George Frank Lambert, Jr.
November 22, 1923 – April 8, 2013
George, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully the evening of April 8, 2013, of natural causes.
George was born in Mill Creek, Oklahoma to George Frank Lambert, Sr. and Sarah Adeline Coplin. George served our country in the United States Navy from September 23, 1942 until January 19, 1946. George was an aviation mechanic and served in Hawaii and on Johnston Island. On July 20, 1947 he married Wanda Jean Calaway in Seminole, Oklahoma. George and Wanda lived in Oklahoma, North Dakota and New Mexico during George’s career as a Drilling Supervisor with Amerada Hess Corporation. Upon his retirement, they moved to Missoula and then Helena, Montana. George was very active in his church, serving as a Deacon at Canyon Ferry Baptist Church and then Calvary Baptist Church. George loved playing golf and bridge.
George was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and daughter, Vicki (Doug) Krebs. George is survived by his wife Wanda, daughter Julie Mattson of Hastings, Minnesota, son Michael Lambert of Helena and daughter Shelly (Brian) Cornell of Billings. George was the grandfather of Jeremy (Bridget) Mattson, Kimberly Williams Graber (Tim Graber), Troy, Shawn and Clay Callihan and Alison Cornell. George was great grandfather to Boston Mattson and Brett and Brady Williams.
A viewing with George’s family receiving friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1225 Knight St, Helena, with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church. A social gathering will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Interment with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. Memorials may be sent in George’s name to that of donor’s choice. To offer a condolence to the family or share a memory of George, please visit below.
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Calvary Baptist Church
1225 Knight Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Calvary Baptist Church
1225 Knight Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the the church
Friday April 12, 2013
Calvary Baptist Church
Helena, Montana
Interment
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Calvary Baptist Church
1225 Knight Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Calvary Baptist Church
1225 Knight Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the the church
Friday April 12, 2013
Calvary Baptist Church
Helena, Montana
Interment
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Terri and Chuck Paske says
Dear Wanda, we were very sorry to learn of Georges passing. We are on the road and are praying to be home soon. Please know that our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. George was a wonderful man whom we also loved and admired. May God bring you all comfort in these hours of grief and joy in knowing George and Vicki are together with bright smiles. Go in Faith! Chuck &Terri Paske
Jim & Deb Jorde says
Thinking of you & Praying for you. It was great having you all here for Jeremy & Bridgets
Wedding “many moons ago” and not only did we get “the best son-in-law” but all of you as
an extended family.
What a great reunion it must be for George, Vicki & Jim
Linda Faye Raan says
Dear Wanda and family, We were so very sorry to hear about George passing away. He was such a dear man and we cherish our times with him. We will never forget the memories of high school with all of you and our dear sweet Vicki. And spending time with you near the end of Vicki’s life. We know he is in heaven with Vicki and Jim too, and that there was a joyous reunion, but know how much he will be missed by all of you. Take care and God bless all of you at this sad time. With love and prayers, Linda Faye (Holte) and Gary Raan and Gale (Ellsworth) and James Folvag and families xoxo
Nancy Crump says
Aunt Wanda and family,
Memories of you are so special. Like a trip to Oklahoma to spend the summer. It was my first long visit away from Mother and Dad. You and Uncle Jr. hold a very special place in our hearts.
Our prayers are with you and know that you understand the rejoicing in Heaven. God never promised us that things would be easy but that HE would also be with us. As we sing “Even in the Valley God is Good.”
Sally Iverson says
Wanda and family,
Alan and I are so sorry to hear of Georges’ passing. I will never forget Julie and I working together with her dad at Amerada Hess. We had great fun laughing and teasing with all the men way back in the 70’s, I have great memories of those years. Bless all of you at this sad time. Our hearts are with you. Alan and Sally Iverson
Cheryl Vukasin says
Dear Wanda & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. It was an honor to know George. He was a wonderful, kind, caring and compassionate individual. We often talked about how much his family meant to him and how proud he was of his family. He will be greatly missed!
Respectfully,
Cheryl Vukasin
Dallas & Valarie Lalim says
Wanda and family:
We are so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sincerely,
Dallas & Valarie Lalim