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John Lambert

Johnston - John F. Lambert, 88, of Johnston, IA, passed away in the company of his family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Mercy Hospice of Johnston.

John was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, sons Bruce Lambert of Des Moines, Iowa and David (Julie) Lambert of Geneva, Illinois as well as a daughter, Linda (Kurt) LaCoste of Fort Worth, Texas; his cherished grandchildren, Samantha, Jackson, Tanner, William and Addison; his sister, Norma (Lambert) Murphy and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on April 5th at St. Mary of Nazareth in Johnston, Iowa at 11:00 AM with a visitation two hours prior to the service. A second service will be held on April 6th at All Saints Church in Keokuk, Iowa at 1:00 PM with a visitation two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mercy Hospice-Johnston at https://foundation.mercydesmoines.org/donate/.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Mar. 31, 2019.

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March 30, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you the comfort you need in this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:4.

A J

March 30, 2019

My condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3

March 29, 2019

My family and I send our heartfelt condolences for your loss. As you endure this difficult time of sorrow, please turn to the Most High God for strength and comfort as his word assures us at 1 Peter 5:6,7 "he cares for you."

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St. Mary of Nazareth

Johnston, IA

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5

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of Nazareth

Johnston, IA

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All Saints Church

Keokuk, IA

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1:00 p.m.

All Saints Church

Keokuk, IA

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