David C. Symons ’52

Dave, the son of Noel S. Symons 1919, came to Princeton after study at Nichols School and — in Ontario — Ridley College. He majored in architecture, belonged to Key and Seal, and participated in Triangle sophomore year. He roomed with Jerry Seward and Nick Colby.

From work as an executive in banking, architecture, and construction, Dave proceeded to become a ranking public servant for the National Capital Commission, government of Canada, from 1961 to 1991. Thereafter he consulted on computer systems for the American Public Works Association, public utilities, and cities in the United States and Canada.

His life outside the office included considerable physical activity, noted in his statement for the Book of Our History, including ski patrol, country dancing, cabinetmaking, bicycling, and pumping iron. To that he added the practice of music and teaching.

The class sends sympathy to Dave’s wife, Mary Eleanor, and to his children, Alexandra, Elizabeth, and Catherine, on the loss of their accomplished   husband and father June 2, 2013.