Richard Gary Lambert, M.D., F.A.C.P. died early on March 17, 2025, after dealing patiently with several serious health problems over many years. Cherished husband of Valerie Lambert, beloved father of Amy Kay, Richard Ethan (Hadley), Geoffrey W.P., Travis Richard (deceased), and grandfather of Richard Kolton. He is also survived by his sister, Pam Hoffman, brother, William Jesse Lambert III, brother-in-law, Brent Evans, and niece and nephews. Richard was born December 3, 1945 in San Jose, CA to Olive Nellie Mae Brown and William Jesse Lambert II. He spent most of his childhood and teen years in Spokane, Washington where he graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in 1964. He attended the University of Washington and received his bachelor's degree in Zoology there. He moved to Salt Lake to attend the University of Utah, where he received his Medical Degree in 1972. He served his medical internship in Salt Lake, residency at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, and fellowship at the University of Utah / VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. During medical school, he met and married Valerie. They were happily married for over 50 years. He specialized in Nephrology (kidney disease) and was one of the first nephrologists in the Salt Lake area. He cared deeply for each of his patients. He would contact them personally to follow-up with them. His sense of humor and bedside manner were greatly appreciated by both his patients and colleagues. After years of caring for his patients, he reluctantly retired due to health problems. He had many interests including history, especially the Civil War, western movies (John Wayne was his favorite) and classic movies. He loved movie soundtracks and Elvis songs. He was also a very talented artist. He wanted to work as an illustrator for the Walt Disney Company but ultimately chose medical school instead. His family is lucky to have drawings he would make for special occasions. They are some of our most cherished possessions. He served many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including High Counselor, Counselor in a Bishopric, and Executive Secretary to several bishops. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine and Primary. After retiring, he continued to share his medical expertise serving on the Returned Missionary Support Services Committee where he worked with missionaries who had to come home early due to health problems. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Richard's life. This will be held at the Hilltop Ward Building, 589 E 18th Avenue, Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Relief Society Room. We hope you can join us.