Julia Ellen Foster Lambert
Julia Ellen Foster Lambert, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her home in Tipton, with her husband of 50 years and her three children by her side.
Julie was born in Elwood on December 8, 1946 to George and Marjorie (Hackett) Foster, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Destry Lambert, her children, Nathan (Stephanie) Lambert, Krissi (Nate) Himsel, and Lindsay (Jason) Blythe, her sister, Lee-Anne (Bill) Distler, and brother George (Sheri) Foster. She is sorely missed and lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren, to whom she was “Muggy”: Henry, Maggie, and Julia Lambert; Destry and Piper Himsel; and Lincoln and Knox Blythe.
Julie graduated from Tipton High School in 1965, from Indiana University in 1969 with a BA in English Education, and then earned her Master’s in Education. Julie and Destry returned to Tipton in 1973 where they raised their family. She worked at Plainfield and Tipton schools as an English teacher and for the Indiana Department of Education.
To know Julie was to love her. Her enthusiasm for life was contagious. If there was a dance floor, she was on it. If there was a card game happening, she was the first at the table. If Rafael Nadal was playing tennis, or her beloved Hoosiers had a basketball game – she was in her seat, a Coke with extra crushed ice (no lid, please) and a bag of popcorn beside her, ready to cheer. Loudly.
She looked forward all year to annual family trips to the French River in northeastern Ontario, where a week was well spent fishing, playing poker, and reading books. She also spent many vacations on the ski slope, perfecting her signature “Power Plow” and heading in early to save tables for lunch.
Julie devoted her life to her family and community. She was the consummate field trip and school dance chaperone, driver of friends to countless activities, cook of many late night meals to a pack of hungry kids, and coach of many youth soccer teams (a sport she initially knew nothing about, but quickly learned yelling “boot it!!” was a great motivator). She served on the Tipton County Park Board, was a member of Tri Kappa, volunteered at the high school, and later worked there as the In-School Suspension Supervisor. She had a heart as big as Texas, and never met an underdog she didn’t champion.
The family will have a private funeral followed by a Celebration of Life in the coming months. The funeral service will be taped and available to be viewed by following the link on Julie’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences for the family may also be left. The link to the funeral service on her page will be posted on Thursday, May 28.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Julie’s memory can be made to the Tipton County Foundation, for the benefit of underprivileged children, PO Box 412, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
The next time you drink a Coke, play a round of poker, eat hot McDonalds French fries, or listen to a country song, think of Julie and smile.
Destry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Thank you Joanna
So sorry to hear of the loss of you beautiful Wife, Mother , Grandmother and friend. Much sympathy and prayers as you celebrate Julia’s life. God Bless each of you!
Thank you Susan
I’m so sorry for your loss. May Julie Rest In Peace. She was a terrific lady and will be missed by many
Thanks Jo
Never was there a kinder, sweeter, livelier person, who was willing to listen to, and pass the time with, others. Condolences to Destry, the “kids,” and all of Julie’s family and friends . . .
Thank you for these kind words…
So very sorry for your entire family at your loss. Prayers with you all.
To Doc and children, grandchildren. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Wife, Mom, and Grandmother, God has received an Angel. She will always be there watching over her family and protecting you
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Thanks Tammy, we feel her watching over us, and back to how she used to be
We are so very sorry to hear this, our love and prayers are with you Doc, and the family.
John and Luana – thank you so very much
Sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Julie.
Jay and I are so very sorry for your loss. I don’t think I will have to explain how very much Julie meant to Jay. Julie was like a younger sister to Jay. So very many memories he has shared about Julie and the Foster family Until we meet again.
oops I should have said older sister. Jay loved pestering her all the time. He was glad he spent a couple of hours with her visiting a couple of years ago. They shared so very many laughs and memories over the years. They were just like family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Doc and the family !
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you very much
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you celebrate and remember your dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
So sorry for your loss Julie was a super person to know, our thoughts and prayers are with Doc and the rest if the family
Thank you Carters
Destry, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying God’s comforting arms will hold you all close during this difficult time.
So Saddened To Hear Of Your Loss. My Prayer’s And Condolences To The Family. A Beautiful Lady And A Beautiful Soul ❤️🙏
Destry and family,
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Julie was such a wonderful woman, and she will be missed.
Scott – thank you so very much, from our whole family
So sorry for your loss; Julie loved well and was well-loved., and made such a positive impact on her community. Wishing you some bit of peace during this sad time.
