Shirley Ann Lambert, age 77 of Everson, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Shirley was born in Lynden, on April 6, 1939, to Henry and Della (Stadt) Bennett. She graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1957. Shirley then met the love of her life, Carl Lambert.
They were married in Sioux City, Iowa, on March 12, 1959. They spent 37 happy years together before Carl passed away in 1996 from ALS. Shirley lived her entire life in Whatcom County, with the exception of a short time when she lived in Sioux City, while Carl served in the military.
Shirley enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was an avid Seattle Mariners and Seahawks fan. She took great pride in her kids and grandkids. One of her greatest passions was supporting them at all of their sporting events. In recent years she enjoyed watching her grandkids’ team, Carl’s Crew, participate in the Carl Lambert Memorial Softball Tournament. She enjoyed watching her family grow with the addition of her great-grandkids.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents and son-in-law Bart Ogle.
She is survived by her four children: Cheryl (Ron) Seigman of Jamestown, North Dakota, Doug (Marlys) of Everson, Cindy (Kevin) Morgan of Everson, and Darryl (Barb) of Sumas; her sister, Ella Mae Winter; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous other beloved family members and friends.
Contributions may be made in Shirley’s name to: ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 19226, 66th Avenue S – #L-105, Kent, WA 98032.
A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Gillies Funeral Home. An 11:30 a.m. memorial service will be Thursday, Oct. 20, in Sumas Christian Reformed Church, 700 Sumas Ave., Sumas, WA 98295.
You are invited to share your condolences and memories in the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Lynden.
