David E. Judson ’54

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David died Jan. 16, 2005, at his daughter's home in Hamilton, N.J.

Born in Massena, N.Y., Dave prepared for Princeton at Norwich High School and New York State Teachers College. At Princeton, he majored in civil engineering and was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the NROTC Drill Team, and Terrace Club. He also participated in numerous athletic activities.

He was commissioned a lieutenant with the Navy. His subsequent professional career was as a civil engineer for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. His community service included working with the Hamilton High School West theater group and supporting the arts in Mercer County. He was a quartermaster with the Sea Scouts, an Eagle Scout, treasurer of Boy Scout Troop 39, and cub and scout master of Troop 96. He was active in Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

The class sends its sympathy to his wife of 50 years, Joan; sons David and William; daughters Carole and Beth; three grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters.

The Class of 1954

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