Fred A. "Bud" Lamping Jr.

Fred Lamping Obituary

Vigil is 7 p.m. today at Hagler-Anderson Chapel. His funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Loretta; daughters Sharon (Don) Van Dessel of Chester and Reyna (Joseph) Hueth of Great Falls; a son, Rick Lamping of East Helena; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, one sister, five brothers and special sister-in-law, Doloras Holland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Pearl Lamping; one sister, Wyona; and two brothers, Clifford and Leonard.
Bud was born Dec. 3, 1913, in St. Louis to Fred and Pearl Lamping Sr. He came to Montana when he was 1 year old. The family made their home in East Helena, where Bud grew up. He met Loretta M. Himmelhaver, and they were married Jan. 7, 1939. They built their home in East Helena and lived there for 63 years. When their health started to fail,they moved into the Eagles Manor in Helena.
Bud worked at the ASARCO plant in East Helena for 42 years. In that time period, he and Loretta bought land in Lincoln and spent their vacations and weekends at their cabin. After Bud retired, they sold the land and started traveling south for the winter months. In his younger years, he fished, hunted and panned for gold. Later in his life he painted a lot of pictures and made clocks, which he enjoyed giving away. He also liked giving away flowers and birds that he made from pine cones.
Memorials may be sent in Fred's name to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W. Riggs, East Helena, MT 59635.
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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Nov. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Lamping

12 Entries

Linda Grant

November 15, 2007

Sharon, Reyna and Rick:

I am sorry to hear of Uncle Bud's passing but praise God he is in a better place. I admired your father for doing such a wonderful job taking care of your mother. I remember the good times we all had together at Thanksgiving when we were younger and I will never forget the cabin(and I mean the little cabin). I always loved to watch your dad smoke that pipe! I am so thankful Reyna you had the Himmelhaver crew to your house for that special get together a few years ago. I will always cherish that time remembering every one along with your dad and also Uncle Rick. Thanks for giving me that memory to cherish. How I miss all of you. God has blessed your family with such wonderful parents!

LANETTE SAND

November 15, 2007

Sharon, Reyna, Rick,
We are so sorry for the passing of Bud. Mom just read it in the paper today and called me. She expresses her heartfelt condolences to all of you as does Linda. The memories of him will remain in our hearts forver. I want to share a few. These live in my heart forever. Coming to visit and staying over. Sharon and Reyna's bedroom and bathroom Bud built. So Cool. His bomb shelter.
Him working outside in the yard, The home you all shared. The ironing machine, the weekends at the cabin. His cool station wagon, his smile and of course his kindness to me. God Bless all of you. Lanette

The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls

November 15, 2007

Dear Reyna, Joseph and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is offered for the loss of your father, Fred. Though we can offer no words that will truly comfort you, we are remembering you in prayer for the grace and peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to ease your pain.

Irene & Lorin Waling

November 15, 2007

To the Lamping Family,
I am so sorry to read of Fred's passing...I regret that I wasn't up to attending the service...Fred was always kind & pleasant to us...when my husband, Lorin, was there in Cooney...& over the years I have lived in the area...I am sure that he will be missed...You have my very deepest sympathey...Irene Flesch-Waling (SS Cyril & Methodius., & Our Lady of the Lake Musician)

November 14, 2007

I will miss seeing Bud each day as I passed his room to mine. He was a very kind patient man. With all the health issues he had, I never heard him complain and was always so grateful for everything. He was so proud of his family, so loving, understanding and gentle with Loretta. It was my privilege to know him. My sympathy to his family. Janel McCall, PT, Cooney

Linda Blohm Martin

November 14, 2007

I'm sorry to hear that Bud has passed away. My dad thought a lot of him and Mom always considered Loretta a good friend. I moved to Stanford, Mt., about 10 years ago and always wondered if Reyna was nearby. I think about East Helena with fond memories. I feel like I'm getting old when I recognize someone's obituary. Take care. Condolences to all of you.

Keely Hall

November 14, 2007

Reyna Joe and family, I'm so sorry to hear of you Dad's passing. My thoughts are with all of you. It's so very hard to lose someone you love. Keep the great times you have had with your father in your thoughts. Please contact me when you have time. Keely

Margaret Cooper

November 14, 2007

Sharon, Reyne and Rick, the kids next door. Know that my thoughts are with you at this time along with many memories. An occasional visit with your Dad has kept me up to date with you. Your parents were the very best of neighbors and a honor to know.
Margaret Cooper

Barbara Sinclair Wilding

November 13, 2007

To Rick Lamping & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my dad this year too and his loss is my heartache. You and your family will be in my prayers.

God Bless you all,
Barbara Sinclair Wilding
Las Vegas, Nevada

Connie Beckman

November 13, 2007

Dear Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandfather. Bud was my uncle. I remember growing up, he was always so kind to his sister Wyonna and my dad, Cliff when they would stop in and visit him when he lived in East Helena. Bud was a very positive person that enjoyed life.
You are in my thoughts and prayers because it is tough to lose your dad. But he now rests in the everlasting arms of His Lord and Savior.
Love
Connie Beckman

Milt Munson

November 13, 2007

Reyna and Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. I quess being from the class of "62" we should be prepared for these things, but never are. I lost my Father Oct. 3rd but he and "Bud" were roomates at Cooney. I visited almost everyday, and got to know Bud as a very sharp and caring man. He would always greet me, and bring me up to date on his and Dad's conditions. Dad had trouble getting around, and had to have the nurses use a wheelchair most of the time. So your Dad would always help him by going and getting help when needed. They ate together, and one day I went in, Dad was still in his wheelchair by his bed. I asked him if he had help getting back from lunch, and he said no that he had done it himself and had not gotten lost like other times because Bud had mapped it out for him at Lunch. They were pretty proud of themselves. I enjoyed visiting with your Dad about his paintings and clocks. He was very talented. We visited about your recent retirement, and a trip you took to OR. He said you were supposed to bring him a picture (he painted I think), and I would ask him everytime if you had do so, and he would say, "no, and I don't know were she is', and then would laugh and say she is having fun. I just wanted your family to know that he was a good friend and roomate to my Dad while they were together. Again sorry for you loss.

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