David P. F. Hess ’57
David died of a stroke May 28, 2012, with his family by his side.
After preparing at Phillips Academy Andover, David came to Princeton, where he majored in English and graduated magna cum laude. He loved sports and attained a varsity letter in heavyweight crew. He played football, basketball, and softball. He also joined Colonial Club.
Upon graduation David joined the Marine Corps, serving two years in Okinawa in a recon battalion. After the Marines, David embarked on a career of 26 years with Family Circle magazine, retiring in 1993 as senior vice president.
Then he spent his time with Sally, his wife and lifelong love, traveling the world and dividing his time between his houses in La Quinta, Calif., and Gearhart, Ore., and with the family.
The class extends condolences to Sally; children Jennifer, Elizabeth, and David III; eight grandchildren; and three dogs.
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Charles G. Williams
2 Months AgoFrom a Fellow Marine
I knew David P. F. Hess as a Marine with the 3rd Recon on Okinawa in 1958-59. He was the commander of the 3rd platoon of C company. We went on numerous missions from submarines, destroyers, and troop ships to all over the Pacific Ocean from Taiwan to Borneo. I remember him as a fair and brave leader when faced with danger from the seas. Gung Ho.