Andrew “Andy” James Lamberson was born Aug. 22, 1970, to Fred and Janet Lamberson. He was the baby of the family. He resided in Trinidad, California, where he grew up, attending Trinidad Elementary and Mckinleyville High schools. He was a proud member of the Trinidad Rancheria, also an employee where he dedicated 15 years in more than one department. He valued hard work and was a man of many trades.
He enjoyed swimming and spending the day on sandy bar, skiing, traveling, dirt biking and spending time with his family. Andy also had a true passion for wood, usually carving and crafting his art using the wood from local redwood trees.
In 2010, he graduated Teen Challenge where he then worked as an intern and touched the lives of many. In that same year he took 1st place in “The Biggest Loser of Humboldt County,” a weight loss competition. With his winnings he was able to make memories with his children.
Andy is survived by his high school sweetheart Amanda Parsons-Lamberson, their four children Miranda Costa (Bryce Costa), Mariah Lamberson (Jared Patrick), Andrew Lamberson and Makailia Lamberson (Quentin Mosier). Their 11 grandchildren: Malachi Costa, Taneyah Lamberson, Jarahlyn Patrick, Maivry Costa, Davina Brown, Brylee Costa, Bryker Costa, Mayleigh Patrick, Jannie Patrick, Mirah Lamberson-Patrick and Drew Mosier. His sister Wendy Lamberson, sister in-law Shelly Luna, aunt Myra Lowe, nieces and nephews Natae Ramos(Manuel Guerrero), Amanda Christensen(Thomas Christensen), Amelia Buck, Luke Martin and Blaine Martin. His close cousins Butch Rindels, Nichole Rindels, JessieAnn Daughtery, Allen Day, Debbie Day, Kim Day and Glenn Quinn. Many great nieces/nephews and his close friends/co-workers.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Fred and Janet Lamberson, brother Fred Lamberson III, nephew Raymond Eacret-Lamberson, cousin Gary Quinn and his granddaughter’s dad Dax Brown.
Andy will be forever remembered by his hilarious humor, willingness to help others, BIG heart and his invincible spirit.
A celebration of life for Andy will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at noon at Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St.
Andy’s family would like to thank everyone for the immense amount of love and support through this hard time.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14:
This article appears in ‘A Big Family’.