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JOSEPH LAMBERT, JR. Obituary


Joseph A. Lambert, Jr. 64, a resident of Mount Vernon passed away at his home on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

He was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 1, 1950, the son of Joseph Andrew Sr. and Josephine Lambert.

Joe worked for Brown and Root Construction as a pipe fitter at various refineries for many years.

He married Elizabeth Ann Swain on November 23, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV.

Joe loved golfing, fishing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Lambert of the family home; step-son, Rob Lawson of Lake Stevens, WA; stepdaughters, Cathy VanZanten and her husband Gary of Lynden, WA and their children Travis and Cailey VanZanten, Gina Smith of Burlington, WA; brother, Ted Lambert and his wife Marcia of Bellingham, WA; three sisters, Jan Kales and her husband Steve of Bellingham, WA, Jackie Trott and her husband Tim of Bellingham, WA, Lisa Lambert of CA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gwen Cook.

In honoring his wishes there will be no services.

Memorials may be given to The Hospice of the Northwest, 227 Freeway Drive, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2014.
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I'm so sorry for the loss of Joseph. May you find peace and comfort in reading Matt 5:4.

July 24, 2014

Liz, I was sorry to read of Joes passing.

cheryl nicholson

June 27, 2014

Joe;
Rest in peace my friend. Went to Whatcom and BHS with Joe. Your folks lived on a letter street then Sorry for your loss Ted and Lambert family.

David Twining

June 26, 2014

Marcia, Ted and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace and may you find peace through time and memories.

Vickie Beard Presler

June 26, 2014

thanks Joe for your friendship over the years, may you rest in peace, your friend, Glenn

glenn howard

June 26, 2014

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