Caroll Marie Lamm

Caroll Marie Lamm, 90 of Placentia, CA, formerly of Newcastle, NE passed away on Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange, California. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at the Gospel Chapel in Newcastle, NE with Caroll's son, Ron A. Lamm officiating. Burial will be in the Newcastle Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 5th, 2012 beginning at 5:00 P.M, with the family present at 6:00 P.M. at the Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE. Online condolences to the family may be posted at www.mohrfuneralhome.com. Caroll Marie (Sorensen) Lamm was born January 3rd, 1922 in Newcastle, NE, the daughter of Nels Elmer and Addie Lajune (Beldin) Sorensen. She lived with her parents and sister, Arlene until she graduated in 1940 from Newcastle High School. She married Allen (Bruzz) Pervis Lamm on August 22, 1940. In July of 1942 Allen joined the Navy during World War II. In 1943 Caroll, her 2 children and her mother-in-law moved to Denver, CO. From Denver she moved to Tacoma, WA to live with her parents and work in a ship yard on an aircraft carrier. She ...[more]

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ed back to Denver until Bruzz was discharged from the Navy. They moved back to Tacoma, WA where they completed a Barber course at Molar Barber College. From there they moved to Kremmling, CO and in 1947 they moved to Denver. After completing a business machine course, Caroll worked for Purity Creamery, then American Jet Spray until 1969 when they moved back to the old home town of Newcastle, NE. They operated The Trading Post antique store in Newcastle until retiring. Caroll was a member of the Lawrence Lofgren American Legion Auxiliary Post #62 in Newcastle. She held the offices of President, Chaplin and Sergeant of Arms. She enjoyed antiquing, crafts, clubs and part time work. Caroll was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Addie Sorensen; a sister, Arlene Sorensen; 6 infant/stillborn siblings; her husband, Allen P. Lamm; her oldest daughter, Linda Lee Beckley; and her third oldest daughter, Shirley Kay Haakensen. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Carol Jensen of Placentia, CA, Carolyn June Lamm and her husband, Hoyt Yabnez of Fountain Valley, CA; a son, Ronald A. (Connie Swick) Lamm of Martinsburg, NE; sons-in-law, Jerry Beckley and Fred Haakensen; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She lived a full and active life. While in this world she blessed all she touched with her angelic, unconditional love and willingness to help anyone in need. Caroll was a perfect example of love, kindness, service, giving and compassion to others. She took so much pride in her accomplishments whether it was work, cooking a feast for a family get-together or crocheting an afghan for someone. She held her family together and always found a way to keep pushing and going forward even when she was tired. She loved to play the piano, loved watching sports, and spending time with her children and their families. She gave two lifetimes worth and then some. Her bright smile, her quiet strength, and her steady guiding light will rest with us in our hearts forever. Her flame may have gone out on this earth, but her light shines in the lives of many.