by her great-nephews, Jared Toomey (Katie), John Toomey (Christine), and Neal Toomey; her great-great-niece, Sutton Toomey; and her great-great-nephews, Styles Toomey and Sterling Toomey.

Althea leaves behind a cherished extension of her family through Max, including his nephew, Mark Lombard (Claudia); his niece, Tiina Lombard; his great-niece, Sophia Lombard; and his great-nephew, Hunter Deakman.

A memorial service will be held in January 2027 at the Woodlawn Park Cemetery North in Miami, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Althea's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.