Delbert A. Lamson
July 22, 1928 – February 6, 2021
A gathering to celebrate Del’s life will be held at a later date followed by interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Donations in his memory may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan or the VFW 1527 Red Arrow Post in Portage, Michigan.
Obituary
Delbert A Lamson, age 92, passed away at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, Michigan from complications connected to COVID-19 on February 6, 2021.
Del had four children, Lynn who died in infancy, Mark, Kim and Charles, along with grandchildren, Josie and Luke. He was beloved by many friends and extended family.
He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean War. Del worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company for his entire career. He was known as a kind-hearted person who was beloved by everyone he met.
Del was a lifelong University of Michigan fan who enjoyed camping, gardening, sitting around a bonfire with friends, rock collecting and in the last few years, socializing with friends and staff at the Outback Steakhouse on Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
He was a devoted Lutheran, baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Del was also a charter member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. He gave of his time to his faith through maintenance and service projects.
A gathering to celebrate Del’s life will be held at a later date followed by interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Donations in his memory may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan or the VFW 1527 Red Arrow Post in Portage, Michigan.
I enjoyed many a bonfire made by Mr. Lamson on Perry Road. He was always close by when we were having fun! Wonderful memories of the Lamsons. My deepest sympathy.
Worked many years with Del. He was a good man. Always had a smile. My condolences to his family.
I have knew Del for my 41 years at Bell until he retired.. He went to Lutheran Of The Savior for a while. A great and friendly person all of the time. I will miss seeing him.
Del was special in so many ways. We were so fortunate to have him in our lives. He was the best friend a person could ever have. I’m glad we got to do so many things together over the years. We will surely miss him.
Del invited me, a younger teenage brother, to a swimming party at Womplers Lake. Eating pizza for the very first time left quite an impression on this young lad. These last few years we have enjoyed our Sunday visits with Del and a couple visits with him to the Outback Steakhouse as well. Del was such a delightful person and we have many pleasant memories of him.
We met Del at Lutheran Church of the Savior many years ago. He was so friendly and always had a smile on his face. He was so easy to talk with and his witty sense of humor was contagious. Our prayers go out to Del’s family. Ron and Karen Wendell
To my amazing grandpa Del we love and miss you everyday. You taught us so much and was always there for us we love you. Please tell grandma Peggy we love her too. Love your grandkids Tracy, Laura and Brian. Your 12 great grandkids and your great great granddaughter. It was a blessing to have you in our lives.
We have many fond memories of Del. Church events where Jeff and Del tested out the bouncy house. Many bonfire evenings. Traveling with Del to Arizona and California. He always made us laugh. On Sunday mornings I would always ask him “what kind of trouble are you getting into?” and he always had a story to tell. Loved and will miss him very much! The kindest, most lovable man we know! Our prayers go out to all the family members!