Velma Lee Lambert

Velma Lee Lambert, age 75, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Velma was born June 3, 1945. Velma spent her life making sure those around her were always taken care of, whether that meant a warm coat, a bed to sleep in or a hearty meal. She put her heart and soul into everything she did, and sometimes if felt like an overabundance, but everyone knew they were deeply loved.

She was one of the lucky few to find her soulmate at a young age and they both knew right away that they were meant for each other. Velma was a dutiful and loving wife and was blessed to celebrate 54 years of blissful marriage to her one and only true love, Rodger Lee Lambert, Sr. Together they raised three wonderful sons of whom she loved dearly and always kept a watchful eye.

Both Rodger and Velma came from humble beginnings and grew up with very little, but they worked hard to make sure their boys had all the love and support they could ever need. Above all else, Velma valued family and did everything in her power to keep them close. But, that love didn’t end with her own family. With her in-home daycare, she raised and cared for so many children and gave them all a safe space to grow and thrive for nearly three decades. Some stayed in touch, some moved on, but the impact she had on their lives was a powerful one and will never be forgotten.

The kind of love she gave was such a special gift. She was often misunderstood but the path of her life is etched in our hearts and reminds us how to live through love and through God. His word and good works influenced her every decision, her every move. The only thing stronger than her love was her everlasting faith in the Lord. She loved to read her Bible and sing his praises every day (at full volume when she forgot to replace the batteries in her hearing aid).

Her beliefs were simple, but steadfast and strong. They got her through so many obstacles in her life. She was a non-Hodgkins survivor twice-over, she battled severe osteoporosis with multiple breaks and fractures, and endured the loss of her only husband, Rodger Sr., when God called him home. She struggled to adapt to life without him and many times felt like giving up – but she never did. Instead, she held tight to those she loved and tried hard to be thankful every day for her many blessings.

But, the real blessings are those she cultivated within us. The lessons she taught us about strength and endurance. The warm feeling we get when we think of her life. The deep well of love and grace she held for us to pass down to our own children. The same grace she learned from God as a little girl served her well during her lifetime, as it serves her now in Heaven.

And now, with her youth and beauty reborn; her mind and body restored, she still has lessons yet to teach us. Once we can soothe our sorrows and quiet the pain in our hearts, we will be able to hear her whisper to us – Be Strong – this love is big enough to save us all.

Velma is survived by

• Her three sons and their families

o Rodger Lee Lambert, Jr & Rita (Doran) and is children Collin Lambert and Liberty Bixenmann.

o Jonathan Lambert and his son and family Josh & Amy Lambert and their children Corey & Thea.

o Matthew & Sandi (Marlow) Lambert and their son, Ty Marlow

• Her Niece and her family

o Sally & Randy Knox and their daughter Hannah

• Her Nephews

o Ronald Farber, Jr & Richard Farber

• Her Sisters and their families

o Peggy Handy and her children Debbie, Donna, Leann and Steven.

o Patsy Martinez and her sons Rodney and Darren Brock

And many more nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.

Velma is preceded in death by

• Her husband, Rodger Lee Lambert, Sr.

• Her parents, Lloyd & Osie Hopkins

• Her twin sister Vera Farber

• Her granddaughter Aubriona Renee Lambert and

• Her niece Karen Brock.

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