Leland Clarence Pallister, 93, passed away October 17, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born September 22, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Glenn C. Pallister and Minnie (Hauschild) Pallister.
Leland was a 1947 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College (HCC), formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College, in 1949, and was a member of the HCC Blue Dragons basketball team that was the runner-up in the 1949 National Junior College Athletic Association National Basketball Tournament.
Leland was a farmer and rancher for over 50 years and drove a school bus for Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD309 for over 30 years. He attended Midland Community United Church of Christ, Sterling, KS, and Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.
Leland married Betty Lou Collins. She died November 24, 1992. He then married Dorothy (Bray) Perez.
Leland is survived by: his wife, Dorothy Pallister of Hutchinson; children, Craig (Sue) Pallister of Hays, KS, and Pamela (Dwayne) Upton of Merriam, KS; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister-in-law, Barbara Pallister; stepsons, John (Jennifer) Perez of Pittsburg, KS, Jeff (LeeAnn) Perez of Parsons, KS, and Rod Perez of Arma, KS; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Betty Lou Pallister; siblings, Lyle Pallister and Aurel Lea Pallister; grandson, Paul Upton; and one step-granddaughter.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons, KS. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022, and Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, Midland Community United Church of Christ, or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.