Obituary of Philip Lamm

Born April 20 1921, American Falls Idaho Raised in Southern California (Whittier) BA University of California (Agricultural Economics), MS UC Riverside (Economics), MS Teaching Mathematics Reed College Military service in WWII, Army Air Corps, left service as a Captain USAF Married April 21 1949 Marjorie L. Meyersahm (dec. Sept 1993) Surviving Family: Son, Foster Lamm (wife Stephanie) South Windsor Conn. Daughter, Elizabeth Quigley, Palm Desert Calif. Grandchildren, Kristine west (Jim), Sarah Lamm (Chris Barton), Ryan Quigley (Maurae), Molly Quigley Brother, William Lamm, his wife Harriet and many nieces and nephews Moved to Banning in March of 1950 to open Lamm's Market (1950-1963) Teacher Banning Unified School District (1963-1984 ret.) (Math tutor 1984-2007) Moved to Rancho Mirage 2005 Community Service: Banning Kiwanis club (1950-1963, president 1961) Banning Chamber of Commerce (1950-1963, served term as president) Banning City Council (1962-1976 Mayor 1964-1968) San Grogonio Pass Water Agency (1979-2004 served terms as President and treasurer during his tenure) Eisenhower Medical Center Volunteer (1995-2008) His family will remember him as a loving father and grandfather whose guiding hand has shaped every aspect of their lives. He will be remebered by all who knew him for his commitment to community service and as a teacher in the broadest sense of the word. His greatest love was a passion for helping people identify their capabilities and dreams and showing them that they are attainable. He was most proud of his students and the belief that he had some small part in their success as they went forward in their life and careers. In lieu of flowers, consistent with Phil's wishes, the family requests that friends perform an act of kindness in his memory. If friends wish to make a donation in his memory please consider the Banning High School alumni scholarship fund 100 W. Westward, Banning, Ca 92220 or a scholarship program of the donors choosing to honor his passion for making higher education available to everyone. Graveside services in celebration of Phil's life will be held at San Gorgonio Memorial Park Thursday, May 22, at 2:00 pm.