Charles J. Harris ’70

Chod Harris died Dec. 8, in Santa Rosa, Calif., from complications following a heart attack.

He was born in Rochester and came to Princeton from the Taft School. He graduated from Princeton cum laude in biology, with a certificate in science in human affairs. This interest was also reflected in his work on the first Earth Day in the spring of 1970. While on campus, he was active with Triangle and the Astronomy, Photography and Amateur Radio clubs. The latter interest continued over the years. In 1980, he bought the DX Bulletin, a publication on amateur radio, then founded DX magazine and wrote columns on the topic for GQ magazine. He also wrote two books on the subject. He ran for the California Assembly on the Libertarian Party line in 1994.

Chod is survived by his wife, Jean, brothers Peter and Sady, daughter Jody L. King, and parents Margie and Joseph Harris '37. A man of deep sincerity and intelligence, his presence at our 30th reunion will be sorely missed in the same degree as his presence enlivened our 25th.

The Class of 1970