Donald Wesley Carlisle's Obituary
Donald Wesley Carlisle, age 85, of Grand Island, FL passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born July 14, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN and moved to Grand Island in 2005. He was a retired Major with the Indiana State Police and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Masons, V.F.W., American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Indiana State Troopers Association. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Carlisle of Grand Island, FL; son, Kent (Laura) Carlisle of Naples, FL; daughter, Susan (Robert) Bogardus of Indianapolis, IN; brother, John Carlisle of Princeton, TX; granddaughter, Amanda Sheets; great-grandchildren, Trizton Carson, Jacob Bogardus, and Zane Bogardus. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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