He was born on January 3, 1950 in Cabool, MO, to Leslie and Ida Lancaster.
Donald moved to Hutchinson, KS. At an early age, graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1968. He began military service in 1969 for the Army, serving in Korea. Donald met the love of his life, Pam Solida in 1972 and they married August 17, 1973 in Miami, Ok. After his military service, he worked for Bett’s Bakery and Kansas State Industrial Reformatory in Hutchinson. Donald moved to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in 1978 and worked as house parents until 1984. He moved to Amarillo in 1984, going to work for Potter County Sheriff’s Office until retiring on February 2003 as a Sargent.
Donald is survived by his wife; Pamela Lancaster, daughters; Alicia Stringer and husband Robert, Kendra Haiduk and husband Derek, 4 grandchildren; JoHanna Haiduk(Courtney), Bella Haiduk, Nathan Stringer and Tori Stringer; 3 sisters; Leslie Aikens, Connie Abitz, and Joy Sloan, 2 brothers; Nelson Lancaster, and Jon Lancaster.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Leslie Lancaster passing October 28, 2003, Ida Lancaster passing May 2, 1999, sister; Karolyn Lancaster passing May 21, 1939, brother; Tom Lancaster passing January 1, 2008, Father-In-Law; Keno Solida passing October 16, 1985, and Mother-In-Law; Aliene Solida passing November 2, 2013.
Family requests all memorials go to: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #57, VFW #1475, or Veterans Resource Center.
Donald will be missed by both his family and friends.
