On Feb. 24, 2025, Donald L. Grandstaff went peacefully to be with the Lord, he was 86 years old. He was survived by his son, Joshua Grandstaff (Karen); daughter, Kayla Grandstaff; and his siblings, Mary Lois Hyatt, of California and twin brother, Ronald Grandstaff of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Grandstaff.
Donald was born on July 22, 1938, in Sycamore, Ohio, to Homer Glenn Grandstaff and Emma Aurion Grandstaff. He graduated from Sycamore High School and went onto to attend Heidelberg University, where he graduated with a degree in education.
He came to Arizona as a Christian missionary guidance counselor/educator to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Navajo reservation. That’s where he met his wife, Linda who was also a teacher for the BIA.
Shortly after they were married, they moved to Holbrook, where she went to teach for Holbrook schools while he continued with the BIA. He retired from the BIA 1988/89 and started teaching for Holbrook schools alongside his wife, Linda at Holbrook Elementary until they retired in 2008.
A memorial service for Donald is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, at Peace Lutheran Church in Holbrook. It will be immediately followed by a luncheon.
