Carol Louise Lambert, 79, left this earth to reunite with her beloved Norman, on July 5, 2021, their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Born August 4, 1941, Carol was the third of five children born to Earl and Hazel (Camper) Drane. A ball of fire from birth, when she was a child she would tell people her name was Carolina Louisianna. She grew up and attended school in Broadus where she would later return after retiring from the family ranch.
Norman and Carol were married July 5, 1958. Their first son, Norman Earl, was born in 1959. William Ray came in 1960, followed by Marcus Allen in 1967. After working on the Jock Sanburn Ranch, then living on the Matson place while working for Earl Drane, they eventually leased and later bought the Lambert homestead to ranch and raise their family. She could work alongside the men and come back to the house and feed the crew too.
Carol was stubborn and feisty but full of love. Big things really do come in small packages! She never met a stranger and was a friend to all. She could make conversation with anybody, anywhere, and she was genuinely interested in what you had to say. A multi-talented lady, Carol could play the piano and sing, made countless beautiful cakes over the years for everything from birthdays to weddings. She spent a number of years as an EMT in Carter County also.
Norman and Carol would frequently take turns hosting card parties with neighbors. They generally had extra kids at their house. Maybe for a few days, maybe for the summer, but they took them in and treated them like their own. There was not much she would not do for her kids and grandchildren.
Although her greatest accomplishment was her kids and family, whom she loved fiercely, she also contributed greatly to her local community and state alike. Both her and Norman were active in Carter County, him as a county commissioner and her as President of the Republican Women. Carol spent a majority of her life as a member of the Boyes Community Club. She spent many years on different boards and committees, traveling the state and the country. Carol was a past state president in Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE). Throughout her career, she served on the state Independent Living Council, State Vocational Rehab Council and Montana Developmental Disabilities Board, various County Republican Women groups and committees.
She served several years as a District Representative in the State Legislature. She took great pride in going door to door campaigning and shaking hands. She tried to be a voice for her constituents even if it wasn’t always along party lines. Following her years in the legislature she was nominated to the Montana Board of Transportation for several years. There are very few miles of Montana roads that she has not been on. Her one of a kind personality left a mark everywhere she went and with everyone she met along the road.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband Norman O. Lambert, parents Earl and Hazel Drane, and one brother, Larry Drane. She is survived by Sons: Norm, Bill, Marc (Alicia); Daughter In Laws: Kara Lee and Laura; Grandchildren: Kara Lou (Adam) Lambert, Cammie Jo (Matt) D’Esterre, Kelsey (Jeff) Bird, Shylee (Brandon) Walton, Chantz (Josie) Lambert, Misty (Tadd) Kilgore; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Siblings: Thelma Richardson, Betsy (Myron) Deibel, and Allen (Ella Mae) Drane.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Saturday July 31, 2021
VFW Hall
401 N Park Ave
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Saturday July 31, 2021
VFW Hall
401 N Park Ave
Broadus, MT 59317
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Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Carol was one of those genuine persons that was a pleasure to be around. Condolences to the Lambert family.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
I’m so sorry to hear about Carol. She always had a smile and a joke. She will make Heaven a brighter place. Will miss her. Hugs and prayers for the family.
Barb Skelton says
I learned so much and enjoyed Carol’s wisdom and friendship while we served on the MDOT Highway Commission. She was such a wise and good woman.
Kris and Darin (Richardson) Long says
Carol always was welcoming and so much fun to be around. She loved to tell jokes either through letters or conversations. Aunt Carol will be missed and never forgotten. Sending her friends and family our deepest sympathy.
Ginger says
What a great lady Carol was; I’m very privileged to have known her. Will miss her stories and infectious laugh. Norman better be ready for some hugs and kisses!
ArLynn & Walter Archer says
So many happy memories of this special lady. Prayers to all of Carol’s family
Jody Chinea says
What an amazing lady Carol was. She was like another mom for so many growing up years to us kids. We adored her. So glad folks went to see her a week ago. They are very grateful they did. Carol is missed already. Prayers to all of you. Bill, Judy, Tammy, Jody and Colin.
Mary Bordeaux says
I will miss Ms Carol,she always had a smile and a great conversation, She made me laugh so many times at work. Always telling us how she appreciated what we all did for her, prayers to the family she will be missed..❤
Sonny and Sandy says
Bill, Kara & family – We always enjoyed our visits with Carol – she was so good natured with a great laugh. Our thoughts are with you.
