Steven D. Lambert

Steven D. Lambert, 73, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Steven was born on February 5, 1950, in Kewanee, a son of Marvin and Joann (Wilson) Lambert. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by infant siblings, Martin and Marlene Lambert. He is survived by his children, Stephanie (Carl Leblanc) Lambert of Le Claire, IA, Jeffry Lambert of Milan and Samantha Lambert of Peoria; siblings, Michael (Sonja) Lambert of Rochester, Laurie (Rick) Bailey and Diana (Dan) Hughes, both of Washington and Eric Lambert of California; grandchildren, Rhyann Moss, Blaine Moss, Jackson Lambert, Lillian Lambert, Chloe Lambert, Hudson Hinkle and Holden Hinkle. He is also survived by his fiancé Carol Sparks of East Peoria; her children, Marcus (Tiffany) Sparks and Megan (Joe) Bieze, both of East Peoria; and grandchildren, Morgan Sparks, Madison Bieze and Jordan Bieze. Steven proudly served in the United States Army from September 1969 until being honorably discharged in August 1971. He then became an electrician and worked at Caterpillar for 45 years. He retired in 2013. He was a Freemason and a member of American Legion Post 983 and UAW 974. His favorite hobbies were fishing, traveling, especially to Canada, and reading Louis L'Amour novels. He enjoyed watching the sun rise and set and watching Nature Shows, but he really loved being with his family and friends. Steven's family described him as warm, loving, sensitive and emotional. He had a tender heart but had the strength of a bear. He was a hard worker and diligent, but always stayed humble. They are most proud of him for his giving nature, honesty and being a man of his word. Memorial contributions may be made in Steve's memory to The Glioblastoma Research Foundation. Steve's Memorial Website and online condolences may be accessed at www.MasonFuneralHomes.com.