Sam Arnold was unique in the annals of ’48. He was with us all-too-short a time, but left his mark of upbeat cheerfulness and abiding friendship on so many of us who were ennobled by knowing him. Sam died Feb. 2, 2009, at age 85 after a long struggle with MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes).

Sam was an alumnus of Brown, where all his family were involved and where he had loyalty and affection. He was part of Navy ROTC and joined the Marines. He was stationed in China awaiting the invasion of Japan at the end of World War II.

After the war, he was hired by Thomas J. Watson and worked for IBM in Chicago and Providence, R.I., Sam’s native city. After leaving IBM, Sam embarked on a long career with Paine Webber (later acquired by UBS) as both a manager and broker. He spent 31 of those years at the Princeton office.

Sam and his wife, Lee, found Princeton congenial and developed loyalty for both town and gown. Sam was on numerous civic boards as well as University committees. They made endless friends — among them ’48ers.

Heartfelt condolences go to Lee; daughters Jane and Cherry; and sons Samuel III, Tim, and Steve. We share the happy memories.

Undergraduate Class of 1948