Toby Lamb Obituary

January 8,1938~September 9,2023 Toby was born on January 8, 1938, in Pueblo, Colorado. She graduated from Central High School in 1956 and the following year married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Evan Lamb on January 5, 1957. Together they raised three children, moving to Denver and later settling in Longmont, Colorado. Toby was active in community organizations, sitting on the Board of Directors of the Callahan House, Longmont Humane Society (of which she was instrumental in fund raising for the shelter where it is now located near the Fairgrounds. ), she was active and held office in several Questers clubs and was the Office Manager of the Animal Hospital at Mountain View and Main Street for over 25 years and loved monthly discussions with her book-club friends. The only thing she loved more than her family and friends were God's creatures. Alongside her husband Bob, they showed dogs for many years and managed a boarding and breeding kennel, raising Basset Hounds and handling a variety of other breeds. She took in many strays over the years, making sure each found a good home. Domesticated or wild made no difference, she could sit quietly at a location and animals would seek her out. She enjoyed listening to Elvis and Freddie Fender while crafting and quilting and was on many bowling teams over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents Logan Perry and Cecilia "Sallie" (Boyer) Perry. Toby is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert "Bob" E. Lamb. Daughter Deborah Denious (Tim), granddaughter Christine Bradley (Jim) and great grandchildren Amanda, Cauy and Tayler Ludwig, Brianna Gabbert and Marcus Bradley. Daughter Penny Salazar (Reno), granddaughter Rachel Trumblee and great grandchildren Marc Anthony, Giovanni (Arryn), Isaac (Cloe) and Zachariah Ortiz. Granddaughter Melissa Archambo (Steve) and great grandchildren Hannah and Tanner Archambo. Grandson Patrick Nelson (Sophia). Son Robert L. Lamb and grandson Dustin Lamb (Amy). Sisters Sally Spath and Carole Klipfel (Howard). Toby is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews along with many, many friends and former work colleagues. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1-3 p. m. at the St. Vrain River Ranch 9239 County Road 38 Platteville, CO 80651. She preferred no formal service and asked only that any memorial donations be made to the animal rescue or sanctuary of your choice in honor of her lifelong love of all animals. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. howemortuary. com for the Lamb family.