David A. Taylor ’55

Dave Taylor died Jan. 18, 1998, peacefully, at his home in Raleigh, N.C. He was born in Oakland, Calif., and came to Princeton from Omaha [Neb.] Central H.S., where he was active in dramatics, debating, and student government. At Princeton, he continued his interest in debating, majored in English, pursued the Special Program in the Humanities, joined Elm Club, and managed the freshman and varsity lacrosse teams.

Dave served three years in the Navy as a lieutenant before embarking on a career in real estate management. Early in his career, he was managing director of the Boston Rental Housing Assn. and e.v.p. of the Long Island Board of Realtors. Dave then joined the Natl. Assn. of Realtors in Washington, D.C., where he organized and directed NAR's new department of state and local legislation. From 1985-93 he was executive director of the Raleigh/Wake [County] Board of Realtors. Dave then directed the Greater New Jersey Regional Multiple Listing Service until 1995. He was also a disability specialist for the North Carolina Disability Services Department.

Dave had knack for communicating and a personality that helped him relate to people of all ages. He is survived by his wife, Norma, and sons Aaron and Adam. To them, we extend our deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1955