Donald C. Scriven

Donald Cord Scriven, age 71 of Upper Arlington, passed away July 22, 2019. Don was born in Grants Pass, Oregon and grew up in Spokane, Washington, son of the late Wayne and Isabelle Scriven. He completed his undergraduate studies at Andrew's University in Michigan and went on to graduate from Tulane Law School. While at Tulane, Don was drafted with the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country for four years. After graduation, Don began his law career at Squire, Sanders, and Dempsey in Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until his first retirement at the early age of 37. Following retirement, Don moved to Olympia, Washington, where he met and married his wife of 29 years, Nelda. Don quickly realized that with a family, he may have to return to practicing law and decided to settle in Columbus at Squire, Sanders, and Dempsey. In 1995, Don moved on with three partners and founded Scott Scriven, LLP, where he remained practicing law part time until the time of his passing. Don was a 29 year active member of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church, and also a board member at the Ohio State Harding Foundation. He was a man of integrity who was witty, had an amazing intellect, and people could sense his authenticity. He enjoyed classical music, studying the oboe, and was an avid reader who had one of the largest collections of first edition fictional books. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Nelda Scriven; children, Peter and Emily Scriven; brothers, Charles (Rebekah Chang) and Richard (Suzanne) Scriven; and may other extended family members and dear friends. Family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Friday, July 26, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Funeral service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 385 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, 3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, Ohio 43123.