This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Lambert, Stroup, Belau Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5060/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lyle Lambert, 75 formally of Hastings, NE went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 23 1935 to Clifford and Louise Lambert in Benkelman, NE. He grew up in the Benkelman and Parks, NE areas. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably. Following his military service he attended University of Nebraska Lincoln and Kearney State College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry. During this time at Kearney State, he met the love of his life Val Stroup. On June 4, 1960, he and Val were married in McCook, NE and this became a marriage that lasted until his death, 50 years. Lyle began his career in teaching at Juniata Public Schools and continued it at Adams Central High Schools in the Hastings, NE area. After 20 years in Hastings, he and Val's love for the Christian ministry led them to Albuquerque, NM where he taught at Temple Baptist Academy for 9 years. At the time of his death he was retired and living in Las Cruces, NM. He was an avid Cornhusker fan and collected Cornhusker memorabilia. Bald Eagles were also a passion of his and many of them were collected through the years. Lyle loved family and a big part of his legacy lives on through his 13 grandkids who he dearly loved. He took much joy in laughing with and trying to outwit his grandkids. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Val Lambert, of Las Cruces, NM. Daughter, Vicki and husband Stan Haack of Hastings, NE. Sons, Steve and wife Linda Lambert of Springfield, MO, Mike and wife Audine Lambert of Lawtonk, OK, Brent and wife Alana Lambert of Las Cruces, NM. He is also leaving behind one brother Jerry Lambert of McCook, NE and a sister Fern Belau of Wildomar, CA. A visitation will be held on Monday December 27, 2010 from 9-10 am at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 am with Pastor, Doug Cowan of Cornerstone Baptist church officiating. Burial will be take place at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery on Monday December 27, 2010 at 1:30 pm. In Lieu of flowers Lyle's family would like donation be made in his name to Cornerstone Baptist Church 5301 Cortez Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88012 575.532.0902 Arrangements by Getz Funeral, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 26, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.