David C. Bothell ’66

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David died Oct. 6, 2020.

David graduated from Bellevue (Wash.) High School, where he was an outstanding football player. At Princeton he played freshman football, majored in psychology, and was a member of Cannon Club.

Until retirement, he was a stockbroker in the Seattle area, residing with his family on nearby Bainbridge Island.

A gifted athlete and enthusiastic outdoorsman, David ran in several marathons, including the Seattle Marathon and New York Marathon, and enjoyed kayaking, biking, and hiking.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sheryl; son Derek; daughter Shelley; and grandchildren Caleb, Olivia, V.J., Noelle, and Natalie. The class sends its condolences to David’s family.

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