Donald George Godfrey, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. Born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada in 1944 to Floyd and Clarice Godfrey. He was a retired professor from Arizona State University where he taught for over 20 years. During his career he also taught at University of Washington, University of Arizona and Southern Utah State College.
He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His family, faith and career were all very important to him. He is survived by his wife Christina Godfrey; siblings Marilyn (Ockey) Pitcher, Robert (Wendy) Godfrey; children Floyd (Kaleen) Godfrey, Donald (Jennifer) Godfrey, Emma (Kevin) Knight, Daniel (Stephanie) Godfrey; and 14 beloved grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Viewing will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building at 8161 S. Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. He will be laid to rest at the Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery located at 7900 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85207.
Arrangements were cared for by Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery located at 7900 E. Main Street in Mesa, AZ 85207, 480-351-5398.
