Donald Thomas Ladner

February 21,1931-August 16, 2014

Slidell,La.

DONALD THOMAS LADNER, age 83 years, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014.

Beloved Husband of Iris Agregaard Ladner.

Father of Donna Ladner Fleming, Ann Ladner Watson, Virginia Ladner Hymel and Jean Iris Ladner.

Also survived by his sister, Phyllis L. Hay, grandchildren, Kimberly Fleming Wilson, Tiffany Hymel Brewer, Ryan Wilkes, Lindsay Hymel Binder, Rachel Wilkes; Great grandchildren, Madelyn and Abigail Wilson, Gabriel and Juliette Brewer, Ashton and Ryan Paige Wilkes, Michaela and Austin Binder, Son in Law, Steve Watson, Grandson in Laws, Josh Wilson, Geoffrey Brewer, Brad Binder and Grand daughter in Law, Ashley Wilkes and extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by his Parents, Vivien Fountain Ladner and Clarence Ladner, a sister, Beverly Quave of D'Iberville, MS, and a son, Randall Cass Ladner.

Owner of Slidell Easy Pay Goodyear Tire Store since 1965. A Parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, a Missionary to Mexico, a member of Slidell Rotary Club-Paul Harris Fellow, Krewe of Slidellians and was King Samaritan, LI, in 2000. He served in the Mississippi National Guard, 631st Field Artillery and was activated during the Korean Conflict.

He was an Outdoorsman, Athelete, Fisherman, Beloved husband, Compassionate Father, Faithful Friend and a man of great integrity with a magnanimous heart.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral

Mass at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,

1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA

on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 12:00 O'clock noon.

Interment in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.

Visitation on Saturday after 9:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Masses or donations to the Good Samaritan Ministry, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, La. 70460, or St. Vincent DePaul Society, 400 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, La. 70458, preferred, in lieu of flowers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sun Herald on Aug. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Ladner

30 Entries

Emelin

August 16, 2022

Iris and Family:
Don is and always will be in our memories, we had wonderful times when visiting you all in Slidell. We miss him very much. We miss your family too. Hope we meet again.
Love, Emelin and family

Emelin

August 12, 2021

Iris and Family:
You know how much we love you and how much we loved your husband. We had such great memories of our time spent in Slidell, when I was younger and when we visited when passing through Slidell with my husband, son and daughter. Your husband was the kindest man I have ever met, we really miss him. And we miss you, despite the fact that we do not see each other, your and your family are always in my prayers. So is Don. Take care. We love you.

Emelin Iga

August 12, 2020

A wonderful person. My family and I have great memories of amazing time shared with him and his family. Mexico misses you!

David Brauner

September 30, 2014

Eternal rest grant unto Don and his family, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon his soul. May Don's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Leighton & Lana Powe

September 3, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Mr. Don's family. He was a great fisherman and wonderful buisiness man.

Ray Riecke

August 25, 2014

My sympathy to Don's family. Sincerely, Ray Riecke~former employee of Goodyear in Slidell~1992-1997 & 2005-2010

Emelin Iga

August 24, 2014

Emelin Iga

August 24, 2014

Emelin Iga

August 24, 2014

Casey Crosby

August 23, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to Don's family and friends. He was such a humble, kind and giving man. I know he will be missed.

Mitzi Maniscalco

August 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss Mrs.Iris,Jean and sisters.He was so nice and helpful when we went to the goodyear store.Rest in peace Mr. Donald.

August 22, 2014

Iris and family, Donald will be missed by all who knew Him. The three "amigos" are now together and watching over the Saltillo Mission.

Emelin Iga, Paco, Paquito y Emelincita

August 22, 2014

A great friend to our family as if it was his own, we will really miss him. I'm really glad my family had the priviledge of knowing him and all his family. Very happy that my kids had a chance to meet him. He will always be in our hearts. Our love and prayer to Iris, his daughters, grandchildren and his sister.

Karla Iga

August 21, 2014

A great human and a wonderful friend, my life is full of memories with you and Iris. I'm glad that my family got to meet you 2 years ago. You will always be in my heart. Sorry for your loss Iris, you and your family are in our prayers.

Bobby Ohler

August 21, 2014

To the Ladner Family,
My prayers are for you in this time of grief,yet celebration of Don's Life. I first met him at Rotary and grew to admire his warm personality and true belief in "service above self." May God place him among the first.

Bobby Ohler, with love from Sue

Anne Olsen

August 21, 2014

To the family we will miss him. From the Olsen's family.

Trey Howard

August 21, 2014

What a great man and mentor. I was privileged to grow up knowing Mr Don and his family like they were our family. He will be truly loved and missed. The life lessons that I learned from him I will pass to others. Thought and prayers go out to the family.

Jeri Anne Keating

August 21, 2014

Dear Iris and Family and the Goodyear staff we have lost a dear loved one who will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone Mr Don touched their lives

Bobbie Samrow

August 20, 2014

To Donna, Ann, and Jean Iris, and the rest of the family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and all your family.

Harold/Lyvone Breeland

August 20, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gina Broussard-Blanchard

August 20, 2014

Dear Mrs Iris and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Don passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. love you.

Dorris Hutson

August 19, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 19, 2014

Dear Iris, Donna,Virginia and family. I recently heard about Donald's passing and am so sorry. He seemed like a wonderful person from what I knew and read about him. Be assured of my continued prayers for him and for all of you. Many prayers and blessings form Gloria Erickson

Anthony, Susan & Justin Wolski/Natale

August 19, 2014

Roman called Donald "A Prince of a Man". I believe that sums it up... Love you Mr. Ladner. Always have & always will.

August 19, 2014

Mrs. Iris,

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Donald, I am sure him, my dad Julius Broussard and Father Quinn are trying to figure out how to take over Heaven :)

Julie Broussard Suarez

Jean Talley-Findley

August 19, 2014

We are saddened to hear about Mr. Donald and will send up prayers for the family. Mrs. Iris and girls I wish we could be there with you. I will always remember the good times our families shared together. God Bless You. Jean Talley-Findley

Frank Taylor

August 19, 2014

Dear Iris and families I am sad to learn of Don's death! He was a great guy and a true friend for more than 60 years. I shall miss him!

Norris & Earleen Broussard

August 19, 2014

Dearest Iris,Girls, and families.
So very sad to hear about Don' passing. So glad we got to visit with all of you on Friday. Means so much to know we got to say our goodbyes. We loved him so much. Our love and sympathy goes out to each of you. We lost a dear friend.

Judy Voelker

August 19, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Ladner family. Don was such a gentle, loving, kind and generous person who did so much for so many. There is no doubt that he is reaping his heavenly rewards. May God bless all of you during this time of loss.

Mary Clare Davis

August 18, 2014

I am shocked to read about Don's passing. My love and sympathy to the family. I'm so sad Iris, but Don was such a wonderful and generous person and he will not be forgotten...I know he is up in Heaven fishing with Frank.
Love and prayer,
Mary Clare Davis

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