Thank you Heather
Destry and family, Please accept our genuine sympathies and condolences in the passing of Julia. I have fond memories of Julia and her kind and thoughtful treatment of others. May you all be comforted at this special time. Sincerely, Forest and Linda Addington
Prayers for all of Julie’s family, she will be missed by so many.
Thank you Judy
I am so very sorry for your loss.Destry, children, grandchildren, and family my deepest sympathy. A beautiful lady will forever be with you. The Lord Bless and keep you.
Prayers for all if Julie’s family. Julie will be missed by so many.
So very sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort during this difficult time. I remember her always when I worked at the old walk up South Pole while I was high school and the Lambert kids were little. She would stop in the red station wagon to get kids lunch. Always ordering Lindsey “a plain hot dog. She thinks she wants ketchup on it but she doesn’t. So just put like 2 or 3 drops on it.” She was always full of energy then.
Dad and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family. God Bless you
Her smile, her laughter, her kindness, her love of life and family were Julie’s gifts to us all! Her heart was filled with love for everyone she met! God is the lucky one and we that knew her are the blessed ones!
Lambert Family, My condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayer.
We are so sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. May she Rest In Peace. Condolences to her great family.
Destry and family, we are saddened to hear about Julia. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bob and Gretchen
Destry and family, very sorry to hear of Julia passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Destry and family, So sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. Our prayers are with you all.
Destry and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Julie, the matriarch of your family. She is at peace. Hugs to all of you.
Doc and family. So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for everyone. Julie was a special lady and such a joy to be around. She will be missed, but remembered with fond memories.
Destry and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Julie, the matriarch of your family. She is at peace. Hugs to all of you.
The kindest of kind and the very best at loving her family. Cherish all those wonderful memories she left. We were all better for knowing her.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Doc, her children and grandchildren. Julie will always be with you through all the memories you shared. I enjoyed sitting with her and Doc at the moose and seeing first hand their dance at the Elks and the love they had for each other. Out on her drives in the country with Stacy listening to music they stopped by the house and we chatted. She loved her children and grandchildren so much. She was such a loving caring person. She was loved and will be missed by many. Hugs to all of you.
Pam and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We know she is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and not suffering any longer. She is singing His Praises and Worshiping Him for eternity and we will all see her again. Keep the Faith and Believe.
The Robinson family send their condolences! !
Lifting the Lambert family up in prayer. Julie was such an amazing soul, she touched the lives of so many people, and students. She was put on this earth as landmark for so many. She will always be remembered, until we meet again, fly high Jules.
When friends from long ago start leaving us to go to that better place, it is indeed sad. Julie has been a friend since grade school and her passing is indeed very sad. I have known Destry since High School and have always been impressed with his kindness. Condolences to Destry and the family. May you find peace and comfort in the many good memories that Julie has left for all of us. Dance on Julie…dance on.
So sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. Such a wonderful lady. She was always helping my daughter when she was in high school. And when her dad moved to Autumnwood Village she was always there visiting and helping Geogre. It was obvious how much they loved each other. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Destry and family, My most heartfelt condolences and sympathy go out to you and yours. I recall her as a very sweet and energetic woman. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
My sincere condolences to the entire Lambert family. I remember admiring Julie for her smile and warm heart. Rest in heaven.
Thinking of all of you ❤️ and holding you in love and prayers.
Bill and Melissa Grishaw
I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. May good memories hug your heart, now and in the upcoming days! I know she will be missed incredibly!
An awesome lady inside and out. We were blessed to know her. Prayers to the family. God bless.
I’m so sorry to hear about Julie. Much love and prayers to you and to all the family.
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was always very kind and sincere. Our condolences to Destry and the entire Lambert
family…………….thoughts and prayers
Life’s precious memories are a blessing. Cherish them all! May God Comfert you all with the loss of your loved one.
My sympathy & prayers for the family. I didn’t know Julie personally, but knew of her. My family lived next door to Destry’s family years ago. Wishing her family peace, comfort, encouragement, and many good memories of a sweet person.
Please accept our sincere condolences for your family’s loss. She was beautiful inside and out; the world was a better place for her presence in it. Your family is in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the Lambert family. Julie was a special person and I always looked forward to our one week together at the French River. I will always remember my last fishing trip together in September of 2018. I loved our late night card games and our special sayings. God bless you Julie and thanks for the memories of “this is a basic no hesitation game” and “call Ray Ross!” May all your hole cards be aces!!!!
Thank you, Blair. I hope you know how much mom loved you and your entire family. Some of the happiest times of her life were at Lochaven with your family. Hugs to our Ohio family.
