Nancy Ann Lambert Pfeifer

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Biography: Nancy Ann Lambert Pfeifer, 74, of Little Rock, died Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was born May 19, 1937, in Albany, NY, to the late Anna Warnefeld Lambert and Raymond Stewart Lambert. She grew up in Cobleskill, NY, received her BA from Stanford University, and moved to Little Rock in 1961. As a champion of both the arts and education, her philanthropic work spanned six decades. She had a lifelong interest in music; she sang and played oboe, clarinet, viola, and piano. Accordingly, much of her philanthropic work focused on music. She was instrumental in the revival and incorporation of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and she helped found the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild, serving as its first president and as a board member for many years. Among other accomplishments as president, she initiated the Symphony Guild?s annual Designer House. She was active for many years in the Arkansas Choral Society as both a singer and as its president. During her tenure as president, she helped organize the Arkansas Sesquicentennial Celebration. She was also involved in Very Special Arts (now VSA arts), serving as the Executive Director of the Arkansas affiliate organization. Her involvement in education included serving on several PTAs and PTSAs for her childrens? schools in various capacities, including as President of Little Rock Central High PTSA. She was very active for many years in the Girl Scouts. She served as a leader for several troops, and started the first racially integrated Girl Scout Troop in the area. She organized trips across the country and Mexico, and co-organized Wing Ding, an international Wider Opportunity for Girl Scouts held in Arkansas. One of her troops was awarded the Colgate Palmolive Youth Award for their work with a Girl Scout troop at the Arkansas School for the Deaf. She has also been actively involved for many years in promoting international education and exchange, including involvement in the Arkansas Council for International Visitors. Over the past three decades, her passion has been working with international exchange students and their Arkansas host families as state and regional director for several organizations. She has served as Chairman of the Board for American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) and recently received the Cultural Ambassador Award from ACES for her many years of service in international exchange. She is survived by Don Pfeifer, their six children (Jennifer Maddox and husband Richard Maddox of Little Rock, Debbie Li and husband Yongqian Li of Bellevue, WA, Pamela Pfeifer Sutter and husband Luther Sutter of Roland, AR, Jessica Pfeifer and husband Jim Thomas, Jr., of Baltimore, MD, Paul Pfeifer and wife Tricia Pfeifer of Little Rock, and Gwen Pfeifer and husband Aaron Winborn of Harrisburg, PA), and twelve grandchildren (Patrick and Daniel Maddox, Rebecca and Elizabeth Li, Jacob, Sarah, and Anna Sutter, Zola and Silas Pfeifer-Thomas, Nathan Pfeifer, and Ashlin and Sabina Pfeifer-Winborn. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 13, at 11am at the Ruebel Funeral Home. Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild at 2417 N. Tyler St, Little Rock, AR 72217. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(46)
Marietta James-Piggee
#46
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
The world will not be the same without my first Girl Scout Leader Nancy Pfeifer. She was truly an inspiration to me and made the world that I lived in one that all should emulate. Thanks Pfeifer family for sharing a part of your life with me. You all are truly a blessing.
Gilbert Blass Cohen
#45
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Don, my thoughts are with you and family.
Gilbert Blass Cohen
Rebecca Davis
#44
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy to the entire Pfeifer family. I remember Nancy so well as my girl scout leader, neighbor and friend to my family and all the South Lookout families. She was such a lovely person.
Rebecca
Margaret Carner
#43
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Debi Parker
#42
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I only met Mrs. Pfeifer a couple of times, but she raised such wonderful children, that she had to be a woman of integrity and strength.

Paul and Trish are friends. My heart goes out to you guys and to Mr. Pfeifer and, of course, the other kids and grandkids.

I was lucky enough to meet the whole Pfeifer family and was so impressed by how each of Paul's siblings were so strong, bright, smart, and yet down-to-earth. Love to you all. Debi Parker.
Allison Streepey
#41
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer:
My condolences and prayers for you and your family. She was wonderful.
Alice Martin
#40
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mrs Pfeifer was the BEST Girl Scout leader. I was in her GS troop for several years, and she made sure we did lots of cool stuff, earned lots of badges, and took lots of trips. We went to Tallequa,Oklahoma, New Orleans, Eureka Springs and Branson, and we earned our water skiing badge at Greers Ferry or Lake Tenkiller, I can't remember which. Anyway, she was just awesome as a leader and I have SO many happy memories of the times I spent while in her GS troop, #154!!!
My condolences to the family on their loss.
Raul and Elida Solorzano
#39
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We are so sorry to hear about Nancy, but are sure she is now with the Lord.
We were privileged to have her visit our home in Nicaragua with Don, even if it was only for a short time.
May the Lord provide confort to Don and all their family.

