Individual Details

Vollard B. Lamb was born Oct. 22, 1886, at Willow Island, Nebr. He was the son of Bige and Mary Lamb. He had three sisters, one still, living, Mrs. Guy Curtice of Cozad, Nebraska. At the time of his death he had thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and all six of his children living. He died November 1, 1970. His wife, Zella, lives in the nursing home at Cozad. Vollard Lamb was not a church going man, and though he was not active nor a member of a church, he had nothing against it. He read the Bible a great deal during the last few years of his life, and though he did not quote it he based some of his many discussions on what it says. His basic philosophy was "pay your debts and stay even with the board." He lived this belief and though to many it was in a materialistic sense, he gave aid to many people. He was a good neighbor and gave aid to associates, friends and neighbors with willingness.

Though he was not a demonstrative man and kept people at arm's length most of his life, once having gotten to know him one could realize he had a kind heart with a very rough exterior. He detested dishonest politicians, violent revolutionaries and shady dealings. He was loyal to his country, and he probably never missed his opportunity to vote.Though he was critical of many things in fast-changing world, he attempted to understand them and reluctantly came to accept them. He did not want to be judged a hypocrite, and he stated this many times. His many friends probably have been told this many times; he made no secret of it to his family. His major fault, if this can be called that, was that enough money would cure most anything in this world. However during the last few weeks of his life, it is believed that he changed in this belief. His statements to some of his children "you'd better go to church" indicated this change. He evidently began to believe that money was to be used, not hoarded as he wished to settle up any of the financial obligations of his entire immediate families. Though his beliefs differed from those of his immediate family in many respects, his family allowed him the courtesy of being the patriarch and never intentionally hurt his feelings. He was the "king bee" and this being his training as a young many does not detract from his family's memory of him. Tri City Tribune, November 11, 1970. Grand View Cemetery Gothenburg Nebraska. Book, Compiled by Patricia A. Flatten, May 2003; Updated by Harold E. Clark, June 2012.