Ann L. Lamb

Ann L. Lamb, 84, of Colchester, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 1, 2008 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb, Illinois. She was born September 16, 1924 in Hyde Park, Utah to Lorin S. and Avon L. Lamb. She is survived by two sisters, Marigene Peart, Bountiful, Utah; Reta Robert Downs of Hyde Park, Utah; one brother, Lewis Kathie Lamb of Afton, Wyoming; a brother-in-law, Jean Marilyn Waite; nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, and longtime friends Donna Phillips and Marion Blackinton. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Helen Waite; a brother Richard Lamb; a sister-in-law Margie Lamb; and a brother-in-law Quentin Peart. Ann served in the Army Air Corp in 1943-44, where her assignment was in flight operations. Ann graduated from North Cache High School. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Physical Education from Utah State University. She received her Ph.D. in Physical Education and a certification in Counseling from the University of Utah. She also was granted a fellowship at Ohio State University, where she completed advanced study in Research Design and Statistical Analysis. Ann was largely responsible for organizing women's athletics on the Western Illinois University campus, and was appointed the first Women's Athletic Director. While growing up in Utah, Ann competed on softball and basketball teams. She enjoyed participating in a number of physical activities including downhill and cross county skiing, tennis, golf, swimming and working outside in her garden. She was a member of the LDS Church and enjoyed teaching the Gospel Doctrine class. She also served in the women's athletics. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, Utah. A viewing will be held from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. prior to services. She will be buried at the Hyde Park Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the American Cancer Society.