The feeling was mutual for sure! Thinking of all of you at this time……………………………..
Destry and family, so sorry to know of Julie’s passing. She is at rest and peace. Your children and grandchildren will be your greatest comfort. You all have great memories of Jule and this is your comfort. God bless you all.
The condolences to you for Julias loss. To have known her was to always
Remember her joy and friendliness. Being a distant cousin, I remember her from birth. I’ve seen all the kids at Aunt Mureal and Uncle Ernie more times than I can remember.
Her children are a great testament to her love and wisdom.
Take comfort in knowing that her struggles are thru.
So sad to hear of Julia’s passing. Didn’t know her well but you could see her love and compassion thru the influence she had on her family. Praying for comfort for Dr, Nate, Lindsey and Krissi and the entire family.
Barry & Jan Juday
Prayers for Destry, Nate, Lindsey and Krissi and their families. To know Julie, was to love her. She was one of the kindest and most loving persons I had the pleasure to know and work with.
Many Prayers for you Doc and all of your loving family!
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all❤️
May God be with you as you mourn the loss of Julia. Cherish the memories of her.
Destroy, my most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dearest Dr. Lambert and family…so very sorry to hear of this news.
Sending all my love and praying for comfort and peace to soothe your souls in this time.
Much love,
Gretchen Bayer
Destry and family., we are so sorry for your loss. Julie’s smile was contagious. We know the last several years was a battle for her and the family. The loving care she received from you Destry, as well as her children during these times will always be remembered. . May God comfort you and bless you Don and Phyllis Frawley.
Julie was an incredible light in this world. Sending our deepest love and heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.
So very sorry, our prayers is with you.🙏🙏 she was a great lady.
Sorry for your loss and in are prayers
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of the family. ♡
Doc, so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Beth and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. The grief is real, but your spirit is strong ..please let me know if there is anything we can do for you.
Please accept our deep sympathy to the family and friends of Julie Lambert.
Destry,
For you and all your family, we would like to express our deepest condolences. All my children had Julie in one aspect or another in school. (Kyle, Christina, and Michael) and each one of them want to let you know how sorry they feel for your family. Connie and I too want to wish all of you the best through these troubling times. Although I never had the opportunity to ski with you all, I have heard so many stories, and wish I could have been there. God Bless!,,🧖🏼♀️
Such a lovely lady and one of my favorite teachers. Praying all your great memories will carry you through this difficult time.
Destry and family; Please accept our deepest sympathies on Julie’s passing. Many folks are going to miss that bright smile. God Bless all of you.
Hold on to all your wonderful memories asJulie
dances in Heaven. Condolences to the family!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Rest In Peace Julie.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Destry and family. We send our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
May God give grace and strength to all who mourn. +
Destry, I am sorry for your loss – I cannot imagine. I hope the many memories of time with your life partner help you in this time.
Nate, know that you have many grieving with you. I know that you have all been through quite a bit. Thoughts and broverly love to you and yours. VTL -Scott
VTL brother, thanks for the kind words. Nate
I only met Julie a few times but what a wonderful lady she was. My condolences to Doc and family. She will be missed by everyone.
Destry, just read Julie’s history of life. So sorry for your loss as well as your entire family’s loss. I’ve always envied folks who grew up in Tipton and remained to make a huge contribution to the community. You and Julie did just that. Peace and grace to you!
Jim and Kathy Long
To our extended family, We are thinking of you during this difficult time and hope you know we are by your side. We are so thankful to have shared so many memories as recent as last summer. Julie will always remain as a shining star on the French River.
We love you. That last trip was a dream come true for our family. You were unbelievably accommodating. We’re having a picture of the Lodge engraved on her urn. ❤️
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Julie memories of her are of Tipton basketball and her love of children. Your family has served the community unselfishly for many years and now this community mourns with you. May Julie Rest In Peace and God bless the Lambert family. Rec
Destry and Family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you learn to live your lives without the physical presence of Julie. I am so sorry for your loss. May God”s love comfort and strengthen you all at this painful time.
Destry and family
We are so sorry for your great loss. Heavens gain. You are such an wonderful family. Our Prayers are with all of you. God is our strenght in all things.
Destry, Nathan, Krissy and Lindsey I am so sad to hear of the passing of Julie. Life is so precious and even 73 years is too short. Destry and Nathan thank you for taking care of me and my health needs over the years. My thoughts are with you all during your time of reflection and mourning.
