Donald Leonard Saffer

Hi Don , this is Enrique from Mexico ? I know you would remember me because you made me a unique student at your school , you are the idol man of many of us . Thank you for kindness and for welcoming me at your school every year . See you some day Mr Don . Thank you with my heart .

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Saffer while attending Fenster. He was a good man and I remember him often. I really needed discipline and Don gladly helped in that regard. I had found myself in detention often, and in my Senior Year Mr. Saffer and I had negotiated a quid qou pro. I would not have to sit in the detention room, in exchange for manual labor. I graciously accepted :) Kind regards from the Grzymala's (Chris, Kayla, Camren, Christianna, and Morgan.)

Phil and I were so blessed to be neighbors and friends to Don and Sue and the family. They were so much fun to be around, and were so generous with their home and time and love. Don is with Sue again, and that makes me smile. We will miss them always. They made the world a better place.

Don Saffer was a remarkable man and a great friend to so many who had the opportunity to know him. We cherished his friendship and will forever remember him for his smile, his laughter, his great sense of humor and the special way that he befriended so many. He was always about others, not himself. To know Don was to love him and forever cherish his memory. Don loved his family dearly and every minute that he had to share with them. He genuinely enjoyed being a part of their lives and...

What a great guy Mr. Saffer was! I have nothing but fond memories of him at our baseball games when I played with John and Jeff when we were younger. Mr. Saffer was always so friendly and engaging and I always remember him being very upbeat and so positive. Always called people by name and was just a class act all the way around. He will be missed in the Tucson community for sure. Wondering if John, Jeff, or Mikey ever beat him in an arm wrestling contest...I'm thinking not but I'll be...

Shirley - I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your brother. Sending condolences and love to you and your entire family.

Shirley and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful brother. Very difficult to lose a sibling, and am sending light and love. Diane Bissell

Donnie was a wonderful human being. We met in 1964 at Ucla where we competed against one another. We were both on the Freshman basketball team but that didn´t prevent us from becoming friends off the court. He was an intense competitor, unbelievably quick, and just as fast. When we both moved up to the varsity, one year we were roommates whenever the team traveled. We shared many laughs together and that didn´t end after we graduated from Ucla. When Donnie was a gym owner, I did not know he...

RIP Don. All of your friend and colleagues will miss your energy and wit.