Bart Albert Stoner Jr. ’48

Bart Stoner died peacefully Jan. 13, 2007, at his New Hope, Pa., home.

Always loyal to and active in University and class initiatives, he was our vice president twice — from 1968 to 1973 and from 1993 to 1998. He chaired our 20th and 44th reunions and was a key person for our 50-year book. He served on schools committees in Philadelphia, London, and Los Angeles County. When a task needed a volunteer, Bart knew only one word: Yes.

A native of Trenton, N.J., Bart was in Key and Seal, played intramural sports, and graduated in basic engineering. After eight years with Westinghouse, his career was with N.W. Ayer & Son, the advertising agency, until his retirement in 1987.

Bart met his second wife, Marilyn, in 1992 on an ecological project in Madagascar. Subsequently they participated in similar projects in Nepal and Venice. Their travels took them around the world several times. Bart was vastly creative with interests in photography, travel writing, contemporary art, and "Sunday painting." He had a remarkable gift for friendship.

The class offers heartfelt condolences to Marilyn; sons Tad and Jonathan; and five grandchildren. We have lost a special friend.