Deputy Josh Lancaster

Deputy Josh Lancaster

Services: Wed., June 4, 10 a.m.

Deputy Lancaster passed away on May 29, 2003. He was born in Bakersfield, CA. Josh joined the Fresno County Sheriff Department in 2001. Josh loved to restore his hot rods and Harley Davidson motorcycles. After graduating from Foothill High School in Bakersfield, Josh received an Associate of Science Degree at Bakersfield College. After which he graduated from California State University, Fresno CSUF with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy where he was a fraternal member of the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). He was also a member of the California Narcotic Officers Association (CNOA).

Josh leaves behind his loving wife, Heather Lancaster; his father, Clyde A. Lancaster and mother, Cathy Slate; his brothers, Jason Lancaster and wife, Stephanie; his sisters, Docia Lancaster and Chelsi Slate. He also leaves behind his stepmother, Ronna Lancaster; stepfather, Danny Slate; and brother, Cody Lancaster. Deputy Lancaster also leaves behind his grandparents, Vernon and Doris Lancaster of Bakersfield, and Ethel Sutterfield also of Bakersfield; He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, George and Wilma Lusk; and brother-in-law, Matt Lusk all of Bakersfield; and many aunts, uncles and nieces.

Visitation will be held at Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky, on Tuesday, June 3, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Peoples Church on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.

Remembrances may be sent to Childrens Hospital of Central California Foundation, 9300 Valley Children Place, Madera, CA 93638-8762.

Boice Funeral Home

(559) 299-4372