Donald E. Hickman, 80, Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Don was born October 22, 1931 in Lincoln County to Austin and Irene (Pierce) Hickman.

He was united in marriage with Amaryllis Y. Parson on February 18, 1951 in Barnard. Together they owned and operated Big Valley Meats in Barnard and he also farmed.

Survivors include his wife Amaryllis of Minneapolis; children Wesley Hickman and his wife Janice of McPherson, Bryan Hickman and his wife Terrie of Minneapolis, and Dawn Stephens and her husband Richard of Salina; brothers Vernon Hickman of Barnard and Dean Hickman of Salina; sisters Lois Pixler of Salina and Laura Godsey of Ponca City, OK; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

It was Don's wishes to be cremated and that there be no services. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467 to assist with expenses.