CONRAD (CONNIE) LAMB

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

• If you met my Uncle Connie, you would never forget him. He had so many experiences and was a master story teller. As a child I would listen to all of his adventures (as well as my father's). He would go into such detail you would think they happened yesterday. I could visualize him in the aircraft, on the dragline, on the Skippy L or the Cat Trains. They were more than fascinating. I felt there was always a lesson in the stories. Something that I could take away and apply it later in my life. He taught me so much. As a young boy, he taught me how to operate a bulldozer and a dragline. When I was as young as 8 or 9, he would let me takeover the controls of the Otter, Beaver, C-180 or the Islander and let me pilot the aircraft to a destination and he would land the aircraft. When there were no passengers onboard the Islander, he would throttle back one engine to teach me what to do in the event of an engine failure. He also taught me how to read a map from an aircraft and showed me how difficult it was if you flew too low because of weather and landmarks were difficult to distinguish. My father (Donald) and he were close and worked together on the cattle and muskrat ranches. One story that I will never forget was when Connie and my father were drag lining and sleeping in a tent. They were trying to eat but the bugs were so bad, they couldn’t keep up with picking the bugs (mostly mosquitos) out of their food. Finally, my father asked Connie to turn the light out so they could eat. On the same job, they were befriended by a goat that had one of his horns growing into it's head. They caught him and cut a few inches of the horn off. The goat was so relieved that it ran around them, jumping and kicking. I think about Connie and my father every day. They were both larger than life men. There was nothing they couldn’t do. Can’t was a word that they never used. They got the job done with no fan fair. In fact, the less “publicity” the better. I feel I am a better person for knowing my Uncle Connie but I am not unique. Everyone he met is a better person for knowing him. Until we meet again. With love and admiration, Todd - Posted by: Todd Lamb (nephew) on: Jun 29, 2014

• Dick was the best man at Connie and Nancy's wedding in 1964. Nancy and Rhea were nursing classmates. It was so wonderful to have spent time with Connie at the 50th nursing reunion in June of 2013. Connie gave us a copy of his book that he has written about his tales of being a bush pilot....he was such an adventurer and story teller. He can now 'throttle back' and be peaceful! We cherish the memories Rhea and Dick a Graham Red Deer Alberta - Posted by: Rhea & Dick Graham (Longtime friends) on: May 07, 2014

• The world just got a bit dimmer. We enjoyed every encounter we had with Conrad. He will be greatly missed by all. Nancy we are truly sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Maureen and Marvin Streick (Friends and fellow sailors. ) on: Apr 29, 2014

• I "mind the times" often. There will be many stories & tributes over the fire pit at the lake. Thinking of you Nancy. Cookie - Posted by: Louise Cookie Hone (Friend) on: Apr 28, 2014

• We are so saddened by Connie's sudden passing. We will miss him greatly on our walks in the neighbourhood. Nancy, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Robert and Linda Ames (neighbour) on: Apr 27, 2014

• Sorry to hear of Connies passing. Many memories of the great stories he told. My deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Bernie Dyrkacz (friend) on: Apr 26, 2014

• Dear Nancy, We are sorry for your loss. Connie, was such a great person, He will live on in our memories forever. - Posted by: Bozena and Mark Szul (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2014

• Dear Nancy and Family: A message of Sympathy. Just as the sun will set then rise with each and every dawn, the soul of Conrad who lived life to the fullest will eternally live on....His zest for Life was contagious and the fond memories of days gone by and that Love lives on within our hearts and keeps a steady glow......Garry and I always enjoyed our visits when we were on our way to our cabin in Cormorant. Connie and Nancy always open their home to anyone who stopped by and had time for a cup of Tea and a great story. Please know that as a caring friend you can call anytime. This is with Heartfelt Sympathy and sadness on the sudden loss of your Loving Husband Connie. Our hearts and prayers are with you now. Love Bernie and Garry Krawchuk - Posted by: Bernie and Garry Krawchuk (Friends from The Pas) on: Apr 25, 2014

• We are so saddened to hear of Connie's passing - so many memories of great times - we always loved the stories of all his adventures - Sandy even lived through a few of them!!! Thinking of you, Nancy - take care xox - Posted by: Patti and Sandy Banks (Friends from The Pas) on: Apr 24, 2014

• Dear Nancy, I will always cherish our special time together when we lived at Clearwater Lake and spent time with you and Connie. I have fond memories of Connie's stories and greet sense of humour, the late nights at your place that were never dull ! I was very glad when Connie wrote his book as his stories and history with bush piloting up North could not be told by anyone better than Connie. How time goes quickly but the fond memories have never been forgotten. Thank you - Posted by: Luba Major (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2014

• Dear Nancy, we were shocked and saddened at the terrible news of your husband's death. Conrad used to stop at our boat with his dog and have a chat with Italo. He was a wonderful person and it was always a pleasure to listen to him, to his stories, to his advice. Please accept our sincere condolences. - Posted by: Silvia Chiaramello and Italo Ferrarese (Sailors at Silver Harbourg) on: Apr 23, 2014

