Helen Marguerite Lammers

On August 10, 1926, she was born to Frank and Ethel Young, in El Centro CA, their youngest child and only daughter. When she was 2 years old, the family moved to Montgomery Creek, CA. She enjoyed living in the country and made a friend for life, Betty Hlebica. Marguerite attended the one-room schoolhouse and learned to play the piano, an ability that she kept throughout her life. Growing up, she played hymns four times through so that her Mom could sing all the verses. She played piano and organ in the churches she was part of, and continued playing without sheet music at 95 years old when her memory for other things was failing.

When Marguerite was 10, their home, and the Montgomery Creek General Store her parents managed, burned down. The family moved back to El Centro which was quite an adjustment. She looked around the desert and asked her brothers, "Where are all the trees?" When graduating from high school, being the last graduate announced, there was extra loud applause. Unfortunately, it was very windy and, as her name was announced, the American flag positioned by the walk-way wrapped around her briefly, delaying her walk across the stage. Deciding to be a teacher, she attended the local community college and then transferred to San Diego State University. Her first classroom had many students who were still learning English. Although considering herself shy, she was a great friend and really enjoyed the camaraderie of her classmates and fellow teachers. A group of four ladies took an epic road trip across the country to visit Washington, DC. She remained active in the P.E.O. teachers' sorority for decades.

While revisiting Montgomery Creek with a friend, Liz (as she was called) got re-aquainted with Victor Lammers who had been in the same grade of the one room school house growing up. They began dating and were married in 1957. The couple settled in the Bay area where Victor was a veterinarian. She loved raising their five children, watching each grow and develop their personalities and interests. Many family trips were taken, many card games played, many laughs shared. Marguerite continued to make great friends, taught kid's Bible clubs and was a Bible Study Fellowship leader. After the kids were all grown and Victor retired, they moved up to a ranch in Montgomery Creek, enjoying the return to the country. When the winters got to be too much, they moved to town, Redding. After 53 years of marriage, Victor passed away suddenly in 2010. While widowhood was difficult, Marguerite continued with her activities, especially enjoying visits with her kids, their spouses, and her eight grandchildren. When health issues required changes, she moved to Oak River Rehab Center. Making friends to the end, her roommate, Frieda Smith, was a special comfort to her. Both ladies knew that God had put them together. After 95 years, Marguerite was ready to begin eternity with Jesus. Her family is comforted that she is no longer burdened by any of the restrictions that old age put on her. She will be remembered for her red hair, unconditional love, and easy laughter.

Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel Young, brothers, Chet and Don Young, and husband, Victor Lammers. She will be forever loved and missed by her children: Helen Cleek (Kurt), Dan Lammers (Karen), Julie Fox (Bruce), Anne Kirkland (Scott), and Tom Lammers. There could not have been a better grandmother for Katie Cleek, James Cleek, Tyler Kirkland, Ben Fox, Kaylynne Kirkland, Nick Fox, Nathan Lammers, and Kimberly Fox.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 1, 2021 at McDonald's Chapel, 1275 Continental St., Redding, CA, 96001. (530) 241-1626

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of her favorite charities:

Christian & Missionary Alliance: www.cmalliance.org

Good News Rescue Mission: www.gnrm.org

Compassion International: www.compassion.com