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William Lambert Obituary
PEORIA - William Glen Lambert, 79, of Hugo, Okla., formerly of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.
Memorial services for William will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home, with Randy Schreurs officiating.
William was born Oct. 5, 1934, in Chicago, Ill., to Clarence Rudolph and Alice Ruth (Brader) Lambert.
Bill taught economics for Central High School in Peoria, Ill. After his retirement, he moved to Hugo, Okla., and lived there for the past 17 years.
William served his country as a PFC in the United States Army from 1957 to 1963. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hugo and attended the Men's Club.
Bill liked reading; working crossword puzzles; playing on the computer, especially Free Cell; and tinkering on his land. He was also a Master Woodland owner.
Bill belonged to the Lions Club of Hugo, the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He was an alumnus of Bradley University and a member of its Veteran's Club.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
He is survived by his daughters, Suzanne Lambert-Lewellen (Tom) of Peoria, Ill., and Alyssa Lambert-Marks (Reggie), also of Peoria, Ill.; grandchildren, Olivia Lewellen and Jeremmie Marks; as well as other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions can be made to Oklahoma Woodland Owners Association and/or Shriners International.
Family and friends may send online condolences at www.praterlampton.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Lambert
Pat Davis
January 1, 2021
Doesn't seem like 7 years could have passed since Bill Lambert left this world. He was such a memorable personality & memories of him live strong. His girls miss him terribly. My thoughts & love to them.
Mauri Johnson
January 9, 2014
A great teacher, humerous with a grim smile! Thanks for the memories...Class of 91.
May the love & memories comfort you in this time of bereavment. God Bless.
Elise Ennis-Carlson
January 8, 2014
I graduated from Peoria High in 1991. I had Mr. Lambert as a teacher. I remember him a a great teacher who made a subject that could be very dry alot of fun. He truely loved his job and it showed. My heart and prayers go out to his family
Emad Malouf
January 8, 2014
We were very sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Lambert. My wife Megan and I really liked his class at Peoria High School. God bless your family. May he rest in piece.
Debby Gibson Schweickert
January 8, 2014
I graduated from Peoria High in 1991 and had Mr. Lambert as an econ teacher. I remember him being a very fun and super funny teacher. A class you could always look forward to breaking up the monotony of your school day. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Anna Marks
January 8, 2014
ONE OF GOD'S TOMORROWS WILL TAKE AWAY PAIN AND SORROW
Alyssa, Suzanne and other family members, We are sharing your grief in the loss of your father,(loved one). We know that sharing his memories will keep him forever alive in your hearts. We are keeping you all in our prayers. We love you, Stephine, Shauna, Sue and kids.
January 7, 2014
Bill Lambert was my Economics teacher at PHS in 1986. I remember him having a dry sense of humor that his classmates found amusing. He was a very good teacher.
Suzy, Bill & Lyssa, Such a proud Dad
Pat Davis
January 7, 2014
Bill Lambert,my special friend, my ex-husband,with whom I shared 5 1/2 very important years of my life. We created two wonderful young women, Suzanne & Alyssa, of whom Bill was more than very proud. He was such a loving father, he loved them more than anything else in his entire life. For this, I will be forever grateful. Bill,I will miss your humor, your knowledge & intelligence, your love of teaching and your challenging personality. Thank you for being part of my life.
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