• Dear Nancy. I am still finding it hard to believe I won’t see Conrad’s smiling face anymore, as I did so often for many years, when we visited on each other’s boats. He visited me often, and I was never sure if the idea to visit was his or Kaylee’s, as Kaylee always came with the expectations of doggie treats and was never disappointed! Conrad and I shared a laugh each time when after the first biscuit, Kaylee expected more, and Conrad made it clear that she was not to have another one as “she is getting too fat”. As I looked at 25 pound Kaylee, and then looked down on my shirtless body, at my 225 pounds of bulk, I would tell Conrad that he had no idea what “getting fat” was all about! 2 Dog Biscuits! Get Serious! We would share a laugh; Kaylee would get a second treat; and then on the next visit, we went through that same scenario again. And Kaylee got her two treats! Conrad and I were in touch almost daily through the wonderful world of e-mail, and his diaries, letters, and tales and photos of his life in the North, with his Dad and brothers, kept me spellbound every time I read one or looked at the photos. It gave me a greater appreciation of just how skilled he and his entire family were when he told stories of being lost in blizzards, and the many hazards he faced every day of his life. One day I revealed to him just what a different upbringing we had, and why I had such admiration and respect for him, and what he went through, and what he accomplished in life. I admitted that I felt like such a wimp compared with him, as if it was raining when I was 12 years old, and if my Father was not around to drive me to school, I stayed home! In the meantime, when Conrad was 12, he knew how to fly, change an engine in a plane, and skin a moose! Quite a contrast! He was a great friend, and one of the reasons why making the three hour trip to Silver Harbour from Brandon during the summer was always such fun. I will miss his friendship, I will miss his humour, and his daily contact with me with those great tales of life in the North. Colleen joins me, Nancy, in expressing our Sincere Condolences, and we hope that these remembrances of your life with a very special man will keep you strong in the days and years ahead. He was loved by all who knew him! You were lucky to have had each other for so many years. Sincerely, Dean Cousens - Posted by: Dean Cousens (Friend; Sailor.) on: Apr 23, 2014

• We were very sorry to hear the sad news and we send our deepest sympathy and condolences to Nancy. Sidney, B.C. - Posted by: Marianne and Don Berry (Friends) on: Apr 23, 2014

• Dear Nancy, I am very sorry to hear of Conrad's sudden passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Aimé Campagne (Previous owner of Sea Change) on: Apr 23, 2014

• I was shocked to hear the news and will miss his insights into life when we crossed paths during our walks through the subdivision. His stories of flying in the north will be missed. - Posted by: Randy Woroniuk (Freind from Lake Forest) on: Apr 23, 2014

• Dear Nancy and Lamb Family, I arrived at work today and saw the e-mail from Greg Lamb and Jamis Campbell about Connie's passing. As a daily e-mailer of a group of friends including Connie, I had just received one of Conrad's morning jokes the day previously. I am so sorry for your loss. A number of years ago I organized, on behalf of the Government of Nunavut, a tribute and recognition to the contribution the Lamb brothers (and father) made to the development of the north. This group of brave young men as pilots with Lamb Air, in an era of limited mapping, negligible navigation aids, no GPS, no radio coverage, opened up the arctic by providing air charter services through out the territories we know as the NWT and Nunavut. The Lamb brothers flew thousands of miles far into the north with geologists, judges, biologists, school children, medivacs and more. The modern Arctic we see today, the Lamb Brothers helped create with their Norseman, Beavers, Otters and Cessna 180's. I met Conrad through the tribute and fortunately for me, he adopted me as a friend. I can only characterize him as a gentleman, a loyal friend, a person deeply respectful of his past growing up in the Pas and working in the north all his life. I will miss Connie Lamb. My heart goes out to Nancy and all the family with his passing. Respectfully, Shawn Maley Yellowknife, NWT. - Posted by: Shawn Maley (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• I was a passenger on a few of Lamb Air flights when Connie was the pilot. He was always the most cheerful, optomistic, and interesting individual. I was very priviledged to attend his book signing and have my copies autographed. Connie was an all around good guy !! - Posted by: Robert Crawley () on: Apr 23, 2014

• NANCY I WAS SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO HEAR OF CONRAD'S SUDDEN PASSING. HE WAS INDEED A WONDERFUL FELLOW ALWAYS FULL OF LIFE AND A VERY GIFTED MAN WITH MANY TALENTS. I READ MANY OF HIS VERY INTERESTING AND AMUSING STORIES. I WILL CHERISH THE MANY GOOD OUTINGS WITH BOTH OF YOU AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE VISIT CONRAD AND I MADE TO THE HUGE WATER BOMBERS AT SPROUT LAKE ON VANCOUVER ISLAND. I WILL MISS CONRAD AND TAKE SOME COMFORT NANCY, IN KNOWING I AM SHARING SOME OF YOUR GRIEF AT THIS TIME. WILL BE IN GIMLI SOMETIME BETWEEN 16/30TH JUNE AND WILL CALL. - Posted by: Jack Reay (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• As my boat neighbor for the last 6-7 years, I found Connie always full of life, smiles and jokes and stories, some of which were quite entertaining. During one of our many conversations turned out that we both shared the same boarding room at SJR school albeit 23 years apart, never the less the shared antidotes of that time resonated much the same with me. Will miss him and his jumpsuits this sailing season. My deepest condolences to Nancy. - Posted by: Kam Ansari (Sailing Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014

• I have many memories of Connie up at the boat, he was a part of my summers growing up and will be greatly missed. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." My condolences. - Posted by: Tiana Sookermany (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2014