Donald Ray Bradshaw, 78, of Mesa passed away peacefully at home the morning of October 6th. He was born May 15, 1937 in Tucson, AZ and graduated from Flagstaff High School and Arizona State College (NAU). He worked many years for the Maricopa Community College District where he retired as Dean of Administrative Services from Mesa Community College and later worked for the Maricopa Foundation. Donald was passionate about hunting, fishing and camping and loved nothing more than spending time outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Janice; son, Jerry Bradshaw, daughters, Rae Comparin (Jeff), Laura Raciak (Jeff) and four grandchildren, Drew Comparin, Allison Comparin, Brooklyn Raciak and Brody Raciak. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 12th at 1:00 PM at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park located at 6747 E. Broadway Road in Mesa. In lieu of flowers, you may consider donating to Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422. Please visit www.mariposagardens.com to leave a tribute.
