1945 Mardelle Ann Petrick (87)

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1945 Mardelle Ann Petrick (87)

Mardelle Ann (Petrick) Piersak Lambert

Billings Gazette, MT May 14, 2015 (scanned)

WOLF POINT — Mardelle “Mitzi” A. Lambert passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Missoula. She was born in Ortonville, Minn., on Oct. 26, 1927, to Joseph and Mazel Petrick. As the daughter of a military man, her early education was in Georgia and California. She was valedictorian of her graduating class in Pacific Grove, Calif. Her education continued at Hamlin University in St. Paul, Minn., where she received a degree in nursing. In April of 1957, she married Jack Lambert in Mason City, Iowa. They moved to Montana, living in Townsend, and then settling in Wolf Point to raise their family. Her professional career started as a registered nurse. She worked at Trinity as both a private nurse and regular staff member. Later working for Indian Health Services, she dedicated her time for 24 years. While working and raising a family, she obtained her nurse practitioner license. Her compassion and care is still remembered by those she served. In retirement, she enjoyed splitting time between Wolf Point and her second home in Yuma, Ariz. Her passing was preceded by her parents; brother-in-law Alan Lambert; her father- and mother-in-law, Leo and Kathleen Lambert; daughter-in-law Lori Lambert; granddaughter Reanna Lambert; and her two children, Kevin and Amanda. Survivors include her husband, Jack; children Barbara (Nick) Beery, Stephen (Cecelia) Lambert, David (Maureen) Piersak, Jay Lambert, and Kathy (Dennis) Buckles. She is also survived by a sister, Gail Simonitch, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no funeral. A private gathering of family will be held in Missoula, with cremation to follow. To view and sign her guestbook please visit www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.