Donald L. Griffiths, age 91 of Shawano, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022, at The Cottages Memory Care Unit where he had resided the last three weeks.

Donald was born July 26, 1930 in Glendale, California, a son of the late David and Mabel (Gaarder) Griffiths. Donald graduated from Alhambra High School and later attended Cal-Poly where he earned his bachelor’s degree, a Master’s Degree in Ornamental Horticulture, and a Doctorate of Metaphysics. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

When he returned from service Donald was a junior high school teacher, teaching agriculture in the San Fernando Valley. He then transferred to the art department, where he taught ceramics and general art. He was an accomplished artist and gardener. On August 31, 1957, Donald was united in marriage to the former Bethany Warren at the Oneonta Congregational Church in South Pasadena, CA. The couple lived in California until 2019 when they relocated to Shawano to be closer to family.

His memory will live on with his wife of 63 years, Bethany, of Shawano; his daughter, Linda (Talbot) Hanley of the Town of Underhill; his son, Larry (Kathy) Griffiths of Calimesa, CA; three grandchildren, Derrick, Cameron, and Heather; eight great-grandchildren; and one nephew, David Rambaugh. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Griffiths.

A celebration of Donald’s life will begin at 12:00 pm on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano with a service to follow at 1:00 pm. Pastor Moira Finley will officiate. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in the spring.