SALLY ANN BORLA says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF OUR FRIEND CAROL; I LOVED HER SENSE OF HUMOR AND LAUGH–I THINK SHE ENJOYED LIFE VERY MUCH UNTIL THESE PAST FEW MONTHS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF CAROL’S FAMILY–SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL AND I KNOW SHE WAS VERY PROUD OF HER FAMILY. GOD BLESS
Mary Smith Roig. And Ted and Ellen Smith says
I’m so sorry. I’m writing this from my mom and dad, too. Carol was a lovely lady. I’m sorry for your loss of this special woman. I embrace her smile and her special place in our community. She will.be missed and loved always.
Dave and Janie Calvert says
So sorry she was a wonderful lady
Merlin Brown says
Norm,Bill & Mark it was great to know your mother, she was fun to be around and I thought a great lady.
Pat Jones says
So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing, she was always happy, made your day when you got to visit with her, just a special lady, God Bless Ken and Pat Jones.
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
Bill, Kara, Chantz, Misty, Norman, Mark, and all of Carol’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. May you find comfort in reliving the memories you have of Carol, and remembering the good times you shared.
God bless each of you as you mourn her passing.
Diane and Gerry Hewett
barbara erling says
I am so sorry to hear about Carol. We went to High School together. She was so much fun to have around. Barbara (Beltz) Erling
Jane Thompson says
Sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was a fun Girl to spend time with and will surely be missed.
Julie Emmons Stoddard says
Carol was one of a kind. I enjoyed her wit and authenticity. I am glad to have had the opportunity to get to know her and appreciated her efforts as a legislator. Condolences to all the family.
Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
Carol will be missed for her wonderful personality, quick wit and very intelligent conversations. So glad we were able to spend some time with her during her recent Arizona visits. Our condolences to the family.
Andrita Harris says
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and condolences for the family. Prayers
Kara so sorry.
Joan Hopkins-Schmitt says
Carol was a big part of my childhood and I adored her infectious laugh. I will always love the way her face lit up every time she saw my family and I. My thoughts and prayers are with her boys and their families.
Gail Ivester says
Prayers to the Carol Lambert family. Carol was an amazing lady. She filled alot of places in community. Sence if hummer,great smile and quick witted. Loved being around her. Going to be missed.
Mary Ann Murray says
Carol was one of a kind. Loved her laugh and sense of humor. Carol had lots of spunk and I have many fond memories of times with her in WIFE. Condolences to her family. Memories are precious.
Doug Stewart says
Marc, Bill, Norm and families.
Allen Drane, Thelma Richardson, Betty Jean Deibel and families.
Our greatest of sympathies to all of you and your families.
We are so sad in hearing of Carol’s passing.
A wonderful person, like a sister, a friend to all has left this world to join the family gone before and get rid of the illness and plagues of our human life.
So disappointed as Tuffy and I had hoped to see all the Broadus family sometime this year and enjoy the harrassment that Carol and I did to each other, loving every minute of it.
I had just mentioned that I was sure missing my SE Mt family and was now time to enjoy their presence again.
I can see her and her beloved Norman catching up on harrassing each other.
May God Bless each of you and give you His peace and comfort, knowing your loved one is healthy again.
Love you all,
Doug & Tuffy ‘Shirley’ as Carol always called her.
Doug Stewart says
Norm, Bill and Marc.
Just a note that I always want to remember your Mom and Dad as they were in the picture
on her Facebook page, that I had taken many years ago during one of our many hunting trips at the Lambert ranch.
Doug
Donna Jean (Lambert) Bailey says
I will always remember my aunt Carol as a giant. I remember visiting the family homestead in Hammond and seeing this tiny lady rounding up cows on a BIG horse or cooking to feed a bunch of people coming in from fighting a range fire or branding stick. I also remember he helping with branding. I didn’t see Carol often but when I did she was bigger than life, kind and interested in the little girl who was in awe of her. She will always be an inspiration to me. God Bless and Enjoy the New Ride.
Krista and Chris Gnerer says
Sending big hugs to the family of Carol. A truly genuine and grand lady and matriarch of her family . Carol always had a smile and made time for anyone she encountered. The world was a better place with her in it 💗 She will be so missed!