Thank you Max. You go way back with Mom and Dad, and I will make sure he sees your kind words. Thanks again, Nate (on behalf of the family)
Destry and family,
I remember Julie from high school. She was a lovely person, caring and fun to be with. And she loooved Destry Lambert.
I hope these and all of your memories give you comfort.
God bless you all!
Jennie Plumer
I am so very sorry for your loss. . I remember her as Leanne little sister with a great laugh and smile and especially a twinkle in her eyes
Julie was a Great Fun Gal to all of us that knew her and the Group she grew up with. I was a tag along to my dad to both the Foster and Lambert Households back in the early 60s. I’m sorry her life ended as it did but she had one hell of a ride while she was living it. That’s the way we will remember a Great Lady not from her death. Live On Julie I’m glad I knew you.
Great tribute Brook, she would have loved reading this!
Hi Destry. So sorry to hear about Julie. She was special. Hope you’re doing ok.
That something is inevitable doesn’t make it’s happening any easier. My heart goes out to Julie’s immediate family and to her many close friends. Would that I could ease the immense pain that presently afflicts you. Hold on to the presently faint comfort that your tears of grief will someday become an endless series of warm and loving memories.
Dear Destry and Family. I send you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Julie, one of the sweetest ladies. She was always true in heart, the most giving of herself, and was always smiling with the sweetest twinkle in her eyes! I loved how she always greeted everyone like she hadn’t seen them for months when it was probably only a week or two! May God give you peace in your heart and strength to help you through this trying time.
So very sorry for your loss may God be with during this time
So sorry Destry. I have great memories of you and Julie as far back as the 1960’s. Thinking of your family.also.
Destry and family I just want to express my sincerest sympathies in the passing of Julie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! God bless you beyond measure for the way you all took care of her!
My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family. Memories are so precious and will live with you forever!
Doc and family, you all have given so much to the Tipton community. You all will remain a reflection of love, kindness, and loyalty. We pray that God continually blesses your family and now has Julie in his home. Larry and Marilyn Ross.
Thank you so much Larry and Marilyn. You are wonderful friends
So sorry about the loss of Julie, I loved helping her shop at B’s Boutique back in the day and cheering with her at the baseball games as Randy coached Nate, Such a lovely kind person, she will be missed , love and hugs to all❤️🙏
Fun memories…thank you Debbie and family
Destry and family, so sorry to hear about Julie’s passing….my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m sending my deepest sympathy to all of you in Julie’s passing. May the many wonderful memories that you share be a comfort in this time of sorrow.
Destry,Nate, Krissi, Lindsey and family,
My heart is heavy , but the thoughts of Julie make me smile.
Working with Julie at school brings memories of the conversations we had that was always around our children. Julie loved her family . We always would end the conversations talking about our students, and sharing how they had made a special turning point in which they had achieved. Julie was a wonderful lady .
My prayers are with the family for comfort and love .
Thank you Judy and Greg, she loved working with you at the school
Destry and family, what a beautiful tribute to Julie and memories you’ll have to cherish for a lifetime. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs ❣️
Thank you Diana, we will always cherish the memories
Destry and family , please know we grieve with you. Julie was such a loving person. We didn’t know her as well as some, but she always acted as if she had known you forever. Prayers for your entire family
Thank you very much Randy and Marie
So sorry to hear this ours prayers are with you. Andrew and Nancy Lipari
Thanks Andrew
Destry and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family as you grieve the loss of your wife and mother. While your hearts are heavy, we pray you know that the light of Julie’s life will burn brightly for years to come through all of you. She was a wonderfully, kind lady who loved her family and still had room left in her heart to love those students who needed her most.
Thank you Schultz family
Destry and family, My thoughts and prayers to.you all. Heaven has been blessed with a wonderful soul. I just today learned of her passing.
Thank you Butch for the kind words
This is late in coming (and as usual, long-winded, I know). Dr. Lambert (and family, too): It is difficult to image a better half of someone who calls you before 6 a.m. and tells you to haul your keister off to the hospital asap for tests that ultimately result in a quadruple bypass and a new valve that’s still in place and ticking like a 21-jewel pocket watch. Or, someone who, at the end of the day, can tell of crass coincidences that show one just how lucky he or she may be to be alive and kickin’. I spoke with Julie only a handful of times…Vicki, Rachel, Jessica, Adam, and I were on the problem-posing side of the fence…but I know from as long ago as fish floating on the pond behind the high school and a handshake in the endzone of a bitter rivalry (and before) that Julie is the zest we all should strive to become. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies and condolences.