
Delmer Graydon Lansing was born March 13, 1933 in Bellingham, Wash., to parents Murl and Alice Lansing. He passed away on May 19, 2021 in Merced, Calif., at the age of 88.
Del served in the U.S. Marine Core Reserves from 1950 to 1952. He went on to San Jose State College for his BA and MA degrees. He then attended Stanford University, where he earned his Doctorate of Education (EDD).
He taught grades 4-8 in his career. He became Superintendent of San Ardo Elementary (K-8) School District. After a move to Turlock, he was Superintendent, Principal, and Teacher of 4-8 grades of his own private K-8 school, Turlock Education Academy.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; three sons, Randy, Robbie, and Ricky; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Contributions can be made to: Disabled Veterans National Foundation, P.O. Box 2005, Milford, NH 03055 or Wounded Warriors Project, 75816 Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516.
Published in King City Rustler · June 2, 2021