Sheila Ann Lambertson

Sheila Ann Lambertson, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 14, 2026, at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio, at the age of 90.

Sheila was born in London, England, on June 10, 1936, to the late Gertrude (Lilly) and Harry Harper. She spent her early childhood during the difficult years of World War II, experiencing the bombing of London and the uncertainty of wartime life.

At the age of 21, in the 1950s, she immigrated to the United States, initially settling in Greenville, Ohio, where she began working as a hairdresser. It was there she met the love of her life, Carmon David "Dave" Lambertson. The two were married in 1961, in Greenville, Ohio, and soon made their home in Dayton, where they raised their two children, Lisa and Michael.

Always eager to learn and stay involved in her community, Sheila earned her associate degree from Sinclair Community College. She generously gave her time volunteering with several organizations, including the Boonshoft Museum, the Dayton Philharmonic, and, for an incredible 25 years, the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Sheila was a deeply loving, devoted, and protective mother. She had strong opinions and was never afraid to express them, especially when it came to the well-being of her family. She stood firmly behind her children, encouraging them to pursue their interests and follow their own paths. Whether they wanted to begin something new or eventually decided to take a different direction, her love and support remained constant. Her support was never dependent on their achievements or decisions; it was simply part of the unconditional love she gave them.

Although she built her life in America, Sheila never lost her English identity. Her distinctive accent, traditions, and close connections with her family in England remained an important part of who she was throughout her life.

For her son Michael, the family's summer visits to England were among the most meaningful experiences of his childhood. Sheila's close ties with her English family gave him the opportunity to know his relatives and discover life beyond his hometown in Ohio.

Among his most treasured memories are the days spent accompanying his grandmother, Gertrude, as she made deliveries throughout London. They traveled across the city by bus, sharing conversations along the way and while waiting at bus stops. Her stories about her life, her wartime experiences, and the London she had known gave him a glimpse into another generation's world.

Sheila's brothers, Tony and Henry, were also important parts of this connection to her English family. Michael particularly remembers traveling with Uncle Tony throughout Britain, from the Isle of Wight in the south to Scotland and Balmoral Castle in the north, with London and many places in between.

Through these visits, Sheila helped nurture a love of travel and an appreciation for other cultures that Michael has since passed on to his sons, Jonas and Aaron. Her commitment to maintaining family ties across borders gave her children and grandchildren a lasting gift.

Sheila was a woman of many talents with a true appreciation for beauty and creativity. She loved sewing and painting, and her passion for brilliant, vibrant colors could be seen throughout her home. She had a wonderful sense of style and was known for her sewing talents, often creating beautiful outfits whenever the occasion called for one.

In her later years, Sheila discovered a wonderful talent for painting and became an accomplished and enthusiastic artist. Her paintings adorned the walls of her own house as well as the homes of family and friends, and became a particularly special connection between her and Michael, who had made his home in Germany. Whenever he returned to America to visit, she would give him paintings she had created to take back across the Atlantic. Today, the walls of Michael's family home in Mannheim, Germany, are filled with Sheila's artwork. Her paintings hang in almost every room, each one a personal reminder of her creativity, generosity, and love. Seeing her work every day, and especially her familiar signature at the bottom of each painting, brings a sense of closeness that distance and time cannot diminish. These paintings are among the most treasured gifts she left her family, and they ensure that her presence will continue to be felt in their home for generations to come.

Sheila and Dave shared a love of travel and adventure, exploring nearly every continent and experiencing the beauty of many different countries and cultures. These travels created treasured memories that they shared throughout their life together.

In her later years, Sheila remained active and engaged as a member of the Beavercreek Senior Center, where she enjoyed taking classes, learning new things, and, most importantly, making many wonderful friends.

Her life connected two countries, different cultures, and generations of family memories. From her childhood in wartime London to the family she raised in Ohio, and through the artwork that now fills a family home in Germany, Sheila's influence reached far beyond the places she herself called home.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Anthony "Tony" Harper, and her beloved husband, Carmon David Lambertson, who passed away on April 30, 2020.

She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory: her daughter, Lisa (Ken) Perry; her son, Michael (Katrin) Lambertson; and her five grandchildren, Reyanna (Dakota) Sheets, Lauren (Alec) Hare, Emily (Austin) Campbell, Jonas David Lambertson, and Aaron Lambertson. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Jackson, Bennett, Brooks, Parker, Caden, Henry, Lennon, and Lucy.

Sheila will be remembered for her creativity, her love of color and beauty, her strong personality, her English heritage, her adventurous spirit, her fierce devotion to family, the love and encouragement she gave so freely, and the many friendships she made along the way. Above all, she will be deeply missed by the family she loved so dearly and whose lives were made brighter by having her in them.

As Michael remembers her:

"I couldn't have asked for a better mother."

Her influence will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the many lives she touched.

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