It's been almost four months since Grandpa passed away. In the days, weeks, and months since, our family has been shown love and support in the form of visits, phone calls, letters, emails... Among the sweetest of condolences have been stories about Grandpa and how he touched the lives of so many around him on a personal level. Many members of our family, including myself, had little to no idea of the genuine friend that Don Scoffield was to so many. Learning more about his acts of love and service, that were done without show, have affected me deeply as I strive to honor my Grandpa's memory by trying to be that kind of family member and friend. Don's daughters wanted to include the following letters received that were a great comfort to our family. We appreciate everyone who has shared their love and condolences.
Duck Creek
21 September, 2010
Dear Mrs. Scoffield and Family,
I am deeply sorrowed at the loss of Don. It is not appropriate, probably, that you should hear of the many reasons I so cherish my memories of his mind and the fruit it flourished. There is no way a card might suffice.
The brief opportunities I had to experience the pleasure of his fertile and wide ranging insights are the memories. I am at the threshold of nine decades. I have lived in nearly 40 states and more than a few foreign countries. During this time I obviously encountered quite a few folks but not one I might think was adequate to compete with the inimitable Don. It leaves an unfilled space.
I am indeed as sorry about his departure as I can be.
May God touch your shoulder each day as a help in softening the loss.
Fred Randolph
