David M. Ransom ’60

David Ransom's heart stopped Dec. 4, 2003, at a time when his life was filled with great happiness.

After 32 years of achievements in the Foreign Service, mostly in troubled Middle East hot spots, David retired after being honored for his service as ambassador to Bahrain with the highest civilian awards from both the Defense Dept. and the State of Bahrain.

David's consulting practice with the Arabian Gulf States was well launched. He was frequently on the BBC, US, and Middle Eastern television networks commenting on US policy in the region. His farm's weeds and bushes were mostly under control. His work on the board of the Rock Creek International School in creating an Arabic-English program was highly rewarding. David and Marjorie's love for family and for their countless friends filled their welcoming home next to the Washington zoo with joy.

David's greatest delights were rejoicing with his dear wife and Foreign Service career mate of 38 years, Marjorie, in the successes of their three lovely daughters, Elizabeth, Katherine Ransom-Silliman, and Sarah, and romping with his two young grandsons. To them and his brother, Cliff '67, the class sends its deepest condolences.

The Class of 1960