Dr. Leland F. Lamberty, age 76 of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
He was born to Earlyon John and Gladys (Havekost) Lamberty on October 24, 1943 at Tilden, Nebraska. He grew up in Seward, Nebraska where he graduated from Seward High School with the Class of 1961. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He then attended the Nebraska School of Medicine for his Medical Degree and performed his internship at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Lee was united in marriage to Ann Steinheider on September 5, 1964 and to this union four children were born: Jennifer, Becky, Ryan, and Garrod. Leland and Ann divorced in 1991. On August 4, 2007, he was united in marriage to Jody Lundvall.
He began his career in Holdrege, Nebraska for a short period of time and later moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1973 where he established Family Medical Associates. He was joined by Dr. Janet Bernard in 1985 where she worked until retirement. Recently, the practice joined with the Great Plains Health in January of 2019.
Lee loved music and played the trumpet in high school and college. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis and teaching his children the games growing up. He always looked forward to family get-togethers during the holidays and especially loved Christmas and the 4th of July. He always bought the largest Christmas tree and loved a huge display of fireworks on the 4th of July.
He was an avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed reading about cars, driving and looking at cars. Lee had a special interest in gas mileage. He appreciated trees, really loved his family and his work. He could frequently be seen dancing in the halls as if a song he liked came on.
Lee was a member of the First Lutheran Church in North Platte where he served more than once at Council President. He was Chief of Staff at the hospital twice and enjoyed serving on various committees.
Lee is surviced by his wife, Jody; his daughters Jennifer (Dave) Roth and Becky (Keith) Kempke; his son, Garrod Lamberty; grandchildren Zach (Jess) Roth, Kelsey Roth, Matt (Aleesha) Roth, Jamie Roth, Eli Kempke, Gabby Lamberty, and Lizzy Lamberty; one great grandson, Sam Roth. After marrying Jody, Lee added to the family Misty (Robert) Durfee, Melony (Jared) O'Keefe, and Myron Lunvall and their children Ashlynn, Katie and Alyssa Durfee, Makenzie Lundvall, and Keathen and Kasen O'Keefe; and his (adopted son) Brendon Curtis; his brothers Louis (Pat) Lamberty, Leonard (Ellie) Lamberty, Larry (Elaine) Lambery and Lynn (Rose) Lamberty.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ryan Lamberty; his niece, Kam Lamberty; and a sister-in-law, GiGi Lamberty.
Lee had phenomenal care at Great Plains Helath, and the family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, therapists and other support staff who made this care possible. A very special thanks to Dr. Eduardo Freitas, Dr. Renu Kadian, Dr. Jovanka Vuksanovic, and Dr. Guido Molina-Pallete for everything they did for Lee and his family. Great Plains Health is fortunate to have such great people on their staff.
A private family Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Visitation and book signing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The family requests bright clothing in honor of Lee's love of bright colors. Masks will be required. Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19.
A memorial will be established in Lee's name and memorials can be made to the family to be designated at a later date. The service will be streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page for those that cannot attend. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte is entrusted with the arrangements.