Forrest Dean Lambson II
August 29, 2013
Forrest Dean Lambson II passed from this life on August 29, 2013, at his residence in Norwalk, IA. A service in celebration of his life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Carlisle United Methodist Church, 405 School Street, Carlisle, IA.
Forrest was born on October 25, 1969, in Omaha, NE to Forrest D. and Alma M. (Ellsworth) Lambson, but moved to Sioux City, IA, with his parents at the age of six months. In Sioux City, he attended Smith Grade School, West Junior High, and West High School, graduating in 1988.
He entered the army in light infantry in December of 1988 and was stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI. In February of 1991, he received a medical discharge due to injuries he sustained during maneuvers in Australia. He then attended Des Moines Area College from 1991 until 1994 while being employed in electronic sales at Sears. In 1994 he became a sales associate with Ramsey Motors, winning their “Salesman of the Year” award in 1995. In 1997 he opened Westgate Auto in Carlisle, IA, as a wholesale buyer and retailer of pre-owned vehicles. Nearly two years later he opened a second Westgate Auto location in Indianola, IA. In 2000 he accepted a position as sales manager for Jordan Motors of Des Moines where he built and maintained relationships with clients, vendors and automotive auctions throughout the midwest.
In 2006, after original injuries he had sustained in the military were exacerbated by two rear end auto collisions, he was declared 100% disabled by both the Veteran’s Administration and Social Security. Although never free from pain, during the ensuing years he continued to be actively involved in his daughters’ activities as long as he was able to do so. He coached soccer and basketball for his two younger daughters. He made being active in all three of his daughters’ lives, as well being present for their school and sports activities, the top priority in his life.
Left to honor his memory are his daughters, Ashley Lambson, age 24, Lexi Lambson, age 16, and Aricka Lambson; age 13, his former wife and special friend, Tami Lambson, his parents, Alma M. Hatfield and Forrest D. Lambson; his sister, Shelly James; his niece and nephew, Katie James and Brock James; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Forrest had always loved cars and motorcycles. He was a competitive risk taker by nature and prior to becoming disabled he enjoyed swimming, cliff diving, boating, and water-skiing. Afterward, he continued to be an avid spectator of many kinds of sports. His priorities were always “family first”, but next in his heart were the soldiers who put their lives in harm’s way and the dogs that support them. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his daughters, Iowa Wounded Warriors Fund or Paws and Effect.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cheryl(Brinkerhoff) Prather
09/12/2013
Dear Alma and family, I was so sad to hear of your loss. It brought back memories of the boys in school and our parent meetings as we encouraged them. What a wonderful written remembrance of a life well lived. May God give you and your family peace.
Linda Riesenberg
09/08/2013
Dear Alma and family,
My sincere sympathy to you during this time. I know your faith is very strong, and you know Forry is no longer in pain. I can imagine the two brothers together again with huge smiles on their faces. Their memory lives on in everyone they met. I wish all friends and family peace.
Janie Crosmer
09/06/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I met Forry at West Jr. and we shared many good times together. May Forry rest in peace.
Jenni Krommenhoek-Svendsen
09/05/2013
My heartfelt condolences to your family. Not only classmates but my brother Matt and I would always go over to see all of you when we would go to our grandparents who lived across the street. Many many great memories. May you rest in peace.
Ed Porter
09/04/2013
The Porter Family sends their condolences to your family.
Our son Tom and Forrest were close friends in highschool.
Jan and Wade Monk
09/04/2013
my deepest condolences to your family. I remember all the good times that our kids had with the Lambson kids. They were either at our house or their, The dirt street is now blocked off at the Kilberg garage but I can still see your house and remember all the good times .you kids had together. You all will be in our prayers .
Staci Monk
09/04/2013
I'm a childhood friend of Forrest & Shelly. I have many fond memories of playing at your house & ours. My parents still live right down the alley. Last week I was home and my daughter asked who I played with and I pointed to your old house & told her many stories about hide-n-seek in that huge closet that connected your rooms.
My deepest condolences to your family.
Patrick Lyon
09/04/2013
Alma, Forrest, Shelly, and his girls, my sincere condolences.
Forry grew up in our neighborhood and we did a lot of things together in our younger years. One of the many true friends of our neighborhood.
May Forry rest in peace and may God look over his family.
Amy Hicks
09/04/2013
Tami and girls, my heart aches for all of you during a terribly sad and difficult time. I hope that your loving memories bring you comfort and peace.
JEFF JJ JAMES
09/03/2013
I met Forrest in 1990, I was married to his little sister Shelly. I was in his wedding, and he was in mine as well. We had spent a lot of time together with our young families. My heart is deeply saddened from his passing. God bless you Forrest may you rest in peace, God bless his family in this time of need.
Dennis Gilley
09/03/2013
To the family of my budy Forrest. Thank you for shareing Forrest with me over the last twenty something years we have known each other. All the great memories of time together at Sears & westgate and the volkwagen dealership. Time together fishing fourwheeling and all the lafter. Tell I am with him again with our maker he will be missed. My heart is heavy with this loss. God bless Forrest and his family.
Mitch Martin
09/02/2013
I knew Forrest for quite a long time. He was a good friend. I have never laughed so much as when I was with him. I am sad to learn of his passing. May God rest his soul and be with his family during this time.
Melissa Linscott Ivanova
09/01/2013
My heart goes out to Alma and Shelly. Forry was one of my first loves. We had crazy times together for sure! We even had "our song". Jesus. I'm in disbelief.
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lambson family.
Ryan Bhattacharyya
09/01/2013
I worked with Forrest for 11 years and first met him 20 years ago when we were working @ the Southridge Sears store together. I am very sad to hear of his passing. I saw him 2 years ago and he caught me up on the changes in his life. May his soul rest in peace.
Kim Cadwell Wood
08/31/2013
So very sorry to hear of Forrest passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.