Raymond P. Lamb

He is survived by five children who attended at his bedside in his final days: Karen, Brian, Vivian, Allison, and Adrienne. He is the proud "G-pa" of nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The love of his life, Lorie, preceded him in death 14 months ago. Family and friends take comfort in knowing Lorie and Ray are together now.

Ray had a strong military background. As a boy, he attended Castle Heights Military Academy and later joined the Army, where he was a Corporal in the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean War. Meanwhile, his wife Lorie was pregnant with Karen, whom Ray didn't meet until she was over a year old. Additionally, he was a member of VFW and American Legion.

Ray held many jobs throughout his life, and all positions shared one trait in common: public service. For many years he was a family Social Worker in Brighton, CO, helping children in heart-breaking situations. He moved on to working for the federal government for 30+ years, and rose to a high position in the (then) Manpower and Training Administration. After "retirement" he became a training consultant, which took him to many countries overseas. He developed numerous close friendships in Poland, Tanzania, Macedonia, and other countries.

Ray was a lifelong learner and a strong patron of the arts. He frequented museums of all kinds and regularly attended symphony, ballet, and theater performances and Botanic Gardens events. He often invited family and friends to popular exhibits and concerts so that they could share the experience.

Anyone who met Ray would agree he was one of the most generous, compassionate, and kind people on this planet. He respected and took an interest in people of all ethnicities and walks of life, and he contributed to dozens of charitable organizations who all sent donation requests in the mail. He seemed to take pride in having the "biggest mail pile" of all residents in both of his Assisted Living facilities.

Ray will be deeply missed. To quote a case worker who knew him: "Your dad was special to me. He reminded me of what's good in the world." So true. Hearts are breaking to say goodbye to a truly wonderful person.

A memorial service and get-together will be held on Tuesday January 7th at Olinger Hampden, 8600 E Hampden Avenue from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon from 11:30-1:00. The formal military memorial service with a 21-Gun Salute and ringing of the Honor Bell will be held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery promptly at 2:00 p.m., 4400 W Kenyon Ave.

Donations to medical cancer research organizations are gratefully welcomed.