In Loving Memory

David Franklin Lancaster

5/1/1935 — 4/18/2024

Gilbert-Memorial-Park

A Life Remembered

Obituary

David Franklin Lancaster, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 on April 18 th 2024 in Mesa Arizona. For 25 years, he served as a proud Seabee in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1977. He lived life on his terms and spent most of his time on the golf course or traveling. David was kind, patriotic, and loved by our entire family. He will be truly missed.

David Franklin Lancaster leaves behind his 6 children, Katherine Easter, Erin Holmes, Peggy Erks, Danny Costello, Chrissy Simpson and Willy Lancaster. He was the proud Grandfather to 19 grandchildren and Great Grandfather of 37 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at National Memorial Cemetery 23029 N Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix AZ 85024 at 12:30pn and May 10th. All are welcome to attend and honor David.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Service

Friday, May 10, 2024 · 12:30 PM

National Memorial Cemetery

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Patricia Williams

I am so sorry for your loss. David and I had never met but we went to the same school and knew some of the same people. I have been trying to find out why I wasn’t hearing from him. I thought maybe he was on one of his trips and too busy for Facebook. I saw his name on the Fairforest website and that he lived in Mesa. We live in Phoenix. Again, I am so sorry. He seemed too healthy and a good man to pass away.

Katherine Easter

Rest in Peace Dad I love you and miss you so much,???

Katherine Easter

You’ll never know how much I love you with all my heart, miss you also, I wish you were here right now

Louise CAMPBELL

Dave was a very dear friend for several years. He never failed to come if QUINCY was sick are if we was having a Birthday Bash. A party was not complete if Dave wasn’t there. I will never forget how thoughtful and kind he was when Quincy was in the hospital. He was always there laughing and keeping us entertained. This is not GoodBye SEABEE. THIS IS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. WE KNOW YOU &Quincy are having a long chat

James R Foor

David was friend for a lot of years..Seabee Team 0303. And all of our reunions with 0304 and all of MCB#3 teams…great memories. Rest in Peace…a true seabees Seabee. Love you buddie.

Robert w Burkhead jr

I am one of davids best friends i will surely miss him I am going to live to be 125 years old just to piss people off

Howard Turpin

Rest in peace, Sea Bee . STAT 0304

Jacqueline Connell

Condolences and love to the family.

April Costello

David will be missed. He was a loving father in law to me.

Deborah Wood

Love you Grandpa!!!!

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