Janet M. Lamb
January 23, 2016
Janet J. Lamb
Altoona
Janet J. Lamb, 76, passed away at Mercy Hospice Johnston on Saturday January 23, 2016. She was born March 6, 1939 in Des Moines to Robert and Katherine Cory.
Janet was a manager and pharmacy tech for Altoona Discount Pharmacy for over 20 years. Her greatest accomplishment was being a mom and grandma. She enjoyed antiquing and learning new things. Janet will be remembered as a warm, kind, and giving woman.
Janet is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lew; children, Jeff (Sonya) Lamb, Mike (Lynn) Lamb, Luann (Wayne) Robinson, Brad (Nancy) Lamb, and Amy (Ryan) Smith; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Mary Ann) Cory and Rodney (Cindy) Cory; sister, MarLynn (Vane) Overturff; dearest friend, Bev Christofferson; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Janet.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Terrie Baumgart
02/05/2016
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to all the Lamb family on Janets passing. I will always have fond memories when I visited with Mom & Grandma Lamb. Bless you all during this difficult time.
Marvin Kister
01/26/2016
Lew: You have my deepest sympathy for loss of the love of your life, Janet. So sorry to read it in the paper considering you and I just had a telephone conversation within the last month. I know what you will be going through as you know I lost my wife 8 years ago. If you want to vist sometime, just give me a call or would like to have lunch some day. Marv
Jean Morgan Jennings
01/26/2016
So sorry! She was an awesome mom to all of you. Sending you love for a gentle journey though your grief.
Sue Young Wolfe
01/26/2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you. Sue
Kerry Warren
01/25/2016
So sorry for your loss Lew and family..Your Mercy Fast Team family is thinking of you Lew and sending prayers.
Deb Woolley
01/25/2016
Luann & Family: So sorry to hear about your Mom. Please accept my sincere condolences and know you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Patrick Maher
01/24/2016
Very sorry for your loss.
Harrison & Gloria Baker
01/24/2016
Lew, Children & Family:
Please remember that LOVE IS ETERNAL. Janet's loving spirit will live on forever in your hearts. Take time to grieve, but also remember the happier times you were together.
May those loving moments bring comfort to you at this time of deep sorrow. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. In deepest sympathy,
Gloria & Harrison Baker
(Wayne's family)