Thomas "Buddy" Michael Lambert

Thomas "Buddy" Michael Lambert, 46, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Buddy was born on October 17, 1965 in Mancelona, and raised in Kingsley; by his parents Samuel T. and Della M. (Brodrick) Lambert. He attended Central Grade School in Traverse City. He participated in The Special Olympics and in the Youth Group at Kingsley United Methodist Church. As a teenager he worked on a horse farm in Kingsley and enjoyed the animals immensely. As a young adult he worked at Randy’s Diner in Traverse City for over four years (1997 – 2001) as a dish washer and busboy. On July 2, 2002, Buddy began employment at Wendy’s (M-37) and worked there until his death. Buddy’s duties at Wendy’s were maintenance and general stocking. Buddy volunteered at The Disability Network Advocacy Council in Traverse City as well. Buddy enjoyed his friends, family, bowling, watching movies, listening to music and helping others if they needed help. If you ever met Buddy, you had a friend for life. His smile was always warm and friendly and he loved to talk with you. Buddy is survived by his sister Gail (Tony) Weber, Kingsley, MI; 3 nieces, Samantha (Gary) Tracey, Kingsley, MI; Sarah (Danny) Bristol, Kingsley, MI; Robin (Chad Gildner) Weber, Kingsley, MI. Buddy’s 4 Great Nephews and 2 Great Nieces are: Rylee, Jackson, Cole and Troy Bristol of Kingsley, MI, and Emmalea and Ellianna (Tracey) Mackenzie of Frankfort/Kingsley, MI. Buddy has numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins all over Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas and other areas of the U.S. Buddy was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents Dwight and Annabell Cheeseman in 1976, his maternal Grandmother Iva Brodrick in 1986 and parents Samuel in 2005 and Della in 2008. A special Thank You goes out to Lisa Woodcox and her children for caring for Buddy over the years. On May 19, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., at the VFW Post #2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., Traverse City, MI, we will celebrate Buddy’s life through storytelling, photographs and food. Memorial contributions may be made to Buddy’s family, payable to Gail Weber, c/o Kalkaska Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1457, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Please leave condolences at Buddy’s online guestbook at www.kalkaskafuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Thomas "Buddy" Michael Lambert

October 17, 1965 - April 15, 2012