Donald R. Cutteridge

Donald graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School, Evansville, IN. in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for 20 years in the states and overseas. He trained as a radiologic technologist and retired at the rank of Senior Master Sargent in 1971. He was based at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio. After retiring from the United States Air Force, he continued working in radiology with two friends. At the age of 48, he retired to a life of travel and spending time with friends. He enjoyed fishing trips with the Shriners and others, activities with the Jesters, playing golf and watching all sports on TV. Donald was a generous patron of many charities. He valued his fraternal memberships in two Masonic Lodges: F&AM Fairborn Lodge #0764, Ohio, F&AM Selma Lodge #277, Selma. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio; Grand Council Royal and Select; Masons of Ohio; Wright Council 96; Tehran Temple of Fresno; Order of Quetzalcoatl San Joaquin #14; Royal Order of Jesters Fresno Court #157; and American Legion Post 509 Fresno.

He is predeceased by his parents, Robert A and Lalah Barclay Cutteridge; sister, Mildred L. Hatchett; brother, Paul Cutteridge; his former spouse, Doris Cutteridge; and companion, Margaret A Jorgensen.

Donald is survived by 45 nieces and, nephews; his companion of seven years, Darlene Holston; and numerous lifetime friends.

A Celebration of Donald's life will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a masonic service at 4:00 p.m.

A Private Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Chandler, IN.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Transportation Fund, Tehran Shrine Center, 5407 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno, Ca. 93727-2500; or Optimal Hospice Foundation, 6780 N. West Avenue #101, Fresno, Ca 93711