In Loving Memory
1936•2026
Sept 28, 1936 - August 7, 2026
Cherished & loving; Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-GrandMother. Mary Lamb (89) passed away on August 7th, 2026 due to a stroke.
Born Sept 28th, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Erwin & Erna Gallinat.
Mary was an only child.
She lived and worked on the family farm, which is now Village II Apartments in Taylorsville.
Mary married R. Glenn Lamb October 28, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
(They were married for 67 years).
Survived by her three children; Sherrie (Kenneth) Rupp, Clark Lamb, Connie (Victor) May, sister in law S. Pauline Lamb. Also survived by nine (9) grand children (Melissa, Tyler, Ashley, Heather, Justin, Alan, Sterling, Gavin & Lacey) and twenty (20) great grandchildren (Boston, Steele, Luke, Brayden, Ethan, Logan, Bret, Cody, Rocky, Clare, Ashton, Gabriel, Noah, Timilynn, Taylee, Tessa, Hadley, Jesse, Cayden, Brooks).
Preceded in death by her husband & parents.
Mary enjoyed reading, studying her scriptures, gardening, baking, long rides in the mountains, vacations, and time with family.
Like Dad, Mom also loved her candy.
Especially (chick o stick, old fashion candy & big hunks).
Her & Dad really loved and cherished Christmas when the kids & grand kids were young. They became like kids themselves.
To end each summer, Mary & Glenn took many fun vacations to some of their favorite places: Yellowstone & Jackson Hole Wyoming.
Mary deeply loved and prayed for each member of her family fervently.
She would take every chance she could to share the gospel of Christ with all those around her.
Anyone who had an open ear to hear.
Mary always lived her life as a faithful follower and servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She loved the Lord with all of her heart.
And currently attended LifeLine Community Church.
Mary had a very steady hand and worked at OC Tanners, Electro Controls & Spectra Symbol. During her career, she would build circuit boards for stage & medical equipment.
She worked until she was 77 and retired to tend and love on her great grandsons (Gabriel and Noah).
A viewing for the celebration of her life will be held Sunday, August 16th from 6:30-8:00pm at Larkin Mortuary
3688 W. 12600 S.
Riverton, Utah.
A graveside service will be Monday, August 17th, 2026 at 11:00am at Valley View Memorial Park
4335 W 4100 S.
West Valley City, Utah.
There she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Where we know her and Dad are in the arms of Jesus.
Forever your memory will be carried in our hearts. We love you!
Mary has been such a big part of my life for many years, a neighbor, colleague and most important a dear loved friend. I will miss all our visits.
My condolences to her family, she cherished you all so much. Heaven gained a very special angel with Mary
Beautiful Mary, your visits were so special, I really appreciated them. I love you and you will always be in my heart and prayers
I have always loved and remembered Mary from our Spectra Symbol years of working together. May you all find peace and comfort through this time 🙏
I love you so much and treasure our Jesus conversations. You were always a joy to be with. I’ll see you in heaven precious Mary.
Praying for your family.
I miss your phone call every Saturday morning to say hi and talk about what is happening.. You’re been a beautiful light in my life, a friend I could always count on and a true blessing. I miss you, but I know you are happy now with are Lord Jesus. I can’t wait until I can be with you and Jesus. Peace and love to your family. God Bless You all..
A few kind words can mean a great deal to the family in the days ahead.
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