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Dustin Lamb Obituary
September 5, 1990 - February 27, 2014
Dustin was born September 5, 1990, in Garden City, Kansas.
As a young child Dustin was curious about everything, he loved people and avidly participated in all kinds of sports. After moving to Grand Junction in 2003, he attended East Middle School's Challenge Program and played bass in the Jazz Band. His active lifestyle continued through high school at Fruita Monument where he enjoyed sports, Ag Mechanics, and little britches rodeo. His aspiration to become a Marine fueled a desire to graduate early and to enlist before graduation in 2008. Dustin went on his first deployment with the eleventh Marine Expeditionary Unit, providing Humanitarian Assistance in over 13 countries. He shared his parents' anniversary on March 25th, 2009, when he married Alyssa (Hunter) Binkley. On March 16th 2010, they were blessed with their daughter, Payton Lamb.
Dustin was honorably discharged from active duty and returned to his hometown of Fruita where he was employed at Tetra Technologies. He enjoyed his job and all of the wonderful people he worked with. When Dustin wasn't working he took Payton fishing, ice skating and to the park.
Dustin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Coy, and uncle, Leonard Coy Jr. He is survived by his parents, Rocklyn and Deborah Lamb; grandparents, Thomas and Kathleen Moeger; Geneva Coy, Fruita, CO; Leeroy Lamb, Burlington CO; uncle, Nicholas Lamb, Fruita, CO; sister, Desiree` Foster (Kerry) of Olathe, KS; Deidra Dunbar (Ryan) and nephew, Bruce Wallace of East Moline, Illinois, and his daughter, Payton Lamb of Fruita, CO.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 4th at the Fruita Funeral Home, 445 Kokopeli Blvd. Suite A, Fruita, CO from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. , and again on Wednesday March 5th, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A memorial gathering will also be held on Wednesday, March 5th at 5:00 p.m. at Rimrock Elementary School, 1810 J .6 Road in Fruita. Please feel free to bring any pictures and/or memories to be placed in Payton's memory box.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dustin Lamb
Emily marsters
April 2, 2014
Dustin I still can't believe your gone. You were one of my good guy friends. We were going through the same thing and you were suppose to help me and now your gone. I hear so many songs that remind me of you. You were the most incredible man I've ever met. I miss and love you so much. I wish this was all a dream. I know you are with me every step I take. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Love you
Johnny Winston
March 8, 2014
I still cant believe you are no longer with us. You are my brother and most importantly a dear friend. You will always be in our hearts forever. You left this world too soon but I know you are in a better place. Love you man and I miss you.
anthony green
March 6, 2014
R.I.P. brother. I'm proud to have served with you! We had some great times! Just remember it's never a goodbye it's always I'll see you later
Corporal Green, Anthony U.S.MC.
March 5, 2014
RIP Dustin. Although I wasn't part of the family for long the time I was you made me feel welcome and I thank you for that. I hope all the great memories of you keep your family at peace. Love you, Lorrie Silburn
Mary Crider
March 5, 2014
You were a amazing friend to our son and big brother to our daughter. You will be greatly missed!! May you rest in peace and watch over us on earth. Our Angel in heaven??God bless
Stacy Tausch
March 5, 2014
Dustin you were one of Codys best friends you always had great advise for him he did join the marines and he loved it you made him very proud. I will always miss you and so glad that you were a part of our lives you will never be forgotten R.I.P
Erica Lytle
March 5, 2014
RIP Dustin. We will all miss you!
McCues
March 5, 2014
There are no words that can help ease the torture your family has been thrown into. Please know we hold you and Payton in our prayers and hope you are flooded with great memories keeping Dustin with your family always.
March 4, 2014
Dustin is in a better place now watching over all of us. Dustin, I love you buddy & I miss you so much. I feel like its just a dream but its reality. RIP Buddy
March 4, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by the God of peace (Romans 15:33).
Stefanie Wohlge
March 4, 2014
Rest in Paradise!
JILL ROLFE
March 4, 2014
DUSTIN, MY ADORABLE NEPHEW I AM SO HEARTBROKEN THAT YOU ARE GONE. PLEASE WATCH OVER US ALL. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU . I AM SO HONORED THAT EVEN THOUGH UNCLE NICK AND I PARTED WAYS, YOU ALWAYS CALLED ME AUNT JILL. I HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED TO REMAIN A PART OF YOUR FAMILY AND ENJOYED MY VISITS TO SEE YOU ALL. YOU WERE AN HONORABLE MAN AND A WONDERFUL FATHER. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM ALL.
RIP DUSTIN
AUNT JILL
Samantha Conner
March 4, 2014
Rest in peace hun. May you watch over your family. Thank you for your service as well. From military to military
Love you dustin you will never be forgotten you meant the world to so many people you did a lot of great things and had a amzing hinest heart. <3
Brittany Jackson
March 4, 2014
Christmas 2013
Susan Rice
March 4, 2014
Did not know yall and yes I am from Texas, Brittany is my grandaughter and she loved him so much when they were together and apart..have pics of them with Payton. What a moment for you as parents to say goodbye to a child. God bless you and hope he keeps you strong thru this sad moment of your lives.
Thomas Fitzpatrck
March 4, 2014
Rocky and Deb I sorry to here about Dustin he was a great friend in high school and he was a great father from what I have seen and herd he will be missed dearly I am happy that I had a chance to know him and be able to call him friend.
Sincerely, Thomas Fitzpatrick
Gordon Austin
March 4, 2014
Rocky and Deb
So sorry to hear about Dustin. He will always be in my heart and you in my prayers.
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