Born December 22, 1948, to Edward and Evelyn Lambert (Johnston).
He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18 and served in Vietnam as a Door Gunner.
Ed had several jobs and businesses over the years. The two he was most proud of were his bait shop and Cedar Wood Farms.
He is survived by three daughters, Candy, Naomi and Donna (Andy); and his son, Eddie (Rachel); and his grandchildren, Zachary, Hunter and Gunnar. His dog is Cider. He is further survived by his sisters, Carol, Maggie and Alice.