Lucy E. “Dolly†Lamping, 89, of Helena passed away August 6, 2012. Lucy was born in Helena to Frank and Verna Miller in 1922. She was one of their ten children. Lucy was born a premature baby, just under 2 pounds. She survived by the grace of God. She was so small her first bed was a shoe box. She was like a little doll, hence the nickname Dolly. Dolly was born to a poor family, when her mother died at a young age, she quit school in order to take care of her siblings. The school she did attend was destroyed in the earthquakes, her classroom was moved to a box car. Dolly and her family survived the great depression. She later used her experience to lecture her own children about wasting food. Some days she was grateful to have a potato water and a special treat was bread dipped in syrup.
Dolly married Cliff Lamping in 1940. They had six children and raised them in East Helena. Dolly worked at several places but spent the bulk of her time working for the state. She loved people and animals unconditionally. She was totally devoted to her family, she loved giving them things she never had. At mid-life she became a born-again Christian and a committed member of Fortress of Joy Church. She spent the last 14 years dealing with the curse of Alzheimer, but now she is free at last.
Dolly was preceded in death by her husband Cliff, son Tom, daughter Mary, and all but one of her siblings, many relatives and in-laws.
She is survived by daughters Linda Reed and Lois Collins (Doug), sons Jerry Lamping (Kathy) and Phil Lamping (Terri), her sister Sue Cote, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Fortress of Joy Church with graveside committal will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery, East Helena. To offer condolences to the family please visit www.helenafunerals.com
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Della Dobbins says
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Della Dobbins says
I remember meeting Dolly with Fee Lamping. She was such a seet lady. I also worked with her at the Department of Revenue. You are now with my mom Joyce n Heaven. My prayers are with your family.
Darlene Scott says
Rest in Peace, Aunt Dolly!!
Darlene
Aimee Stuermer says
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Aimee Stuermer says
Will miss you Grandma Doll!
Rodney Lamping says
We are sorry to hear of Dolly’s passing. Our thought and prayers are with the family. We are on vacation and will not be able to attend her funeral. May God be with you all. Rodney and Kate Lamping
Tom Elwess says
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Glen Cuchine says
Dolly was one of my favorite customers when I worked for Charlie W and later for Frank M at the East Helena IGA. I doubt there was ever a day that dawned which
was not an occasion for one of Dolly’s radiant smiles. What a fabulous lady. Heaven has a wonderful angel now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Glen Cuchine, Boise, ID
Sandi "Coyle" Benson says
Very sorry to read about your Mom. I remember her while growing up and was a sweet lady. May the days ahead bring peace and understanding. Prayers to all of the family. “God Bless”
Marvin St Clair says
My prayers and condolenses go to all the family at the time of your loss. Cliff and Dolly were my Godparents. My body and life are here in Alaska but my roots will always be in East Helena. Rest in peace Dolly..
Marvin StClair says
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Marvin StClair says
My prayers and condolenses go to all the family at the time of your loss. Cliff and Dolly were my Godparents. My body and life are here in Alaska but my roots will always be in East Helena. Rest in peace Dolly..
Daniel Jenkins says
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Donna Knudson says
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Donna Knudson says
Lois (and family) I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Haven’t seen you for years but still remember all the ranch times and fishing fun we all had back then. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers,
Donna Knudson
tanna tyson bogle says
we are sorry to hear about the loss of grandma lamping she was always a great to us we have not seen hear for years always in our heart from matt joe ashley (her great grand kids)