Robert Cardon Lamb passed away in his sleep and into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Oct. 6, 2014.Robert was born on Jan. 8, 1933, in Logan, Utah, to Frank and Helen Lamb of Hyde Park, Utah. In March of 1953, he joined the army to serve in the Korean War. It was during a nine-day furlough that he married Janice Marriot from Trenton, Utah, on Aug. 18, 1953, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Robert attended Utah State University, earning a bachelor degree in Dairy Production, then attended Michigan State University, earning a Master of Science and a Ph.D. majoring in Dairy Cattle Breeding and minoring in genetics and statistics. He served as the acting head and the head of the department of animal and veterinary science at Utah State University from 1988 through 1998. His contributions were numerous; he received many awards throughout his career and was well-respected in his field.Robert was extremely approachable and willing to talk to all those who sought his advice. He provided encouragement to strive for lofty achievements, cheering successes and sharing in disappointments. He truly showed the pure love of Christ in the way he treated all those who came in contact with him.He willingly gave of his time and talents as he served in many positions in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and Janice also served a mission together in Bremerton, Washington, in 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice, and their five children: Kaylene Lindley (Greg), Laurie Rood (Clair), Michael Lamb (Michele), Randy Lamb (Debra), and Jeffrey Lamb (Natalie). His legacy continues through the lives of his 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lucille.Robert will be truly missed and will be remembered as a sweet, soft-spoken and loving man.Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North. Funeral Services will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 11, with an additional visitation an hour and a half prior to the service at the Logan 8th Ward Chapel, 325 Lauralin Drive. Interment immediately following in the Logan Cemetery with military honors.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund, PO Box 27188, Provo, UT 84602Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.