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Irene Lambert Obituary
Irene was born in Harvard, IL and grew up in Chicago IL. She attended Amundsen High School and went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. During the first part of WW II, she met Roy Lambert, of Murphysboro, IL and corresponded with him while he was in the US Army. Upon his return to the States, she boarded a train to Salina Kansas, where Roy was stationed, and they were married.
She and Roy lived in Chicago after the war. While in Chicago, Irene served with Compassion International and they moved to Colorado Springs when Compassion relocated there in 1980. Irene served 30 years with Compassion International, and was head of their correspondence department. While serving with Compassion, she had the privilege of visiting Compassion field locations in Haiti, Korea and other locations in the Far East. She was also an active member of Village Seven Presbyterian Church.
Irene was preceded in death by her mother Luella (Jurgens), father Curt, sister Marion (Haux), brother J. Richard Koehler (Jean Koehler-Baldwin), and husband Roy Lambert.
She is survived by her sons, Richard (Lorene), Douglas and David (Susan). Irene is also survived by five grandchildren; Dawn (Andrew Zwolski), Brian, Cari (Michael Cusinato), Jason (Lorelei) and Jeremy (Heidi) and eleven great grandchildren.
Irene's remains were cremated per her wishes. The family requests any remembrances of Irene be made to Compassion International, New Geneva Seminary or Village Seven Presbyterian Church.
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Candace Allan
March 24, 2014
Dear Dick & Lorene, Irene was a lovely lady, we were pals while at Village Seven. Our husbands passed away the same month in 2000. I met you on a few occasions when you visited here. My condolences to all the family. She is enjoying the Lord's company now, face to face. -Candace Allan
Judi Christman (Maxson
March 21, 2014
Dear Dick and Lorene,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother. May memories and happy times lessen your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Mary Ramsden
March 21, 2014
Uncle Dick and Lorene, We are so sorry for your loss! What an incredible Lady and what an amazing life. Prayers and hugs, are with you and yours. Kevin and Mary Ramsden
Acy
March 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss....my father was in the same hospital 18 months ago and soon departed us also. They are both in Heaven now....!
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Michael & Donna Gallo
March 20, 2014
Dick and Lorene. Mom left quite a legacy! The embodiment of the verse weare studying now 2Timothy4:7 " I have fought the good fight , I have finished the course , I have kept the faith." Our prayers are with you as you mourn and we also rejoice with you as you are comforted by the knowledge that Mom rejoices in the presence of her God and Saviour for all eternity!
Gail Beach
March 20, 2014
To the family of Irene Lambert: I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your mom when I worked for CI in Colo Spgs. She was always a lady and such a great encouragement to me! I shall never forget her! Praying for your family during this time, Gail Beach
March 19, 2014
Dear Dick and Lorene, We send our deepest sympathy. Irene was a blessing to many including us. Thank you for putting an obituary in the Colorado Springs news. Geri and Don Pegler
Jody Muka
March 19, 2014
So glad I got to hug and kiss and visit with Aunt Irene on Jan.27th,2014...even though we were at her sister-in-law's memorial service (Jean Koehler). Family memories are a blessing.
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