Andrew B. Young ’28

Andy died Aug. 14, 2003; he was 96.

At Princeton he earned a bachelor's degree in economics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1931. After Harvard he returned to his native Philadelphia, and joined the firm of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, remaining there his entire career. From 1942-45 he served in the Army Surgeon General's Office, converting businesses for the war effort.

In 1928, Andy helped Walter L. Morgan '20 establish the Wellington Fund. One of Andy's friends, Jack Bogle '51, was named president of the fund in 1965. Some 10 years later, Bogle founded the Vanguard Group to build on Andy's legacy of demystifying the stock market and making it available to everyone. "Andy was one of the towering figures in my life and career," Bogle said.

Andy helped draft the 1954 IRS code. He also taught tax law at Penn, and lectured on finance and taxes at other major universities.

Andy was predeceased by his son, Andrew '58 and U. of Virginia Law School '61. In his memory, Andy left both schools substantial scholarships. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Olive; a daughter, Sherley Young; and two grandchildren. The class extends its sympathy to the family.

The Class of 1928