James M. Merrick ’62

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Jim died July 6, 2018, at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Jim came to us from the Gilman School. At Princeton he majored in aeronautical engineering. Following graduation he continued his education, earning a master’s degree at Stanford in 1964. He worked at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. from 1962 to 1965, and for the Aerospace Corp. from 1966 until his retirement in 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Matthews; his daughter, Melissa Ann Stiegler; and three grandchildren. The class extends its condolences to all.

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