Donald Hugh Hosmer

Donald Hugh Hosmer 1938 – 2017 Donald H. Hosmer, 79, of Phoenix, passed surrounded by his family at home in the early morning of Sunday, April 16, 2017. Donald was born in Oakland, CA, the eldest of two children, to Marjorie and Hugh Hosmer. He had a successful 30 year career as an ironworker with Local #377 Union. During his career he worked on the Bay Bridge, and on iconic Bay Area buildings like the Oakland Mormon Temple, Bank of America, Trans America and the Embarcadero. After his retirement, he moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Arizona, and was a resident for 23 years. In Arizona, he worked at the Cave Creek Unified School District as an Aide helping transport handicap children for 10 years. Donald enjoyed classic cars, riding his Harley Davidson, traveling, visiting casinos, fishing, camping, and as a private pilot, he loved flying for many years. He loved all living creatures, and his dog, Jill. Once in Arizona, he was hooked on the Arizona wildlife. He was deeply loved by his family and friends, and words cannot express how much we will all miss him. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanne Hosmer; son, Rodney Hosmer, wife Teri, and their children Lauren Hamner, Dalton Hosmer and Blake Hosmer; daughter, Shirie Zulkoski and husband Laurence; stepdaughter, Pamela Bogart, husband Donald, and their son Spencer; stepson, Peter LaPierre and wife Veronica; and brother, Daniel Hosmer and son Jeremy. He was predeceased by his parents and grandson, Jordan Hosmer. No memorial services are planned; the family asked that donations be made in his name to the Summit Health Care Hospice or the American Cancer Society.