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Bob was born on April 28, 1936, in Roundup, to Albert and Adelia Lambert. He grew up and attended school in the Lavina/Roundup area. His passion in school was sports, basketball being his favorite; he knew the scores of all the games to this day. He graduated from Lavina High School in 1954.
After graduation, he joined the Navy reserves (1954-1962). While in the reserves, he started his railroad career in 1955 with Northern Pacific in the Laurel car shop. In 1958, he was called to active duty as a physician's assistant until 1960. Upon his return, he resumed his railroad career, and on Dec. 31, 1960, he married his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth "Ann" Lehfeldt. Bob worked for NP, Burlington Northern and MRL as a carman in the car shop and he held the Local Chairman position for many years. He went on to the position of Vice General Chairman TCU Carman Division BN/JTP until his retirement in 1998.
Bob loved the outdoors, especially the Little Belt Mountains; he was a charter member of the M 4x4 Association for over 30 years and a member of the Rimrock 4x4 club for over 20 years. We spent many weekends camping and jeeping it through the hills. Snowmobile trips with family and friends in the winter. When he got his four-wheeler, he was the official tour guide and leader to all the family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Avis Neitzel. He is survived by his wife, Ann; and his two daughters, Jeanette (Scott) Wilm and Darolyn Schoonover, all of Laurel; six grandchildren, Lindsey Schoonover, Tracy (Ryan) Ralston, Annie Seaman, Bobby Seaman, Krista Wilm, all of Laurel, Amber Seaman of Mankato, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Tristin, Lexy, Shaylea Ralston and Bailey Seaman; one brother, Wes (Lila) Lambert of Raynesford; a sister, Aileen (Harry) Mattheis of Ryegate; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Laurel Cemetery. Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Lambert
Amber Seaman
September 1, 2007
I really miss you Grandpa.
Annie Seaman
May 8, 2007
I will always remember the way you laughed and the way you smiled.
How you always listen to our stories and then would tell us your own
I will always remember how much you loved life and never regretted a thing
But most of all I will always remember how much I love you and how you loved me!
Now you are in a better place and even though i can no longer see you, I will live my life knowing that you will always and forever be in my heart!!!
Missing you everyday Gampa in the Jeep!!
Gene and Doris Van Dyke
April 27, 2007
What we remember most about Bobby was his smile and that no matter where you saw him or what was going on he always had a moment to spend with you. He was a wonderful man.
Dennis & Angela Waldron
April 27, 2007
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Bob's passing. He was such a great person to be around. Always upbeat and happy. We enjoyed many hours camping and jeeping with him and his family.
John Farnes
April 26, 2007
This is Pastor John, I thought I would post a set of the notes on the service for those who could not come and for your own records of what was spoken. The day started rainy and cloudy, but 5min. before we started the sun came out, and stayed out until the end of the service. We were blessed with a great day outdoors, just like Bob would have liked it!
Funeral, Thursday April 26th, 11am
Bobby Leo Lambert
I would like to start by Having us remember the Man we are all here to honor today.
READ OBIT…
Bob, Bobby, Dad, Grandpa, Friend, fellow soldier, Chairman… you all knew him by different names… but even though all of those titles are quite different…
He was Real to all of you.
He told you his jokes…his laughter…gave you his attention.
Shared with you things about history and life he learned…even if it was chilli soup…
….Always welcoming a conversation…and never really wanting to end one!
Bob seemed to Love life, and wanted to bring others into the joy he found in it. It did not matter your background, he was always taking you with him…and your friends could come too… and if you went with him, you were going to have fun! And you might learn something free of charge too… we are yet to see how much of them were true, but no one could prove him wrong either….
Dr. James Dobson has said one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to his children is a portfolio of memories. They become the pillars and sinew that hold families together… it takes time to make them, but time can’t wash them away….Bob knit this family together, every generation has a connection here…Ann worked in concert with this… you are so lucky to have a man like him in your family.
A Great Epic of Love was left behind, one that you who survive must continue to value and learn, and live in yourself.
So today we remember life…
… but we must also deal with death… which we are here to do now.
So I ask myself….What would Jesus Do if He was here today?
I think we see the answer to that when He comes upon the Family of Lazarus… weeping at the loss of their loved brother. In the Gospel of John chpt. 11:35.. (it is the shortest verse in scripture..) but deep in meaning… it reads “Jesus wept”…..ELAB…. He would be here weeping with us in our loss today.we need to take this family in our arms and weep with them.
Death would not seem so wrong to us, if it were completely right. Life seems too valuable to be left to a few words on a stone. ……………….If death is final, then life is to be pitied the most…
In Gen. it says that God breathed into the nostrils of man … His very own breath, and that it was life. We see this life around us, and in others who touch us… We were created to be with Him, and even in His image…With love, laughter, and joy… this life was eternal, because death did not yet exisit.
But then something went wrong with us and “Death” was birthed in our sin, and steals from us the life God intended each of us to live. It is a tyrant that has seemingly an unavoidable appointment with each of us now. Even good men do not escape…
BUT>>>>
In the story we just mentioned of Lazarus… Jesus demonstrated the power of life over death before the whole town of Bethany… raising a man from the dead. Trying to encourage them all, that if they would trust Him they would not even have to fear death. He told Lazarus “Rise up!” and he did!
I ask you to remember now the message of Easter, the message of the New Testament, and the Message of Christ…
Jesus again defeats sin and death, makes a mockery of it and strips its power off of us, when He raises Himself from the dead! Life is greater then death, and death is made His slave…
If we trust in Him… that life is given to us as well, and the choice is ours to make.
It’s the legacy of Life left to us by Christ! It is Hope. It takes Faith. But it is ours for the taking if you trust in Him.
IN CLOSING>>>
Bobby has left his legacy with us as well, it is not one that we have to follow, it is one we should.
He worked hard, Loved greatly, Laughed boldly, and created life around his own.
He held his grandkids and rocked them to sleep, He maybe helped you push your Jeep out of a mud hole, or lead you through the Belts on his four wheeler, helped you catch and cook your first fish….
It is an example you should follow and it too is a choice you make. But you should make every effort to keep that alive in this family. Continue to love and share as he did with you. It is the greatest honor you could give to him, to continue what he started with his life.
Would you pray with me today? Take a moment of his life that you hold dear and think about that in honor to him in the moment of silence after the prayer.
Prayer-
TAPS and 21 gun salute.
So... that gives you an idea of the service. It was my pleasure and privilege to be a part of this with your family.
May He bring hope and healing to you all.
In His service, Pastor John Farnes
Judith Foster
April 24, 2007
Ann and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bobby. Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bobby was like a "big" brother to me growing up.
Love,
Judy & Joe Foster
Betty & Larry Lister
April 23, 2007
Ann - We were so sorry to hear about Bob. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob and Carol Lenertz
April 22, 2007
Dear Ann and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed by many.
God Bless all of you
Bob and Carol Lenertz
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