Ruth “Dolly” F. Lambert of Culbertson, MT passed away at the age of 76 on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Trinity Regional Hospital in Minot, North Dakota.

Ruth “Dolly” F. Lambert was born on October 23, 1948, in Poplar, Montana, to Clarence and Emma (Moran) Lambert. Though baptized as Ruth, she was affectionately called Dolly by friends and family. She attended school in Culbertson and graduated from high school in 1967.

After high school, Dolly went on to study education at Montana State University Northern in Havre. Once she earned her degree, she returned to Culbertson where she worked at Poplar Daycare, Montana Bar, and Culbertson School. In 1973, she welcomed her only son, David. While living in Culbertson, Dolly enjoyed spending time with her sisters, quilting, canning, gardening, and participating in a bowling league.

In 1987, Dolly and her son moved to Trenton, North Dakota. There, she began working for the Trenton Indian Service Area. She enrolled in Williston Collage where she obtained bachelor’s degree. Over the years, she held various roles, including CHR, Housing Clerk, and eventually Director of Trenton Housing. Dolly retired from her position at Trenton Housing in 2015. During her time in Trenton, she continued to enjoy quilting, doing puzzles, reading, and above all, spending time with her grandchildren, Tomasz and Jakub. She especially cherished playing board games, watching movies, and celebrating holidays with them.

Dolly is survived by son, David (Kate) Lambert and their sons, Tomasz and Jakub of Williston, ND; brothers, Verle (also known as Bee) Lambert of Trenton, ND, Larry (Monica) Lambert of Williston, ND, Richard Lambert of Fairview, MT; brother-in-law, Rolland Raaum of Culbertson, MT. She is also survived by her godchildren, Connie Aspenlieder and Joseph Schroeder, along with many nieces, nephews, friends, and her cherished cat, Tigger. All will remember her for her radiant smile.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Emma; brothers, Joseph Lambert, Andy Lambert, Allen Lambert, and Dennis Lambert; sisters, Phoebe Larsen, Carol Ann Schroeder, Bernie Raaum; sisters-in-law, Betty Lambert and Vonnie Lambert; brothers-in-law, Arlie Larsen and Paul Schroeder; nephews, Joseph Lambert and Joshua Schwarzkopf; her niece and goddaughter, Kathy Larsen.

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