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David Lambert Obituary
passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, while vacationing in Escondido, California. He was 77 years of age. He was born in Detroit, Michigan February 20, 1932. David graduated Romulus High School and Dearborn College in Michigan and finished his education at Arizona State University, majoring in Accounting. He was called to active duty in the United States Air Force in 1951 and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1971. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Soldier's Medal for bravery while in the Air Force. When he first moved to Phoenix, he worked for then Governor Bruce Babbitt and the Civic Plaza. Following this, he opened up a private tax accounting business with offices in Phoenix and Black Canyon City, Arizona. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 58 years, Carla and his 3 daughters Linda Elaine Ellis and Kathryne Anne Kennedy of Glendale, Arizona and Carla Elizabeth Wolf of Winchester, Kentucky. His daughter Mitzi Diane Thompson passed away in 2005. He also had 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. David was know throughout the State of Arizona for his philanthropic work in Lions Clubs International. He was a member of the Phoenix Metro Lions Club and a Past District Govenor of Lions District 21-A. He served the Arizona Multiple District as Chairman of the Council of Governors during the years 1981-82 and received many awards during his lifetime of Lions work including multiple International Lions recognitions. He was twice the recipient of the coveted Melvin Jones Fellowship award. He was a devout Republican and was honored as an outstanding Republican in 2003. He received an outstanding humanitarian award in 2009 from President Obama. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 10:30am at the Deer Valley Free Methodist Light and Life Church located at 15220 N. 39th Ave. Phx, AZ 85053. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, 3427 N. 32nd St. Phx, AZ 85018-5606 in Dave Lambert's name.
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Earl & Nancy Thompson
September 8, 2009
I certainly will miss my friendly, helpful and caring neighbor. Oh my gosh, I'll bet Dave and Elmer are revving up things in heaven right this very minute!
Our love to you, Carla.
Earl & Nancy
Al & Marge Williams
September 7, 2009
We don't eat a peach that our peach peeling days aren't talked and laughted about as we recall all the wonderful times spent with Dave both as Lions and friends. Our love to you and the girls, Carla.. Dave has moved on to the next realm, where he probably already has them listening and laughing.
Love, prayers
John & Rita Swengle
September 6, 2009
Dave will be missed by all who knew him and loved his jovial personality while keeping business very professional. We all loved
Dave and ones who worked around Dave knew his love of life and
his deep love for his family.
We have know Dave for over 15years and our hearts are heavy with
grief., but knowing he is with God is a very comforting feeling.
God Blessings go to the family
Carlos Ontiveros
September 6, 2009
We have lost a true Lion.
He belived in WE SERVE and he did.
It was an honor to have known and served with you.
Have a good flight old buiddy!
Lions Carlos and Helen Ontiveros
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