Kim Leon Lamb
Kim Leon Lamb
1947-2015
Kim Leon Lamb, age 68, passed away on May 2, 2015 at home in Chicago, Illinois.
He was born on April 8, 1947 in Elmo, Missouri to the late Elvin and Zella (Lee) Lamb.
Kim grew up in Elmo. He graduated from West Nodaway High School in Burlington Junction, Missouri in 1965. After high school he attended Nebraska Christian College in Norfolk, Nebraska and Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Missouri earning three degrees in 6 years: Bachelor of Christian Education from Nebraska and Bachelor of Arts (Bible) and Bachelor of Theology from Moberly. Kim also earned his Masters of Divinity from Lincoln Christian Seminary in Illinois.
Kim married Janice Olson on August 21, 1967 at Wakefield, Nebraska. They celebrated 47 years of marriage. Kim served churches in Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and California over the past 48 years. He served as Youth Pastor, Preaching Minister, Children’s Minister, and Associate Pastor of Church Growth. He taught elementary school in Chicago Public Schools from 1980 to 1994, most enjoying fourth and fifth graders.
Kim enjoyed being a part of Exchange Club in Terre Haute, Indiana and also in San Diego, California. Although he was on a bowling league for several years, he focused on his enjoyment of golf and fishing the past two decades.
Kim is survived by his wife Janice (Olson) Lamb, daughter Amy Lamb Woods, grand-dog Crede, daughter Joni Lamb, son-in-law Keith Jacobson, grandson Spencer Lamb Jacobson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Karon (Lamb) Ewing.
Kim Lamb’s Memorial Service will be Friday, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. at First Evangelical Free Church, 5255 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago IL 60640.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support his church or Swift school where the church meets and Kim tutored kids. Make checks payable either to “Community Christian Church – Edgewater” or “Friends of Swift.” Checks can be mailed to: Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville, IL 60540.
Cremation provided by Care Memorial Cremation 8230 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview IL 60455 and Care Cremation Center 515 Anderson Drive, Romeoville IL 60446. For more information call 866-912-9822 or visit us online at carememorialcremation.com
