Maxine Lamb

Maxine H. Lamb, 61, died May 19, 2007, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif., after a short illness.

Maxine was hired by the Flathead County Sheriff's Office in 1973 and had the distinction of being the first female deputy sheriff in Flathead County.

After 29 years of dedicated service, Maxine retired in September 2002 and accepted a position at Lockheed Martin Corporation as a senior technical trainer assigned to support Homeland Security.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate and reflect on her extraordinary life and character will take place June 16, 2007, at Grouse Mountain Lodge from 2-6 p.m.