Alan Hamilton Lambert

Rocklin, CA - Alan Hamilton Lambert, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rocklin, California. Alan was born on May 30, 1962 at Dumbarton Maternity Hospital, the fourth son to Hugh and Helen Lambert of Clydebank Scotland. At that time, the family were living in a 'room and kitchen' west of Glasgow, a tenement apartment with only one bedroom, and a lavatory, but no bath or shower facilities.

At the age of five, the family emigrated to South Bend Indiana, in search of the 'American Dream,' as times were difficult in Scotland. Alan was always hard working and had part time jobs at Martins Grocery Store and Notre Dame in his teens before graduating from John Adams High School in 1980. Alan earned a BS degree in transportation from Indiana University Bloomington in 1984. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity while at IU.

He started his career pursuing his interest in commodities and transportation working for Cargill then moved to Seattle with Weyerhauser and Nordstrom. In 1999 he moved to California to work for Sierra Pine and travelled widely throughout the Northwest USA and Canada dealing with the logging industry. He moved from there into the railroad industry working for Sierra Northern Railway and Norfolk Southern Corporation. Along the way, he purchased properties in Seattle and Long Beach. Alan eventually moved to the Sacramento area and found his long-lost cousin Fran and became part of that extended family, purchasing a residence in Rocklin, His friendship with Fran and family were an important part of his life.

While working multiple jobs, Alan maintained his suntan by pursuing outdoor activities such as mountain biking and running. Despite being blonde and blue eyed, he never missed an opportunity to find the sun. Alan was always the star of the party, organizing house parties, organizing international travel adventures with friends and family alike. He stayed in touch with his friends in South Bend and Chicago, as well as the 'auld sod' and family in Scotland, and droves of Scottish cousins and their families visited Rocklin over the years, guests of Alan. His generosity will always be remembered.

Alan will also be remembered for his strong will and hard work ethic, and his continuous efforts to stay young and to stay in touch with family and friends. His parents and brother Hugh preceded him in death. Surviving Lambert boys include David of Rehoboth, Delaware and Jack of Dublin, Ireland.

Alan leaves behind a circle of friends and family all over the world who will miss his energy and kindness. Alan truly achieved the American Dream his parents wanted for their children. A Memorial Service was held in Rocklin on August 25, 2021.