Norman William Usher Norman Usher Passed Away in His Manhattan
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Norman William Usher Norman Usher passed away in his Manhattan home on May 6, 2015. Born in Omaha, Nebraska under the last name Osheroff, he graduated from Omaha Central High School. His Princeton major was Economics and he was a member of Key and Seal Club. He played trumpet in the Tigertown five and the Triangle. After graduation, he spent two years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He continued to play the trumpet while in the service. Norman completed an M.B.A. degree at the NYC Graduate Business School of Scientific Management. He worked in the Data Processing division of IBM in Philadelphia. He married Deanna Sorenson in 1962 but was divorced at the time of his death. James Crawford James Crawford died on August 13,2015 of natural causes, Born in the Philippines, he spent most of World War II interned with his family at the Santo Thomas University, Manila. He graduated from the Thatcher School, Ojai, CA. His college major was English and he was a member of Tower Club. After graduation, he received his master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley in History, and he attended to Naval Post Graduate School to study Russian. The Navy utilized him in the Intelligence Service. Jay was a devoted father and grandfather. He had a wealth of knowledge and was an avid sports fan. During his career he worked as a journalist and interviewed Ronald Reagan and Walt Disney. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Audrey, Stepchildren Lynne, Dawne, Chris and Jim and four granddaughters. The class is honored by his service e to our country Kenneth Arthur Ford, Jr. Ken Ford died on May 4, 2015 in Sarasota Florida. Born in Chicago, IL, he graduated from New Trier High School. At Princeton he was a Psychology major, a member of Terrace Club and active in the Wesley Group. He was on the Program Committee of the Psychology Club. After college, he began graduate studies and a teaching assistantship at the University of California at Berkeley. He was employed as a research psychologist by the U.S. Navy at Point Loma. He moved to Los Angeles to complete his Ph.D. at the University of Southern California in 1976. His later career involved testing in industrial psychology. Ken married several times but lived alone for the past 25 years. He enjoyed line dancing three times a week and actively pursued his interests in science, math and industry. At the time of his death he had retired to Sarasota Fl. The class sends condolences to his two children Bailey and Arthur. James Mitchell Voorhees Jim Voorhees died peacefully in his sleep May 17, 2015. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he graduated from Plainfield High School. He was proud to become a third generation Princetonian. Jim majored in Psychology, minored in Music and was a member of Charter Club and the Jazz Club. He and his roommate, Dick Lethen, collaborated on several musical scores. Jim wrote the music and Dick, the lyrics. Jim was drafted into the Army after graduating from Princeton. Upon completing training at Ft. Douglas in Salt Lake City, he was transported to Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he boarded a troop ship destined for Korea. Headquartered in Seoul he began his tour of duty serving as a member of the U. S. Occupation Troops. As part of his assignment he frequently traveled 35-miles to observe activities at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). While in Korea he became very interested in Asian culture and subsequently returned to the Far East many times. Upon discharge from the Army he returned to the Western part of the U. S. and retired from an Information Technology management position in a large industrial company. Jim is survived by Judy, his wife of 54 years. The class extends its condolences to her and is honored by his service to our country. Jorge Luis Cordova, Jr. Jorge Cordova died on June 17, 2015 in Altamonte Springs, FL. Born in Puerto Rico, he graduated from the Cranwell School. His Princeton major was Spanish History. A member of Colonial Club, the Glee Club, the Spanish Club and Whig-Clio Debating Society, he also was Head Manager of the Varsity Basketball Team. Jorge then graduated from Harvard in 1956 with a Juris Doctorate. He served as a legal representative for the Peace Corps and as a corporate attorney for various firms. He also served as a Congressional Office Representative in Washington, DC for Puerto Rico. In later years he taught at Cordova Escuela Derecho in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marisol, their children Jorge, Teresa, Isabel and Jaime; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The class extends its condolences in their loss. Joseph Anthony Sugar, Jr. Joe Sugar died May 7, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he graduated from Culver Military Academy. His major at Princeton was History. He was a member of Ivy Club and the Undergraduate Council and served as Vice President of the class during his senior year. He also played Varsity Golf and was appointed Captain of the team. Most notably at Princeton, he inspired the famous “Joe Sugar Riots” of 1953, which remain part of campus lore to this day. After graduation, Joe served in the U.S. Army before returning to Columbus and opening a series of restaurants. His entrepreneurial spirit eventually led to his founding of Sugar Food Corp., which continues in business today as The SYGMA Network, a company with annual sales exceeding $5 billion. Joe’s career as an amateur golfer was highlighted by competition in the 1958 U.S.G.A. Amateur Championship and the 1984 U.S. Senior Open. He was also a leading owner of thoroughbred horses in Ohio for many years, winning Horse of the Year honors with Major Adversary in 1995. Joe found great peace in his Catholic faith and always cherished the time he spent with his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mimi, his children, Susan, Joe III and David, and seven grandchildren. The class is honored by his service to our country and extends condolences to his family. John Hynes McChord, Jr. (Memorial Note) John McChord died on May 17, 2015. Born I in Louisville, KY, he graduated from Middlesex School. At Princeton, he was in the Woodrow Wilson School, a member of Whig Clio and Key and Seal Club. He won the SPIA Summer Travel Scholarship. After graduation he entered the Harvard Law School and while there was drafted in the U.S. Army and stationed at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia. After his two year tour of duty he returned to Harvard and graduated in 1949. He returned to New York City and worked as a lawyer in the law firm of Carter, Ledyard and Milburn. In 1979, Jack was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis which severely affected his vision and his ability to read. He continued to work until 1987 when he retired as assistant general counsel of ITT Although his mobility became increasingly impaired, he and his wife continued to remain very active and travelled extensively. He was a member of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church where he was an elder, trustee, deacon and treasurer. The Library of Congress Service for the Blind and the Physically Handicapped were an important part of his life for twenty-five years. HThe class is honored by his service to our country and sends condolences to his wife of 51 years Ann. John McChord (Obituary) McCHORD--John Hynes, Jr. died on May 17, 2015. Born in Louisville, KY on May 2, 1932 to John Hynes McChord and Alberta Perkins McChord, he graduated with highest honors from Middlesex School '50 and from Princeton '54 where he was in the Woodrow Wilson School. Drafted from Harvard Law School in 1955, he served in the Army for two years and returned to graduate in 1959. After several years at Carter, Ledyard and Milburn, he was at ITT Corp from 1967 until 1987 where he retired as Assistant General Counsel. He and his wife Ann married in 1964 and lived in New York City and Harlemville, NY. He is survived by his sister Mary M. Doyle of New York City and her children, John K. Doyle Jr and Nancy Doyle, and Ann's sisters, Martha Tarantino of Las Vegas NV and Sarah Lande of Muscatine IA, many nieces and nephews, and his devoted caregiver Brenda Brathwaite. Seasoned travelers for many years, John and Ann enjoyed trips to remote areas, as well as three trips to Europe with his wheelchair. He was a member of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church where he was an elder, trustee, deacon and treasurer of the church for many years. He was interested in his family's genealogy and stories and was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. He loved music, the Philharmonic, the Metropolitan and Glimmerglass Operas. The Library of Congress' Service for the Blind and the Physically Handicapped was an important part of his life for 25 years. He was grateful for the fine medical attention he received at the Mount Sinai Hospital, especially the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Multiple Sclerosis Center and the Martha Stewart Center for Living. A memorial service is planned for the fall. Robert Leigh Duemler. Robert Duemler died May 4, 2015 in West Palm Beach after a brief illness. Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from William Penn Charter School. His college major was Economics and he was a member of Charter Club and the Pre-Law Society.