David Lee Lambert

David Lee Lambert, 58, of Sherman, formerly of Springfield, died at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2003 at his home. David was born September 5, 1944 in Bourbonnais, Illinois the son of Adamar and Melina Lambert. He married Maureen Fallon February 19, 1972 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield. Mr. Lambert was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Kankakee (now Bishop McNamara High School). He attended Western Illinois University and graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” Devise, Expert Rifle and Sharpshooter Rifle. He served as a Healthcare Administrator for over 20 years and most recently was an Analyst at CMS Bureau of Benefits. He was a former member of Springfield Jaycees, American Business Club in Springfield, Knights of Columbus #364 and Sacred Heart Griffin Booster Club. He was active as a coach in the Heritage Soccer League and Clark Griffith Baseball League. He was also a member of Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). His favorite pastime was playing golf. He was preceded in death by parents and sister, Theresa Haack. He survived by his wife: Maureen of Sherman; three sons: Shaun Patrick (wife, Lindsay) Lambert, Andrew David (wife, Theresa) Lambert, Phillip Lee Lambert all of Springfield; one granddaughter: Grace Ann Lambert; four brothers: Robert Lambert of Plainsville, Ron (wife, Grace) Lambert of Chapin, SC, Rodger (wife, Ginger) Lambert of Sugar Grove, Bryan (wife, Joanne) Lambert of Bourbonnais and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home from 5 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2003. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2003 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Sherman with Rev. Eugene E. Costa principal celebrant. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health Centers of Illinois, 710 N. 8th St., Springfield, IL 62702 or St. John’s Hospital, Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702. The family of David Lee Lambert is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.