Donald W. Lamb, 89, died Tuesday March 1, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital
in Garden City, Kansas. He was born December 30, 1932, at Ellinwood,
Kansas, the son of Arlie L. and Bonnie (Chuculate) Lamb.
Donald grew up in Ellinwood where he attended school and spent a lot of
time in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on the Cherokee Reservation with his
grandmother. After graduation Donald enlisted in the United States Navy.
On August 3, 1964, Donald married Deloris J. “Sweetie” Lamb at Garden
City, Kansas.
Don began his career in the oilfields working overseas, and the later
part of it working all over Southwest Kansas where he was known as “The
oldest oil pumper in the world” by his colleagues. Don was a member of
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Eagle’s Lodge.
His life revolved around his family, dancing, music, sporting events,
ice cream, telling jokes, and making his regular trips to U-Pump-It to
get his iced tea.
He is survived by 4 Sons- Curtis (Dee) Lamb, Kip (Tracy) Lamb, Garrett
(Hayley Frazier) Lamb, and Colin (Winsom) Lamb all of Garden City, 2
Daughters- Twila Briscoe of Garden City and Arlee (Vincent) Ramos of
Wichita, Brother-in-Law- Terry Stopple of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren-
Larry Briscoe, Jr., Donell Howard, Brianna Briscoe, Betsy Myers, Dustin
Lamb, Josh Lamb, Ben Lamb, Caleb Lamb, Kelley Lamb, Zach Lamb, Kelsie
Ramos, Ashlee Ramos-Porter, Kaden Ramos, Brayley Frazier, Lawson Lamb,
Kyler Lamb & Isaac Lamb, 32 Great-Grandchildren- Kaiden Briscoe,
Daesha Rosenhamer, Corbyn Howard, Darby Howard, Dacey Howard, Isaiah
Camacho, Aaron Acosta, Briseis Acosta, Nora Lamb, Nova Lamb, Jace
Novack, Jack Myers, Tierce Myers, Taytum Myers, McKenzie Lamb, Delaney
Lamb, Callahan Lamb, Sloan Lamb, Kylie Lamb, Kamryn Lamb, Karter Lamb,
Alex Chavez, Natasha Chavez, Wrenley Lamb, Keagan Lamb, Kalan Lamb,
Derique Medina, X-Zier Wright, Tyara Wright, Alex Wright, Brooklyn
Wright & Mason Wright and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren- Wade
Rosenhamer, Dawn Rosenhamer & Maela Rosenhamer.
Don is preceded in death by his Wife- Sweetie, Parents- Arlie and Bonnie, Brother- Arlie Lamb, Jr., and Sister- Norma Petz.
Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm Friday March 11, 2022, and Funeral
Mass will be at 12:00 pm (Noon) Saturday, March 12, 2022, both at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Jacob Schneider as Celebrant.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Mary’s School in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com