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Dr. Donald F. Lamb
Moorhead, Iowa
Dr. Donald F. Lamb, of Moorhead passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at English Valley Care Center in North English, Iowa.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Moorhead Christian Church in Moorhead with Dwight Masters officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa, Iowa. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com
Don was born to Arthur T. and Rowena (Adams) Lamb on Oct. 17, 1934, (his mother's 30th birthday) in Moorhead. He attended eight different country schools and then high school at Moorhead, graduating in 1953.
His college years were at Colorado College, Kansas State University, and Iowa State University where he received the DVM degree in 1959. He married Patricia Eno that same year. He practiced as a large animal veterinarian in rural Baxter, Iowa, for seven years and then rural Sioux City until his retirement to the farm in 1989. He farmed with Leland Lantz and his son Loren for nearly 50 years.
Don was an avid outdoorsman, conservationist, people person, and man of deep faith. He made a commitment to Christ as a teen and followed with a life of faithful worship, and church involvement. He taught Sunday school wherever he attended for over 40 years and was also active in Gideons. His family was also of great importance to him. He made up parables to teach his own children and then retold them to the grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; daughter, Diane (Darrel) Hershberger; son, Donald T. (Colby) Lamb; daughter, Karen (David) Meyerholz; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rowena (Adams) Lamb; and sister, Roma Vaverka.
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Terry S. Uhl
July 27, 2021
Condolences to the family of Dr. Lamb
As a boy on the farm just outside Sioux City, I remember when Dr. Lamb would visit. While my dad had a grasp of most of the veterinary needs of the livestock & poultry, there were those occasions when Dr. Lamb had to be called. When that happened, we knew it was serious!
He was always patient & friendly...and had time for a boy with a lot of questions.
Watching him work convinced me that I wanted to become a veterinarian. That never happened (I became a Civil Engineer), but the lessons took hold that I learned from him about working hard academically.
I am grateful for what he taught me.
Terry S. Uhl
Overland Park, Kansas
Troy and Melanie Groeneweg
July 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our family has so many fun memories with your family. Don was such a special person.
String Hawk
July 24, 2021
I remember when I was younger I ran the tractor until 10pm one night disking.
Thomas Carr
July 24, 2021
Condolences to the family. Dr Lamb was a friend and mentor for the many years we practiced together. May he rest in peace and leave a strong family in his passing.
Kirk and Nancy Flammang
July 23, 2021
We are very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Kirk always enjoyed visiting with him and talking about farming. Our sympathy to your family!
Tom and Linda Carr, DVM
July 23, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Dr Lamb was an inspiration as well as a friend and confidant for the many years we practiced together. May he rest in peace. Would love to come to the service but just tested positive for covid. Tom Carr DVM
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