Irene J. Lambert, age 79, died May 4, 2000 in Port Orchard, WA. She was born June 20, 1920 in San Francisco, CA to John Casperson and Mildred (Zelms) Ulving. She was raised in San Francisco, CA. She married George Lambert in California on Feb. 12, 1938. Mrs. Lambert worked as an artist. She specialized in handcrafted natural shell art. She is survived by her son James Lambert of Port Orchard, WA., brother Jack Ulving of Corning, CA., grandchildren Donna Scott of Burley, WA., Michael Lambert of Sunnyslope, WA., and 2 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband George in 1998.Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, PO Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.No services are planned at this time.When I come to the end of the dayAnd the sun has set for meI want no rites in a gloom-filled room.Why cry for a soul set free?Miss me a little, but not too longAnd not with your head bowed low.Remember the love we once shared-Miss me, but let me go.For this is a journey we all must takeAnd each must go alone.It's all a part of the Maker's Plan,A step on the road to home.When you are lonely and sick at heartGo to the friends we knowAnd bury your sorrows in doing good deeds-Miss me, but let me go.