Rick Lambourne

I was a man who loved my family. I didn't have much time for a bucket list but felt that I had an extraordinary life. The most joy my life offered me was my relationships with Cathy, my children, grandchildren, and animals.
Cathy and I had the perfect marriage, we were puzzle pieces, best friends, soul mates and lovers. I can say with confidence that we laughed everyday, even the dark ones, lucky man. I couldn't have hand picked more perfect life partners for my kids. So happy about that. Thank you Jenny(Josh), Rich (Marti), Shayla (Anthony), Jenneca (Brady), Mindy (Luck), Cory (Mollie), Hadli (Jacobie).
The pure joy of my grand-babies is indescribable; Jacobie, Necie, Jonah, Vance, Boston, Brooklyn, Brexton, Tessyn, Jadecie, Annika, Maddox, Ramona Bee, Grayson and Braden.
I'll be with you at every important moment. You are my heart and my joy.
I loved my childhood, my parents; Dan and Ann Lambourne, my sisters; Sherry, Daneen, Lori and Nancy.
I loved my work and was dedicated to it. I loved solving difficult problems and developing people and their talents. I loved the travel involved with it. I worked for a great company, Harman Pro-International Division. A large corporation that still cares about its people. I respected their vision and the role they played in bringing music to the world. I worked with an innovative team for which I had great respect, and loved.
I was blind and now I see. Cathy opened my eyes to nature to hear a birds song, the wind rustle, the leaves on an aspen, the peace and stillness that comes as you hike a mountain trail. I loved hearing the sandhill cranes and wowing at the stars in the Francis night sky.
I was held up by the love of my constant companions, our dogs. Rosie Bud never left my side during my illness. They taught me unconditional love.
I loved music all my life. I felt music is how we tell stories; our deepest emotions. It moved me since I was a boy. My only regret is that I didn't take time to learn the guitar. I always thought I would have more time. I would like to encourage my family to learn to play. Do it for me. Play for me.
Pancreatic cancer took my life, we need to find a cure. Thank you Dr. Mark Ott and my hospice palliative care team. Love and best to all my friends and family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Please use complimentary valet parking of the north entrance of the building.