Anthony B. Adams ’58

Tony prepared for Princeton at Rutland (Vt.) High School. At Princeton he was a member of the University Band, Orange Key, and Tower Club. He was co-captain and a standout on the ski team, majored in architecture, and roomed with Hal Staff and David MacKay senior year.

After graduation, Tony completed Naval Officer Candidate School and served three years on an Atlantic Fleet destroyer with duties in communications, cryptography, and intelligence. A professional degree in architecture led to 38 years practicing in Vermont and Texas, developing a specialty in library design, with a number of his projects receiving design awards.

Tony semi-retired to family lands in western Oklahoma to raise cattle and plant a vineyard, the latter resulting in a “boutique” winery that had an international clientele. Retiring for real in 2006 to Houston, he was active in volunteer work and enjoyed extensive travel. Always a major participant in his church, Tony held leadership positions in two Episcopal cathedrals.

Lifelong interests included classical music, opera, and ballet. He was an avid skier, birdwatcher, and bridge player until his death from a sudden illness Nov. 13, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, the former Elaine Ross; three children; and seven grandchildren and step-grandchildren. To them all, the class sends deepest sympathy.