John Howard Jackson (Obituary)

John Howard Jackson, age 83, died peacefully on Saturday 7 November surrounded by family and friends at the Glacier Hills Senior Living Community in Ann Arbor Michigan. He was born on 6 April 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Howard and Lucille (Deischer) Jackson. John obtained his undergraduate degree from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and his law degree from the University of Michigan. John was a scholar, mentor and expert in International Economic Law. During his career at the University of Michigan Law School and subsequently as the Director of the Institute for International Economic Law at Georgetown University Law Center he trained hundreds of students. He maintained lifelong relationships with them and through his connections fostered the development of a global community of legal experts dedicated to understanding and influencing the regulation of international economic relations through international trade. He was deeply curious and enjoyed the challenge of exploring unfamiliar subject areas to develop new insights. While committed to academic inquiry, he was especially fond of spending time with his family around the dinner table where discussions were less structured. John is survived by his wife, Joan Leland, of 53 years, his three daughters Jeannette, Lee Ann (John Breckenridge) and Michelle (Francis Ledesma), and four grandchildren Madeleine, John, Sam, and Christopher. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in John's name to a fund for student scholarships in international law at Georgetown University Law Center. Contributions to the John H. Jackson Scholarship Fund can be made by visiting www.law.georgetown.edu/makeagift or sending a check made out to Georgetown University Law Center, please note on the memo/other line: John H. Jackson Scholarship.

John Belz Healy (Obituary)

John Belz Healy died peacefully at his home on November 15, 2015 after a long illness. John was born on March 1, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Eleanor Belz Healy, and Edward John Healy. John graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia and received a post high school degree from Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and received a Doctor of Laws from the University of Pennsylvania. He reached the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. He had a career in marketing and advertising in New York City for Colgate Palmolive and Doyle Dane Bernbach. He then worked for 28 years in Annual Giving at Princeton University before he retired.

He was predeceased by his younger twin brothers, Robert, and Edward Jr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude; and his two children Ann, and John. Ann has two daughters: Alissa, and Mariah. John and his wife, Katherine, have three daughters: Caitlin, Susanna, and Margaret. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth, her husband, Frederick Muller, and their son, Frederick, and his wife, Adele, and their three children: Anna, Thomas, and Andrew. He is also survived by the children of his brother, Edward Jr.: Edward III, Christopher, and Elizabeth. Edward III is married to his wife, Elizabeth, and they have a son, Ryan. Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Ann Reath, and her husband George Reath. Ann Reath has two children: William Platt, and Benjamin Platt. William and his wife, Heather, have two children: William and Sarah. Benjamin and his wife, Huntley, have three sons: Augustus, Luke, and George.

On Wednesday, November 25, at 9 a.m., there will be a gathering at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Skillman followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 27, at Westminster Cemetery, 701 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Food for the Poor, Inc., 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, www.foodforthepoor.org, or Catholic Charities (Diocese of Metuchen), 319 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861-4101, www.ccdom.org

Joseph E. Angelo, M.D.

After enduring the effects of a major heart attack in 2002 and a debilitating stroke in 2010, Joseph Angelo died on September 28, 2015. Born in Elwood City, PA, he graduated from Lincoln High School. His Princeton major was Biology and he was a member of Dial Lodge. Joe graduated from Yale University Medical School in 1958. He completed graduate education in Obstetrics/Gynecology at the University of Colorado Medical Center. He started practice in Carmichael at the American River Hospital and he subsequently joined the Mercy San Juan Hospital when it opened in 1967. Joe delivered more than 2000 babies before retiring in 1983. He spent the next two years working at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A member of numerous medical societies, his career spanned 44 years. He was a compassionate physician and an excellent sailor including a trip from Berkeley to Hawaii. The class extends condolences to his wife of 60 years Ann, daughters Leslie and Lynn’ 82 and his brothers Rudy and Jerry.

Albert L. Lamar

Albert Lamar died on October 18, 2015. Born in New Orleans, he attended Metairie Park Country Day School. He followed his father’s path to Princeton. (P’18). His major was English and he graduated with honors. He played 150 pound football and was a member of Cottage Club. After college, he followed his family tradition of serving in the U.S. Navy with a tour of duty as a missile man. He life career was in advertising eventually owning and operating Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1978, he purchased a cable television business in Hancock County and added other markets inn three other states. He retired after selling the advertising company in Baton Rouge to start a joyful life sailing, fly fishing, golf, travel and summers on the Maine coast. He lived in Mississippi for thirty years and served in many civic capacities. In 1992 he returned to New Orleans and joined many organizations there. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia, 4 children, Gabrielle, Albert Jr, Mart and Madeleine, 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 3 stepchildren and 4 step grandchildren. The class extends condolence to them and is honored by his service to our country.

Walter E. Jacobowitz, M.D.

Walter Jacobowitz died peacefully on September 3, 2015. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he graduated from Henry Snyder High School. Walter was a Biology Major in college and a member of Prospect Club. He worked on the business staff of the Nassau Lit. After graduation, he completed an internship at the Philadelphia General Hospital and then a 4 year residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. After 38 years in practice and delivery of 5000 babies in Parsippany NJ, he retired in 2001. During his professional career, he served as Chairman and president of the medical staff of Morristown Memorial Hospital. He subsequently served as president of four hospitals comprising the Atlanta Health Systems. The class extends condolences to his wife Suzanne, their children Karen, Dana and Glen (P’85), his sister Elaine and five grandchildren

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.

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.

Fred Louis Holzweiss

Fred Holzweiss died February 25, 2015. Born in Mineola, Long Island, he graduated from Chaminade High School. At Princeton his major was Architecture and he participated in five sports, numerous committees and was a member of Elm Club. On graduation, he joined the U.S. Marines and was assigned to Camp Pendleton where he was a platoon leader and company commander. While in California, he met and married Win Tiebout in 1956 and they had 46 wonderful years together. Fred continued his academic career for a period of time at Princeton Graduate School in architecture and later studied for his M.B.A. at the University of Connecticut. He spent 33 years working for IBM in seven states and was appointed product manager for printers in Europe and Asia. In his lifetime, Fred designed two homes for his family, one at Lake Winnipesaukee and the other Florida, both of which won architectural awards. He has served as a school board president and a baseball coach. He survived heart surgery and a massive stroke but passed from non-alcoholic liver failure. At the time of his death, he was living in Englewood. FL.

Fred’s wife predeceased him in 2002. Their son Bill died in 1987 when struck by a drunk driver in front of their home. He is survived by his daughter Joan and sons Paul, Mark. Kurt and Dave and five grandchildren. The class is honored by his service to our country and extends condolences to his family.