David Megaw Park ’50

Dave Park died on June 3, 2001 in Charleston, S.C., after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.

Dave came to Princeton from the Haverford School. He was a member of Campus Club and of the varsity fencing team, graduating with a BS in mechanical engineering.

After earning his MBA at Michigan State in 1951, Dave joined American Stores Co. (Acme Markets), and became treasurer and board member. He retired in 1964.

Following the death of his first wife (and mother of his children), Dave married Edie Davis Torrey in 1967, and they set out on what soon became their passion — their Chateau Belair Montaiguillon in the St. Emilion district of France, which they purchased in 1971. Both attended l'Universite de Bordeaux to study oenology. Their fine wine that won the Medaille d'Or at the Paris Exposition graced our 25th reunion tables, leading to a photograph of Dave at the dinner in People magazine.

A threat to nationalize French vineyards prompted Dave and Edie to return to the U.S., settling first in the Portland, Ore., area, before moving to Charleston, S.C.

Our condolences are extended to Dave's survivors: his beloved Edie and four children, Diana, Alice, Melinda, and Robert.

The Class of 1950