Washington - Mary Catherine Aamodt (Mary Kay) was born in Seattle on April 1, 1932. She attended Holy Names Academy, where she was class president, and Seattle University. She married Thomas Martin and had three children. She and Tommy divorced, and in 1969, she met Greg Lambert on a ski trip. (She was an avid skier.) Greg was widowed with nine children. Mary Kay and Greg married and began their lives together with their blended family. They had a fun, welcoming home. The stories she could tell! In retirement, Mary Kay and Greg spent many happy days in their C-Dory, navigating the Salish Sea from Olympia to Port Hardy, BC, and everything in between. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in 2021.

Mary Kay is survived by her husband Greg, 11 children, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, and her brother Ed. She was preceded by her sister Tena.

Mary Kay was beautiful and intelligent. She had style and poise, and could make meaningful conversation in any situation. She was adventurous and brave, and did not cower in the face of challenges. She lived with an appreciation for what she had and begrudged no one. She respected other people's struggles and would not tolerate the underprivileged being treated poorly. She was unfailingly welcoming. She accepted people as they were, with grace and a generous spirit. She enjoyed an engaging discussion, a beautiful view, a warm fire, and a thought-provoking book.

In her memory, please celebrate her life in the spirit with which she lived, with generosity and kindness for those less fortunate. Her life will be celebrated on February 25th at 10am at Assumption Church, 6201 33rd Ave NE, Seattle. Please join us following her service at 4256 NE 73rd St, Seattle. https://www.harveyfuneral.com/obituary/mary-lambert