Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Pueblo Chieftain
Marie Edna Nelson Davidson Lamb Barkman, 103, passed away Sept. 10, 2002. Longtime Pueblo resident, socialite and philanthropist. Born Sept. 14, 1898, in Denver, to Martin Elias and Augusta Rose Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings, Thora Alfhilda, Anna Caroline, Charles Nicholas and Theodore Edward; and by her husbands, Ray Davidson, Frank Lamb and Frank Barkman. After finishing business college in Chicago, Marie married Ray Davidson and spent time in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, during World War I and its aftermath. Married to Frank Lamb in 1922, she shuttled between Los Angeles and Chicago, moving to Pueblo in 1949, where Lamb came as owner of Triplex, then the largest aluminum piston manufacturer in the world. At Lamb's death in 1953, Triplex was sold. Marie married Frank Barkman in 1956. The two headed a charitable foundation in Lamb's memory, which was instrumental in supporting the Pueblo Library, funding two branches on the South Side and in Belmont, which bear Lamb's and Barkman's names. The two also supported other Pueblo charities, including the YWCA and the El Pueblo Boys Ranch. Marie and Frank were named "Citizens of the Year" by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in 1991. Frank Barkman died on Nov. 13, 1999. Marie was active in several community and social groups, and was for a long time head of the Rector's Guild at Ascension Episcopal Church, where she and Frank Barkman were devoted members. A woman of strength, concern for her community, and joy in life, she leaves Pueblo saddened by the passing of a great citizen and woman, and grateful for her presence among us. At her request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 18th and Grand Ave., with the Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Ascension Episcopal Church or the Pueblo Library, c/o Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 777, Pueblo, CO 81002.
Marie Edna Nelson Davidson Lamb Barkman, 103, passed away Sept. 10, 2002. Longtime Pueblo resident, socialite and philanthropist. Born Sept. 14, 1898, in Denver, to Martin Elias and Augusta Rose Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings, Thora Alfhilda, Anna Caroline, Charles Nicholas and Theodore Edward; and by her husbands, Ray Davidson, Frank Lamb and Frank Barkman. After finishing business college in Chicago, Marie married Ray Davidson and spent time in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, during World War I and its aftermath. Married to Frank Lamb in 1922, she shuttled between Los Angeles and Chicago, moving to Pueblo in 1949, where Lamb came as owner of Triplex, then the largest aluminum piston manufacturer in the world. At Lamb's death in 1953, Triplex was sold. Marie married Frank Barkman in 1956. The two headed a charitable foundation in Lamb's memory, which was instrumental in supporting the Pueblo Library, funding two branches on the South Side and in Belmont, which bear Lamb's and Barkman's names. The two also supported other Pueblo charities, including the YWCA and the El Pueblo Boys Ranch. Marie and Frank were named "Citizens of the Year" by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in 1991. Frank Barkman died on Nov. 13, 1999. Marie was active in several community and social groups, and was for a long time head of the Rector's Guild at Ascension Episcopal Church, where she and Frank Barkman were devoted members. A woman of strength, concern for her community, and joy in life, she leaves Pueblo saddened by the passing of a great citizen and woman, and grateful for her presence among us. At her request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 18th and Grand Ave., with the Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Ascension Episcopal Church or the Pueblo Library, c/o Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 777, Pueblo, CO 81002.
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Pueblo Chieftain
Marie Edna Nelson Davidson Lamb Barkman, 103, passed away Sept. 10, 2002. Longtime Pueblo resident, socialite and philanthropist. Born Sept. 14, 1898, in Denver, to Martin Elias and Augusta Rose Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings, Thora Alfhilda, Anna Caroline, Charles Nicholas and Theodore Edward; and by her husbands, Ray Davidson, Frank Lamb and Frank Barkman. After finishing business college in Chicago, Marie married Ray Davidson and spent time in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, during World War I and its aftermath. Married to Frank Lamb in 1922, she shuttled between Los Angeles and Chicago, moving to Pueblo in 1949, where Lamb came as owner of Triplex, then the largest aluminum piston manufacturer in the world. At Lamb's death in 1953, Triplex was sold. Marie married Frank Barkman in 1956. The two headed a charitable foundation in Lamb's memory, which was instrumental in supporting the Pueblo Library, funding two branches on the South Side and in Belmont, which bear Lamb's and Barkman's names. The two also supported other Pueblo charities, including the YWCA and the El Pueblo Boys Ranch. Marie and Frank were named "Citizens of the Year" by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in 1991. Frank Barkman died on Nov. 13, 1999. Marie was active in several community and social groups, and was for a long time head of the Rector's Guild at Ascension Episcopal Church, where she and Frank Barkman were devoted members. A woman of strength, concern for her community, and joy in life, she leaves Pueblo saddened by the passing of a great citizen and woman, and grateful for her presence among us. At her request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 18th and Grand Ave., with the Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Ascension Episcopal Church or the Pueblo Library, c/o Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 777, Pueblo, CO 81002.
Marie Edna Nelson Davidson Lamb Barkman, 103, passed away Sept. 10, 2002. Longtime Pueblo resident, socialite and philanthropist. Born Sept. 14, 1898, in Denver, to Martin Elias and Augusta Rose Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings, Thora Alfhilda, Anna Caroline, Charles Nicholas and Theodore Edward; and by her husbands, Ray Davidson, Frank Lamb and Frank Barkman. After finishing business college in Chicago, Marie married Ray Davidson and spent time in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, during World War I and its aftermath. Married to Frank Lamb in 1922, she shuttled between Los Angeles and Chicago, moving to Pueblo in 1949, where Lamb came as owner of Triplex, then the largest aluminum piston manufacturer in the world. At Lamb's death in 1953, Triplex was sold. Marie married Frank Barkman in 1956. The two headed a charitable foundation in Lamb's memory, which was instrumental in supporting the Pueblo Library, funding two branches on the South Side and in Belmont, which bear Lamb's and Barkman's names. The two also supported other Pueblo charities, including the YWCA and the El Pueblo Boys Ranch. Marie and Frank were named "Citizens of the Year" by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in 1991. Frank Barkman died on Nov. 13, 1999. Marie was active in several community and social groups, and was for a long time head of the Rector's Guild at Ascension Episcopal Church, where she and Frank Barkman were devoted members. A woman of strength, concern for her community, and joy in life, she leaves Pueblo saddened by the passing of a great citizen and woman, and grateful for her presence among us. At her request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 18th and Grand Ave., with the Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Ascension Episcopal Church or the Pueblo Library, c/o Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 777, Pueblo, CO 81002.
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