He was born November 3, 1930, in Moulmein Burma, the son of missionaries George and Esther Josif. Following high school in Granville, Ohio, Don served in the US Navy, graduated with a Masters degree from Ohio State, and earned a PhD in Geography from UCLA, where he met his wife of 30 years, Bethann Palmer. As a geography professor, he taught at several universities before settling in Naperville, IL, to work for the US Environmental Protection Agency. After retirement, he moved to Abingdon, VA, where Bethann passed away in 2001. Don met his second wife, Joan, at The Abingdon Arts Depot, where both were regular contributors. He spent his final years in Kentucky near his daughter, Nancy, and three grandchildren.
Don loved to travel and explore the backroads. He was a talented photographer, using 35-mm color slide film to capture his geographic and artistic instincts. Most of all, he was an avid storyteller, sharing his photos and adventures with all who would listen.
Preceding him in death were his first wife, Bethann Josif, second wife, Joan Hoffman-Josif, and siblings, Harold Josif, Emily Bristah, and Paul Josif.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Williams, and her husband Tim; grandchildren, Ethan, Alexandra, and Dean Williams.
Memorials contributions can be made to the Abingdon Arts Depot (https://www.abingdonartsdepot.org).
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 3 PM on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home. You may join the service on our Facebook Live. Visitation from 2-3 PM before the service.
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