Donald Cudmore, 89, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully on February 15, 2018. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 22, 1928. Donald served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as an Electronics Technician at Pan Am/Fort Huachuca and Goodyear Aerospace in Arizona, and Agri-Systems and Lippincott Industries in the Spokane WA area. He was an avid life-long model train hobbyist. Donald is survived by his brother Richard; daughter Sister Maria Andrea; sons Bruce, Paul, Gerard, and Joseph; 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Allyce, son Donald Gregory, sisters Catherine and Marjorie, and brother Emmett Caffey. Donald was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He will be missed, and will stay forever in our hearts. Rosary and Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 2533 W Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Burial will be at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024 (main entrance is at 3005 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd).