Don Howard Cude

Don Howard Cude passed into the arms of the Lord on the 13th of December 2015. Don was born in Austin, Tx. and attended The University of Texas in Austin. He volunteered tirelessly for over 50 years with Boy Scouts of America where he held many positions at the troop, district and counsel level in several states. He had a great love for flying for many years and was an avid outdoorsman. He was member of St. Francis Episcopal Church for over 40 years. He served in many capacities including the vestry, acolyte leader, and as an usher. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Suzanne Cude; his brother Joe Eblin Cude (Pat); his children Richard Cude (Molly), Randal Cude (Jean), Debbie Cude, Robert Cude, and daughter-in-law Diane DeWitt Cude. He is also survived by stepchildren Deb DiPuma (Luke), Mark DeBerry (Gretchen), Blake DeBerry (Karen). Don enjoyed the love of six grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and seven great step-grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by wife Shirley Ann Atkinson Cude, Mother Maude Howard Cude, father Don Horner Cude, Step-mother Helen Eblin Cude. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church 4242 Bluemel on December 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.