Shirlee Rae Lamberson, 78, Naples, Fla., passed peacefully on March 26, 2013, at the AVOW Hospice in Naples, Fla. Born June 23, 1934, in Listie. She is preceded in death by her mother, Leone Landsman, father George Landsman and her brother Dale Landsman. Shirlee is survived and loved by her husband of 62 years, C. David Lamberson, Esq., and her children Susan Blackburn of New Cumberland, Jane Lamberson and husband Richard Swope of Naples and Carol Lamberson and husband Michael Wallace of Ringoes, N.J. She has eight grandchildren: Alyse Blackburn, Ryan Hendricks, Emily Wallace, Eric Swope (wife Courtney), Emily Swope (husband Tim Daugherty), Nathan, Marissa and Joseph Swope, as well as two great-grandchildren. She graduated from Friedens High School in 1952 and attended Millersville University before serving as a telephone operator and supervisor for The Bell Telephone Company in Lancaster. Throughout her life, Shirlee devoted many hours to various volunteer organizations, most notably the Somerset Hospital Auxiliary, First Christian Church and several equestrian clubs. She was first mate on the sailboat Arabella and on occasion, she and David would sail to the Dry Tortugas and other destinations. She was a devoted wife, mother and compassionate caregiver to all she loved. She will be dearly missed by those whose lives she touched. The family is planning a memorial Celebration of Life and private burial at a later date in Somerset. Arrangements by the Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, 555 Tayman Ave., Somerset, Pa 15501. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions can be made in her memory to the Somerset County Humane Society, P.O. Box 182, Somerset, Pa. 15501. Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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