Martin & Arleen Richter
#38
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our heartfelt condolences to the Pfiefer family.
Your fond memories of Nancy amd her commitment to family and community will be with you forever.
Martin & Arleen Richter
Phyllis Carter-Kendrick
#37
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My condolences goes out to Ms. Nancy Pfeifer's family. I thank her for blessing my sister Genia and I to not just be a member in the Girl Scout but to be a part of the Pfeifer family. I just spoke with my husband yesterday and we saw a station wagon car and I can remember always wanting to ride in the back with the windows down. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love you all
Phyllis
Lucien and Christy Gillham
#36
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christy and I only knew Pamela and Paul, but your mother must have been a wonderful woman based on the the family she raised. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Greg Lathrop
#35
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Don and the whole Pfeifer family--my deepest sympathy is extended to you all at this time of great loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Marjorie Ferreira
#34
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
RIP, Ms. Nancy. I hope all of us recognize how important she was for us and the ones who came before. You will always be remember, I love you!
Bernice McWhorter Rutland
#33
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mrs. Nancy!
How many times have we all heard these two words? There were so many people who looked to you for guidance , strength and inspiration. The love and dedication you had for Don (your loving Husband), your children, grandchildren, friends, exchange students and all who needed you was so admirable.
I will always remember your hard work, making sure all students had good homes. You worked above and beyond the call of duty made a better life for so many people and you will always be my "unforgettable" person. Mrs. Nancy, you definitely made a difference in my life and so many others, God has truly called an Angel home.....My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Raymond Harrill
#32
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept our sympathy and condolences at this difficult time. I am amazed at what she did for the greater community.
Raymond and Sammye Sue
Andrea (german exchangestudent)
#31
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
All what you have done for us exchangestudents will not be forgotten Mrs. Nancy. We love you and we always will, You will be missed and never forgotten. Thank you for everything!
Naufal Akbar Devandrana
#30
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
It's been an honer for me to be an exchange student and met Ms. Nancy. She always tried to attend all of our, exchange student's, trip. Rest in peace, Ms. Nancy. We love you!
Hanan Hasan del Rio
#29
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rest in Peace Ms. Nancy. I was really shocked about this. You are part of my once-in-a-lifetime experiences. If you were not there, I cant imagine what would be my experiences. Thanks for everything. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure".:(T__________T)

I love you from you're exchange student from Philippines..= HANAN=
Sue Tomayko
#28
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
There are no words to express the emptiness I feel in my heart. Nancy has been a mentor and an inspiration to me but most of all she has been a dear friend. She has always been just a phone call away. I will miss her guidance with the exhange student program. She has touched the lives of hundreds of young students and their host families. She has helped make our world a better place. Rest In Peace Nancy, you are much loved by many and will never be forgotten.
My condolences to Don, Jennifer, Debbie, Pam, Jessica,Paul and Gwen and their families.
Sincerely, Sue Tomayko
Mary Payne Hairald
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
It was such a joy to have met and worked with Nancy in international exchange. She dearly loved working with exchange students and it surely showed. I extend my sincere condolences to Nancy's family.
Ardele Leavelle
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
As the daughter of friends enduring from the Stanford days, I've treasured Nancy and Don's continued outreach and friendship over the past years. This sends the deepest condolences to the entire family during this very sad and difficult time.
Douglas Gilpin and Claudia Beach
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jennifer,
Our thoughts and hearts go out to your family in your time of loss.
Lisa Jones Park
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mr. Peifer, Jennifer, Debbie, Pam, Jessica, Paul, & Gwen-
My heart is with you at this time. I will always think of warmth, kindness, energy, caring, compassion, and leadership when I think of Mrs. Pfeifer.I wish I could be there on Monday, but please know you will all be in my thoughts. What a wonderful legacy she has in her children and grandchildren.
Lisa Jones Park
Ted Upshaw
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with eachof you.
Libby Cryer
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
What a lady! Energetic, spirited, creative, compassionate, wise, kind hearted - always with a ready laugh. It was a privilege to have known and worked with Nancy. Warmest thoughts from my heart to her family members. Libby Cryer
Kathy Guenter Nix
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Don, I was so saddened to read of your loss. What an amazing legacy. She touched the lives of so many and I hope that the many special memories your family shares will surround you at this difficult time. My prayers go out to all of you.
Gina Williams
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Nancy, she will truly be missed by so many people. I am so Happy to have known her and got to share so many times together with her growing up. She was such a Amazing Lady. I know the Exchange Program and Children from all over the World will miss her dearly. She was a inspiration to so many of them. I know I and my Family will always remember her and everything she had done for us. May God be with you Mr. Don and your Family. Iwill never forget you Nancy, We all Love you!!!! Gina
Susan Lowrey
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Thank you, Nancy, for doing so much to make this world a better place.
Cusie Pfeifer
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Nancy will be sorely missed most especially by her loving husband and children. The city of Little Rock and the world that she enhanced with her good works will be diminished because she has left us.
Val Virag
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Nancy will be missed by the many students, families and our ACES family. She worked globally and left a positive impact on those she met. The world is a better placed for having had her guidance!
Joanne Ligon Williamson
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Don, was saddened to read the news of Nancy's death. My thoughts are with you and your family. Joanne Ligon Williamson
Stanley McMillan, III
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Pamela, the best way to honor your mother is to do for others what she did for all of you and for those many people whom she never met, but whose lives she influenced. Your friend - Stanley McMillan, III
Janie Watson
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry for your loss. My hope for you is that beautiful memories will soon replace the sorrow and that you can lean upon each other through the grief. God Bless you.
Scott Summers
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am praying for strength and comfort for you at this time.

Scott Summers and Family
Kathi Jones
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Don, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathi Jones
Kay Bush Sorrells
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Your mother sounds like a phenomenal woman. She has left her remarkable talents and gifts in so many areas that will continue her legacy for years to come. My prayers are with you.

Kay
Porter Briggs
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I send along my condolences to you all. Nancy gave so much to Little Rock. I will miss her. Porter
Dana McClain
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Nancy was an incredible woman! Although I hadn't seen her in years, she impacted my life greatly when I was growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Dana McClain
Garland Watlington
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our condolences from the Watlington Family, Garland, Amanda, Alexandra and Zachary.
Robert and Kay Sorrells
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pfeifer family and friends, especially to her husband Don and the Sutter family.
Joshua Sutter
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pfeifer family during this difficult time of loss.
Dennis Hendrix
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Patricia Hames and Ben Robinson
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our thought and prayers go out to you and your family. We know you will miss her. love Pat & Ben
Tina Poe Obermeier
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I hold you in my heart and send love.
Tina
fred poe
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I look forward on Monday to saying a ew words in memory of Nancy. She will be missed. b
Tony POe
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts are with you all, dear Pfeifers. Affectionately yours - Tony

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