Paul D. Lancaster

Paul David Lancaster was born June 16, 1952, to Woodrow and Yvonne Lancaster, in Bakersfield, CA. After graduation from North High School, Paul served in the United States Army in Germany, with the Pershing Missile program. While in the service, Paul married his high school sweetheart, Terri Beechly, and they attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Paul graduated in 1977 with a degree in Crop Science, working in various ag related jobs before settling in the Tulare area in 1981, where he managed the R.A. Hildebrand Ranch. Eventually he entered education and was a beloved Science teacher at Oak Valley Union School, and Tulare Western High School. During the summers he operated his own PCA service, working with Watte & Sons and Clarklind Farms. He received his Jurist Doctorate in 2004, and served as a Tulare County Deputy District Atto rney until 2007, when he entered private practice. Paul was active in his children’s lives, coaching their teams and traveling to support their activities. His biggest joys were hosting large family barbeques, taking trips to the lake, and swimming with his grandchildren. Paul was an active member of the Church of Christ, serving in many ways such as teaching Bible classes and most recently serving as a deacon. Paul is survived by his wife of 43 years, Terri, their three children; Melinda (Craig) Mills, Steven (Shani) Lancaster, and Christine (Tommy) Henderson, their grandchildren Moriah Henderson, Madeline Henderson, Brookelyn Lancaster, Katelyn Akkerman, and Josh Akkerman, his siblings, Phil (Brenda) Lancaster, Rod (Luanne) Lancaster, sister-in-laws Coral (Steve) Fanucchi, Debbie Lancaster, Renee Lancaster, best friend Dana Edson, and many nieces and nephews. On August 1, 2016 Paul passed into eternal peace to be with his Lord. Visitation will be Sunday August 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell, Visalia, CA. Funeral services will be held on Monday August 8 at 9:00 a.m., at Church of Christ, 500 North Blackstone, Tulare, CA, with burial immediately following at North Tulare Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Tulare Am Vets Post 56.

Paul D. Lancaster

June 16, 1952 - August 1, 2016