Donald R. Hardeman

Donald served in the US Army as a motor transport operator and truck vehicle mechanic. He then went on in his civilian life as a truck driver and when Don was not working he enjoyed karaoke and spending time with his family and friends. He also liked returning home for visits on the reservation. He was a friendly and outgoing man who never met a stranger and would always have time to chat about politics, as long as you agreed with him.

Donald is survived by his wife Barbara “Bobby” Hardeman, one son Christopher Hardeman and partner Joan Of Washington State and stepsons Westley Womack of Lampasas , Ben Vernon and wife Keli and Greg Harris and wife Maggie of McAllen. Also Don’s parents Hal “Chuck” and Twyler Hardeman of Rockford, Alabama and sisters Carmelita Doke and husband Keith, Sara Dilley and Becca Dilley, Pallie Hardeman and Barbara Watson and a brother Joseph Valandra Jr. of Pine Ridge, SD. And 8 grandchildren , Dakotah and partner Jordan, Cassidy Standifer and husband Jonathan, Blake, Trent, Aubrey, Ridge Vernon, Cash and Austin Harris along With numerous nephews and nieces.

Don was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Valandra and Troy Pawnee Leggins and his stepson, Wayne Womack.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.