When Herris Lambley bought the abandoned livestock auction barn in Burke, South Dakota in 1967, the weeds were said to be as tall as the buildings.
A photo from 1975 shows Herris Lambley working the ring on his horse Babe. Also pictured are auctioneer Charlie Riley, Lucille Lambley and Donivan Lambley.
The most recent Lambley family photo hangs in the lobby of Burke Livestock Auction.
A note is framed in the Burke Livestock office from a customer telling Herris Lambley he will be present for his very first sale in 1967.
Rich and Sara Grim’s yearlings sell at Burke Livestock in September 2024.
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Then and now, the left photo shows Burke Livestock Auction in the 1970s, the right is the most recent aerial photo, clearly showing the growth the Lambley family has created over the years.
An homage to Herris Lambley hangs in the lobby of Burke Livestock.
Dillon Lambley points out his great-grandfather’s photo in the 1924 Missouri Auction School graduating class photo.
Livestock Legacies is a recurring feature of Tri-State Neighbor highlighting the history of local livestock auctions and their impact on the communities they serve. If you have ideas for future stories, contact Assistant Editor Melisa Goss at mgoss@lee.net.
Melisa Goss
Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
