Libbie Utley Lambert

Libbie Utley Lambert "Sweethearts Forever" Libbie Utley Lambert came into this world April 19, 1915, and left this world peacefully surrounded by her family on February 16, 2008, after a long life of service to all who knew her. She was the daughter of Samuel Utley and Rosetta Adeline Bridges. Libbie was an example of unselfish service. The consummate wife, mother, and grandmother, she led an elegantly simple life centered on the fundamental principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints, she served faithfully in the organizations of the Church well into her 80's and supported her husband in his many Church assignments, including a mission to Crow Agency, Montana. She was preceded in death by her eternal sweetheart, Elwood Delyle Lambert, whom she married January 17, 1934, in the Manti LDS Temple. Also preceded by her parents, seven siblings, three grandchildren, and friends too numerous to count. A devoted wife, beloved mother, and "good true friend," she was a woman of grace and dignity who was loved by everyone. She provided a home full of love for all including her posterity of 175 and a spiritual atmosphere for all who came into her house to receive their blessings from her husband, the patriarch. We'll always remember apple parties, postum parties, making "cooking," popcorn balls, playing games, "tea" parties for the grandchildren and lunch for whomever stopped by. She served her ancestors, caring for her failing grandmother through the years of her own childhood. She never quite uprooted herself from her Sevier or Millard County roots or the friends and family of her farm-girl beginnings. She loved her companion deeply from the time she first saw him when she was 13 years old, and now, 80 years later, they are together and still in love. A great example of what a marriage should be. Song was always in her heart and in her home. She left this world with a smile on her face as the music "Love At Home" played softly in the background. As she wrote in her journal, "every day with my beloved Elwood is a spiritual experience." She is survived by her brothers Clem, Val, and Thad; her children, Neal (Anne), Gary (Barbara), Leer (Karen), Gordon (Jacquelyn), and Annette (Steve) Suite, and their families. The family would like to thank Silverado Hospice, especially Jess, for their loving care. A viewing will be held Tuesday, February 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park (3401 S. Highland Drive). Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m., Mt. Olympus Tenth Ward, 3610 E. 3510 S., Salt Lake City.