Background
Donaldson, Charles Russell was born on February 2, 1919 in Helena, Montana, United States. Son of Charles Mortimer and Mabel (King) Donaldson.
Donaldson, Charles Russell was born on February 2, 1919 in Helena, Montana, United States. Son of Charles Mortimer and Mabel (King) Donaldson.
Student, Willamette U., 1937-1938; Bachelor of Arts, University Idaho, 1941; Bachelor of Laws, University Idaho, 1948; postgraduate, George Washington Law School, 1943-1944.
Practice law, Boise, 1948-1964; district judge, 1964-1968; justice, Idaho Supreme Court, Boise, from 1969; chief justice, Idaho Supreme Court, Boise, 1973, 79-80, 83-86. Member Idaho House of Representatives, 1955-1957. Justice of peace, 1960-1964.
Member governing committee Idaho chapter Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Served with Signal Corps, Army of the United States, World World War World War II. Member Conference Chief Justices (deputy chairman since 1980). Lodges: Kiwanis (past president), Masons, Shriners.
Children: Karen, Holly, Jean, Laurel, Sarah, Charles.