Karen June Lambert passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 with her Son by her side as they lovingly said goodbye. She was born May 13th, 1941 in Adelphi, Iowa to Donald and Arlene (Wicker) Bown.
Karen’s childhood was spent on the east side of Des Moines, Iowa, she was the oldest of 8 children. Karen valued family more than anything and was always there for every single one of her siblings, right up to the very end of her life. Her concern for leaving her younger Brother Denny was expressed often. Denny has said, “Don’t worry about me, I’ll get the lights.”
Karen expressed her love for her family and friends through huge homecooked meals. She was known for her incredible baking skills, especially for her famous Banana Bread. She had a very generous heart, and always had something delicious ready to go for whoever stopped by.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Arlene (Wicker) Bown, her sisters, Janet Webb, Linda Riccio, Mary Satterlee and Donna Hoyt, her brothers, Thomas Bown and John Bown, and her Husband Jim Lambert and Son Joel Lambert.
She is survived by her son Jim and his wife Sheree, her grandchildren Bryan Lambert and Jessica (Lambert) Schefter, her great grandchildren Ivan and Silas, and several nieces, nephews and cousins who are very near and dear to her heart.
A special thank you to Karen’s long-time physician & good friend, Dr. Prema Jacob, and her home health care angels, Coleen Mayo, Janelle Collins and Beth Juhl, as well as the caring and compassionate staff at The Green House Homes at Mirasol.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at Allnutt Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 am with a brunch following. Graveside service will be held June 5th in Iowa at Sunset Memorial Gardens, where Karen and her loving husband Jim will be laid to rest with their beloved son, Joel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pathway’s Hospice.
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