Obituary of Jean Lambert

LAMBERT - Mrs. Jean Lambert of Regina, formerly of Kelliher, beloved wife of Peter Lambert passed Genevieve (Jean) Elizabeth Lambert was born on January 16, 1926 on the family farm near Ituna, Genevieve (Jean) Elizabeth Lambert was born on January 16, 1926 on the family farm near Ituna Saskatchewan. She was the daughter of Stanley and Lucy (nee Grzebinski) Szarkowicz. Jean grew up with 13 brothers and sisters. Due to an accident with a team of horses, Jean was hard of hearing from an early age. Jean's schooling was at the School for the Deaf from 1937 to 1942. She then went to work in Winnipeg at a blue jean factory and then afterwards moved to Toronto to work for the Florentine Company. Jean met Peter Lambert at her brother Andrew's farm. Jean and Peter were married in Ituna on June 11, 1955. They lived on a farm twelve miles south of Kelliher. They lived on the farm until 1967, when a fire destroyed the house. At that time they moved to Kelliher. Jean was known for her excellent meals, especially her chicken dinners and the ability to put together a full course meal on very short notice when company would arrive unexpected. Jean was a warm, intelligent and compassionate woman who lived a full and rich life. She lovingly, with her husband Peter, raised a successful family and provided a happy home full of fun and love. Any struggles she was faced with, only strengthened her faith in God. Jean was energetic and tireless as she maintained the household and worked on the farm. Every year she lovingly tended her garden and animals. She took great pride in her children and their accomplishments and had many years of watching her grandchildren grow and thrive. We will always remember Jean's wonderful spirit and the manner in which she was always gracious to family and friends. Jean is lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Peter, sons Philip (Glenda), Peter (Helen), Paul (Brenda), Edward (Rosie) and daughter Martha (Richard), six grandchildren, Vanessa, Taylor, Allison, Kelsey, Annakah and Owen and one great grandson, Cameron; two sisters, Stella and Frances, three brothers, Frank, Joe and Teddy. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Lucy, brothers: John, Stanley, Andrew and sisters Sophie, Mary, Anna and Emily. Prayers were held on Friday, June 25th and the Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 26th, both from St. Vladimir's Catholic Church, Kelliher, Saskatchewan with Rev. Father J. Pat Murphy as the Celebrant. The cross bearer was Janet Brunger and the flower bearers were Annakah Stadlwieser and Owen Stadlwieser. The organist was Jilean de Gooijer and the altar server was Taylor de Gooijer. The readers were Vanessa and Taylor Lambert and leading in the General intercessions was Kelsey Lambert. The interment followed in Kelliher Memorial Gardens with Vanessa Lambert, Taylor Lambert, Allison Lambert and Kelsey Lambert serving as the casket bearers. Condolences to the family may be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, June 26th, 2010 11:00am, St. Vladimir's Church Interment Details Kelliher Memorial Gardens