Donald Edward Locander

Donald was a Navy Veteran, serving in WWII; was a Charter member of the WWII Memorial; Lifetime Charter Member of VFW Post 3031 in Rogers; Life Member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 100 in Rogers; Past Member of Masonic Lodge 119 in Pea Ridge; 32 degree Mason and Shriner; Life Member DAV chapter 53 in Bentonville; Member Voiture Local 1277; Order of the Eastern Star, Martha Chapter 215 in Rogers; Member USS De Haven Sailors Association; Charter Member Beaver Lake Power Squadron; former Constable of Garfield Township (1974-1977); and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers.

Donald loved to sail and worked in Real Estate since 1973. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty and one daughter, Darla Reeves.

Survivors include his two children, Bonnie Sanchez of Chicago and Dale S. Locander and wife Debbie of Rogers; 6 grandchildren, Nina Francone and husband John of Gilbert, AZ, Karen and Chris Sanchez of Chicago, Donald Scott Locander of Rogers, Jennifer Locander of Rogers, and Nathan Reeves of Pea Ridge; and 2 great grandchildren.

Services for Donald will be 1pm Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with visitation the evening before, from 5-7pm Tuesday, April 17 at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.