Charles Francis Lamb

Charles Francis Lamb, 91, of Littleton, CO passed away at his home on March 13, 2016. The third of three children, he was born November 21, 1924 to Florence and Francis S. Lamb in Oshkosh, WI. Charles, or “Chuck” to friends and family, enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1942 at the age of 17, while a senior at Oshkosh High School. He graduated from the Great Lakes Naval Reserve Officer Training School as a commissioned officer, commanding a landing ship, tank (LST), while serving in the Southeast Pacific during World War II. He subsequently remained a Reserve Officer for ten years after the war’s end.

Chuck married the love of his life, Joan Higginbotham Lamb in 1950, after having met in French class at the University of Texas, where Chuck received a BS in Geology. Chuck and Joan were married 66 years. The cornerstone of their marriage was their faith in God. As Christians, they were lifelong, active members of the Episcopal Church and long called St. Timothy’s of Littleton their church home. In Littleton, as in many of the communities that they lived in during his career, Chuck served on the vestry and as a lay reader.

Chuck worked for the Chevron Oil Company for 30 years, first as a student intern in the oil fields, then as a petroleum geologist after graduation. Chuck retired for the first time, embarking on his second career, as an independent consultant in the field of petroleum geology. He retired again, but finding retirement not to his liking, he embarked again on his third career, working for the Environmental Protection Agency for over 20 years. Chuck finally retired completely at the age of 87.

Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was genuine in his warmth and respect for others, and therefore well respected and well loved by family and friends in return. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and intelligence, his curiosity and humor, setting an example of faith, strength and commitment for not only his family to follow, but for extended family and members of his community, as well. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, brother Stewart Lamb and sister Mary Lamb Saunders, and survived by his wife Joan, children Genie Shupe (Alan), Patricia Comer (James), and John Charles Lamb (Sara); five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, March 26, 2016 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Littleton, CO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.