Salem – Mr. Lambert was born in Salem, June 2, 1921 and passed away Dec. 18, 2009. He attended Salem schools and Willamette University. After serving in the Army air Corp, he worked for United Airlines in Salem and in West Palm Beach, Florida, retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Alice, son Walter, daughter and son in law Jean and Terry Swisher, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. No services are planned, arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.