April 10, 1935 - June 25, 2020
James Thomas “Tom” Lambert, Jr. 85, from San Diego, CA passed away unexpectedly on
Thursday June 25, 2020. He is survived by his lovely beloved wife of 65 years, Beatrice “Bea” Lambert, his children Gene Lambert (Cathy), Kathy Fishman (Rob), Patti Lambert, and Terri Smith (Ken). As well
as his beloved grandchildren Tania Noorda, Kirt Noorda (Angie), Travis Lambert (Carrie),
Dawn Perez, Theresa Lambert, Ashley Lambert, Caylee Brown (Ricky), Phil Maynard,
Palmer Smith and Jack Smith as well as eight great-grandchildren and niece Judy Tassey
(Brian) and nephew Mike Hall (Pam). He is preceded in death by his parents, James T. Lambert, Sr. and Kitty Lambert, his sister Nan Hatz, two nieces Lynne Hall, and Capo Hall, grandsons Kenny Noorda and Joshua Lambert.
Tom spent the majority of his life in San Diego, California. Shortly after graduating from St.
Augustin’s Catholic High School in San Diego, he married his lovely wife and immediately
started his family. During the Korean War he enlisted in the Air Force to serve his country
that he loved so much. He was always a true patriot. Tom was stationed in Texas for a brief
time until he was relocated back to California. After serving his four year term in the Air
Force he embarked on his civilian career which, following in his Father’s footsteps, he
entered into the liquor industry. He had a long and successful career as a liquor salesman.
Tom loved and enjoyed life, family, and friends and his dogs. He and Bea loved to entertain
in their home and travel all over the country. He loved camping in the desert on the
weekends, trips in their motorhome to Canada and Mexico and the occasional cruises to the
Panama Canal, Mexico and Hawaii. Tom had many hobbies throughout his life. He enjoyed
body surfing in the Pacific Ocean, competitive and recreational ping pong, shooting pool,
card games, collecting and telling jokes, puzzles, clown making and making people smile
and laugh! After he retired from the liquor industry he and Bea became Wagon Masters and
guided caravans throughout Canada and Mexico for Adventure Caravans, USA before
settling back in San Diego where they lived until moving to Austin, Texas in August of 2017.
Memorial services will be held at a later date due to covid.
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