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Gwen Lam Obituary

Gwen Lam DENTON- Gwen Lam, 90 fabulous years young, passed away June 25 after a brief illness. Beloved sister, aunt and friend, proud veteran, accomplished and respected professional, and published author, she was, above all else, a devoted Christian. Gwen often described herself as a teenager stuck in an old person's body. In 1989, Gwen retired back to Texas to live at Good Samaritan Village in Denton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Elie Lam of Denver City, Texas and brothers and sisters, Eva Dell Lam, Dr. Conrad Lam of Farmington, Mich., Elie Lam, Wichita Falls, Texas, Margaret Fulton and Kathleen Dudley of Lubbock, Texas, Ledger Lam and Ruby Hutto of Phoenix, Ariz., Raybon Lam Durango, Colo., and Marvin Lam, Hoquiam, Wash. Gwen is survived by sister, Norma Emler as well as over 50 much loved nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Friday, June 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Denton. Burial will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lubbock City Cemetery in Lubbock. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Denton or Denton Good Samaritan or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jun. 28, 2012.

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michelle dudley allen

June 30, 2012

My Dear Aunt Gwen I will miss you so very much. I love you as well. I am sorry I could not be there but you are in my heart forever. there will always be a void in my lfe You were a special part of me and I enjoyed our conversations on the phone. you were so bubbly and lively.I know that you are an angel now in the heavenly realms of glory and will always be looking down from above. I will always remember you and love you. I want to say that you were a beautiful lady who inspired everyone. Thanks for the memories.

Nephew Jimmy (Jim) Hutto

June 28, 2012

Oh Aunt Gwen we will miss you so. You were always a rock of faith in the Lord. You encouraged me to move mountains with prayer and lots of it. I was blessed with being able to share her 90th with her & the family a few months ago. I asked Gwen what was the one moment in her life she remembers the most. She said "when Good Housekeeping bought her first article for $20 back in the 40's". That was alot of money back then! Thanks for the memories Gwen and know you will always be with us. Your positive walk with God will continue to be an inspiration to us everyday. Lots of Love & Hugs in his Mighty Name!

Bill DeBerry and Bill DeBerry Jr.

June 27, 2012

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