Jim Lambley

Jim Lambley

March 20, 1951 — April 17, 2025

Gordon

Legacy Broadcaster, James Richard Lambley, age 74, passed away at the Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, NE on April 17, 2025 surrounded by family.

Jim was born March 20, 1951 in Ainsworth, NE to June and Getha (Hollingsworth) Lambley. He was their youngest child, following Phyllis, Jerry, and Lynda. Jim graduated from Ainsworth High School, class of 1969, then went on to attend Elkins Institute to gain his First Class Radiotelephony Engineers License.

Jim married Paige Chase in 1972 and to this union were born Lana Marie and Rachel Ann.

Jim fell in love with Radio his senior year of high school while working at KBRB in Ainsworth, NE and never got over it! No matter where else life took him, he always went back to radio.

In 1984, Jim married Deneen Lee and together they were blessed with Dalsey Kay.

Jim & Deneen purchased KSDZ Radio in Gordon, NE and later built and put KDJL Radio on the air in Kilgore/Valentine, NE.

Jim was a very capable man. He was first and foremost, a father to three amazing women. He was an auctioneer, rancher, farmer, telephone man, salesman, coyote hunter, a horseman, and so much more. Jim was most definitely a radio broadcaster. He said he never felt like he was going to work as he enjoyed what he did for a living. Jim took his broadcast license seriously and was a dedicated public advocate and watchdog for the people. He wasn’t afraid to take on any issue or bring any subject to light – no matter the cost.

Jim’s involvement in the news of the Nebraska Legislature, Regional, National and Community interests compelled him to be a voice for the people.

His love for Country Music and Classic Oldies kept the turntables spinning the big records with little holes, even though the album covers were well worn. He knew every one of them. He bled red, white, and blue, and he lived as a founding father to pass this country of ours carefully to the next generation. His Bible sits next to his chair. The microphone is silent. He put his trust and faith in God, his love at the feet of Jesus, and will be waiting at the altar for the rest of us. Now, it’s up to us to do our part.

Survived By: His Bride of 40 years, Deneen Children: Lana (Rick Aupperle) Reed of North Platte, NE Rachel (Josh Hahn) Lambley of Gordon, NE Dalsey Lambley of Alliance, NE Grandson: Ian Hahn Sisters: Phyllis Orr, Cheyenne, WY and Lynda (Chuck) Ogle of Kearney, NE Brother-In-Law: Randy (Anneke) Lee, Florrisant, CO Father-In-Law: Dale Lee of Gordon, NE Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Proceeded in death by: His Parents: June and Getha Lambley Step-Father: David Perkins Mother-In-Law: Karen Lee Brother: Jerry June Lambley Brother-In-Law: Cal Harris Brother-In-Law: Steve Lee