James (Jim) Richard Lambing Sr, 87, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 8 , 2020 at his residence in Sioux City, IA. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jim was born October 21 , 1933 to Lester Lambing & Hazel (Slagle) Lambing in Magnet, NE. He married the love of his life Creola(Constable) Lambing January 26 , 1957. To this union they had five children Steve, Jeff, Annie, James Jr & Jay.  Jim served in the Army and Air Force and later went on to become an iron worker with Local 21. Jim loved spending time with his kids, grandchildren, and most recently, his great grand baby, Charlotte. He enjoyed riding four wheelers and target shooting. He was always coming up with a silly phrase or one liner to make people laugh.

Jim is survived by his son Steve (Carla) Lambing of Sioux City IA, son Jeff (Wendy) Lambing Sioux City IA, his Daughter Ann (Joe) Brandl of Randolph Ne, son James Lambing Jr Sioux City IA, son Jay (Trisha) Lambing Sioux City IA., His six grandchildren Jenny (Chad) Orris, Missy (Lee) Mohr, Josh (Nicole) Lambing, Ashley (Chris) LaFleur, Sami (Tanner) Treglia, and Savana Lambing and her partner Chase Antle. Several great grandchildren, A brother Allen (Judy) Lambing of Sioux City IA, and a brother Larry (Lynn) Lambing of Omaha NE. He is also survived by his special four legged friend Teddy.

He is preceded in death by his wife Creola Lambing, his parents Lester & Hazel Lambing, and father & mother-in-law Jay & Flossie Constable.