Don Shofner, age 88, was born August 14, 1926, in Caddo, OK to Shearl Lewis and Bonnie Lenora Jeanes Shofner. He passed away January 19, 2015 from heart complications. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Coming from a family of educators, Don graduated from Central State in Edmond, OK and later earned double masters' in Education/Special Ed from San Diego State University. Don was an educator for over 40 years, teaching in McFarland, CA, and San Diego, CA. His primary love as an educator was working in the Special Ed field in San Diego, so that those with special needs could have a productive and purposeful life. He helped organize and run a nonprofit thrift store to support this community. He also worked with In His Steps halfway houses for women and men in San Diego County. Don and first wife, Maxine, both educators, had also owned a family department store in McFarland in the 1960s. After the death of his first wife, Maxine, Don returned to Oklahoma where he remarried and enjoyed being closer to family members. Athletic in his youth, Don played basketball in high school and later coached the sport for elementary school students. He was an avid tennis player, competing in numerous amateur competitions. A life-long lover of basketball, Don and wife, Jean, were dedicated fans of the OKC Thunder. Don is survived by his wife, Jean Shofner; brother, S.L. Shofner; sister, Ladell Peterson; son, Gene Shofner; daughter, Susan Shofner; stepson, Scott White; and his sons, Dylan and Carson. A Celebration of Life for Don will be held at Mercer-Adams Chapel, Friday, January 23, at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Don's mission, the Little Light Christian School, P.O. Box 720323, OKC, OK 73172, would be appreciated. Don will be forever in our hearts. Memorial Service Friday, January 23, 2015 11:00 AM Mercer-Adams Chapel 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008