Don Richard Hudson passed away peacefully, with his wife of 47 years by his side, in Meridian, Idaho on Sunday, April 25th, 2021. He will be remembered as having led a life of integrity, faith, generosity, service and love throughout his 86 years of life on this earth. Don was born on March 6th, 1935 to Wilhelmina Schmidt and Virgil Hudson in Manning, Iowa. He spent his formative years in Iowa and Missouri, followed by junior high and high school in San Diego, California. Don was a graduate of San Francisco State, and earned his doctorate from the University of Utah in education leading to a meaningful career as a teacher, professor, and coach of football and swimming. Dr. Hudson served three years as the president of the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPRD). Don married Diane Manson, a widow, in 1974 and resided in the California Bay Area. They each had three children that they loved and raised together. After 33 years of working at Cal Berkeley and California State University, Hayward, Don enjoyed his retirement in Nampa and Meridian with Diane and extended family by cultivating numerous talents: painting, woodworking, pottery, gardening, reading and writing. Don and Diane served a mission in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints during the 2002 Olympics in the family history and genealogy center. Don is survived by his best friend, wife and soul mate, Diane, and their children: Hunter Manson (Sheri), Jeff Hudson, Leslie (Manson) Stewart (Brian), Jennifer (Hudson) Chapman (Chuck), Jennifer (Manson) Ferguson, and Jon Hudson (Yukiko). Don and Diane were additionally blessed by eleven grand and eighteen great grandchildren, deriving their greatest joy spending time with their large, extended family. Don truly endured to the end, and has been a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been a most exemplary example of charity and Christ-like love for all. This was always evident in his welcoming smile and big tender hugs. He will be remembered most for his incredible love for Diane and family with all his heart and soul. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The celebration of Don's life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Birch chapel on Friday, April 30th, 2021, commencing with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. followed by his service beginning at 11:00 a.m. MST. Those who are unable to attend can join via zoom at the following link: Topic: Don Hudson Service Time: Apr 30, 2021 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971861011?pwd=a3dHT3hucURySzBFTmVYUHRCSm0rdz09 Meeting ID: 849 7186 1011 Passcode: 166532 One tap mobile +16699006833,,84971861011#,,,,*166532# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,84971861011#,,,,*166532# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 849 7186 1011 Passcode: 166532 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kev9QOczJu
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