Donald C. Shaffer ’50

Donald C. Shaffer ’50, of Iron River, Mich. formerly of Ponte Verde, Fla.; Apr. 9. He had a long career in sales, marketing, and clothing manufacturing with JCPenney and Oxford Industries, which led him and his family to live in California, New York, Georgia, and Connecticut. Upon retirement in 1989, he and his wife moved to Florida. He volunteered at M.K. Rawlings School as a classroom reader and was a hospice volunteer for 10 years. He was a member of Palms Presbyterian Church and served as an usher on many committees. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and he enjoyed playing tennis, reading, solving crossword puzzles, and watching wildlife. He is survived by four children, five grandchildren, a sister, brother Russell ’54, and a brother-in-law.