George Daniel Lambert
Published October 3, 2011
George Daniel Lambert was born March 9, 1931, in Minot, N.D., and died Oct. 3, 2011, in Oak Harbor.
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 57 years, Clairine Lambert; his grandson Jeffrey Daniel Lambert, 22; and his parents, Dan and Clara Lambert.
He graduated from Minot High School in 1949. He joined the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif., where he met his soon-to-be wife Clairine Clark. They wed on Christmas Day, 1952.
After serving in the Marines, George and Clairine chose to relocate and raise their family in Washington state. He began his career on Whidbey Island in 1969 as a painting contractor. He knew right away that Whidbey Island was the place he wanted to call home!
George’s priorities were to his family and his church. As the patriarch of his large extended family he was well respected and loved by many.
George is survived by his 2 sisters, Kay Gage and Margaret (Chuck) Eyers; and his children, Rick Lambert, Lori (Gary) Williamson, Jeff (MaryJo) Lambert and David Sherman. George had 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
George enjoyed several years of commercial fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska and always had a love for buying and selling automobiles.
A private family graveside service was held at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene, 1100 W. Whidbey Ave. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and extend condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.