William D. “Bill” Lamb
Date: 8/6/2005

William D. Lamb William D. Lamb, 61, passed away at his home Saturday, August 6, 2005, after a courageous fight with mesothelioma cancer. Bill was born in Tooele, Utah, to William Rudger Lamb and Thelma Bevan Slowik on September 1, 1943. He was raised in Tooele and made many life-long friends there. He graduated from Tooele High School with the class of �63 and treasured the memories he shared with his classmates during a magical senior year. Bill was a standout on the Tooele High football team and continued participating in sports the rest of his life, playing on many city baseball leagues, or coaching his children�s teams. He graduated from Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, Utah, with a bachelor�s degree in Social Work in 1968. Bill married Peggy Wolfe in Salt Lake City on July 30, 1965. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Cardston Alberta Canada LDS Temple. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past month. After graduating from college, Bill and Peg went camping along the Gallatin River and fell in love with Montana. In the years following, they made their homes in Harve, Glasgow, Miles City and Helena where they made many dear friends. Bill started his career for the State of Montana as a social worker with the Hill County Welfare Department in Harve. He served as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in Glasgow and district supervisor of the state vocational rehabilitation program in Miles City before moving to the Helena office. He worked for the state government for 36 years and believed that helping people with disabilities get back to work and become productive individuals is very satisfying work. This is one job in state government where you can really see the positive fruits of your labors. Bill was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed serving in a variety of positions. He was committed to his family and his faith. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, and spent many summers boating and fishing with his family. He especially loved the Gates of the Mountains area. He also took great pleasure in watching and supporting his children in their various activities as they grew up. Bill is survived by his wife, Peggy, and his four children, Paula McDonald (Joseph), Three Forks, Mo., Jared Lamb (Cindy), Owasso, Okla., Denise Jackson (Brandon), Pocatello, Idaho, Wade Lamb, Owasso, Okla; and granddaughters Kylie McDonald and Jessica Taylor. Also surviving Bill are brothers, Richard Sedar (Dolores), Michael Lamb, Tom Slowik, all of Tooele, Robert Slowik (Diane), R. Glenn Lamb (Mary), and sister Pauline Lamb, all of Salt Lake City; sister-in-law Karen Sedar, Virginia, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Kai Sedar and Paul Lamb. Bill�s family will visit with family and friends at a viewing Thursday, August 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Helena Funeral Chapel, 314 N. Rodney, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Relief Society Room at the LDS Church, 1610 E. 6th Avenue prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church, 1610 E. 6th Avenue. Burial will be at Forestvale Cemetery following the services.