Roger Lambert

Roger Dale Lambert passed away on July 27, 2020 at UC Health in Denver the age of 69.

Roger was born Nov. 25, 1950 to Walker and Hazel (Freemyer) Lambert in the Holyoke Hospital. Roger "Roller" Lambert graduated from Haxtun High School in 1969. Roger was very active in track and football. In 1969, he was an All-State football player.

Roger married Sandy Groover on Sept. 6, 1974. Roger and Sandy had two children: Zac and Zeb Lambert. In 2005, Roger adopted a daughter, Julie Lambert.

Roger was dedicated to his town of Haxtun. From being a fireman for many years and serving as fire chief. He ran the down marker for many Bulldog football games over the years. During the blizzard of 1977, Roger helped restore the Town of Haxtun's power. He loved to play softball on the town league.

Roger was a farmer for many years and received his Master's Electrician License in 1981. He opened his own business, RL Electric that same year. At the end of his working career he worked for the Department of Corrections as a Lieutenant Electrician.

In retirement Roger enjoyed fishing and going on Cabela's trips with his daughter Julie.

He is survived by his sons Zac and wife Tahlia and Zeb; daughter Julie; brothers Kenneth and wife Carol, Gary and wife Carolyn, and Rodney; grandchildren Quynn and Cole Lambert; nieces and nephews Tyson and Heather Lambert, Nick and Janelle Lambert, Jennifer and Michael Clark, Rodney Lambert and Heather Lambert.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Ruth Ann Lambert and very good friend Jim Davis.

Roger will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial services are planned for Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Brethren in Haxtun with interment immediately following.