Margaret Joyce Lampton

Marge Lampton, 79, of Richland passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family January 28, 2014, in Richland. She was born on May 27, 1934 to Clayton and Maxine Hero in Hebron, IN.

She was raised in Hegwisch, IL and graduated from Chicago Vocational High School on June 27, 1952. The day after graduation, June 28, 1952, she married the love of her life Albert W. Lampton. They began the journey of their 56 years together, raising three children and surviving a husband who was involved in scouting.

Marge graduated with honors from the RN Program at Columbia Basin College in 1977. She was employed at the Hanford Environmental Health Foundation HEHF and enjoyed being a "Fluzzy" for them in the fall. Marge was a member of the Washington State Nurses Association.

Meeting Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra in high school was one her special moment in life. She introduced herself, "Mr. Welk, I play the Accordion also." But when asked by Mr. Welk to step on the stage to play, she declined. She also enjoyed the Pecan Blizzard from DQ on occasion and the Sidewalk Art Show each summer.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Wayne Lampton.

She is survived by her sibling's, Ernie Hero, El Lee Heaton and Jerry Van Buskirk; her children, William J. Lampton, II; Kimberly G. and Jeffrey S. Kinder; Marc W. and Linda Lampton; grandchildren, Luke Lampton, Hope and Chris Opfar; Lemuel, Bob, Andy Lampton; Amanda Lampton; and Sabrina and Joel Beauchene. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Jacquelynn and Kaiser Opfar; and Samantha Beauchene.

Visitation will be held today from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Memories at Sunset Event Center, 915 ByPass Hwy in Richland.

The funeral service will held Friday, January 31, 2014, at Memories at Sunset Event Center at 1:00pm with a graveside to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice at the Chaplaincy, 1480 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352.