Barbara P Lambotte Willett

1917 - 1994  (76 years)

• Name	Barbara P Lambotte Willett
  Born	8 Dec 1917	Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	10 Nov 1994	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I7026	Rossville
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2017

  
  

  Father	Leogard T Lambotte,   b. 26 Jul 1882,   d. 5 Mar 1948  (Age 65 years)
  Mother	Martha Ann Werner Lambotte,   b. 23 Apr 1891,   d. 17 May 1968  (Age 77 years)
  Married	1 Nov 1911	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Werner, Martha-Lambotte, Leogard A marriage of interest to a good many Topeka people was solemnized Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock when Miss Martha Ann Werner became the bride of Mr. Leogard Theodore Lambotte. The wedding took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Werner, 1258 Mulvane street. Rev. J. W. Waldron was the officiating clergyman. Miss Lizzie Howell played the Lohengrin wedding march. Oak leaves arid purple and white flowers were used in 1he decorations. The ceremony was performed before a large window m the parlor which was banked with ferns arid begonias. The background was of oak foliage. Strands of purple and white reached from the arch to the chandeliers. The reception room and the dining room were decorated in leaves and white chrysanthemums. The bride looked pretty in a gown of white bridal satin with a beaded yoke and trimming used to finish the short-sleeves, high waist, and panel front She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and fern. Miss Clara B. Lambotte, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She looked charming in a gown of white French net trimmed in silk brail and beads and satin hands draped over white satin, worn with a pearl necklace set with diamonds. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and fern. The bride’s brother, Mr. Edward Werner, was best man. About 40 guests were present, those from out of town being from Dover. Auburn, Menoken and Delia. The bride is an accomplished young woman with many friends. Mr. Lambotte is in the employ of the Santa Fe. After a short visit to Mr. Lambotte’s sister, Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell, of Rossville, and his brother. Mr. Henry Lambotte, of Delia, they will return to Topeka and will be at home to their friends after November 6, at 1258 Mulvane street. They received some handsome gifts, among them a chest of silver from the bride’s parents.
  Family ID	F5671	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Charles W Willett,   d. 5 Jan 1988
  Married	1954	Reno, Washoe County, Nevada
  Children	1. Mark Willett
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2019 02:37:56
  Family ID	F5670	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 8 Dec 1917 - Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas Married - 1954 - Reno, Washoe County, Nevada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Willett, Barbara Barbara P. Willett Barbara P. Willett, 76, Topeka, died Thursday, Nov. 10,1994, at her home. She was born Dec. 8,1917, in Dover, the daughter of Leogard Lambotte and Martha Werner. She was graduated from Dover High School and attended a beauty college in Topeka. Mrs. Willett was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church and was active in various church activi¬ties. She also had worked on several election boards. She was married to Charles W. Willett in 1954 in Reno, Nev. He died Jan. 5, 1988. Survivors include a son, Mark Willett, Topeka; two brothers, Norman Lambotte, Rossville, and Eldon Lambotte, Hiawatha; a sister, Martha Kaul, Topeka; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Crestview United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Willett will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 S.W. Eveningside Drive, Topeka, 66614.