David died Jan. 2, 1999, at NYC's Lenox Hill Hospital, from a pulmonary embolism after a short, brave fight with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service was held at St. Mark's Church in Westhampton, N.Y.
David prepared at Exeter. At Princeton, David majored in history, was v.p. of the Rugby Club, played intramural hockey, and participated in freshman choir, SVC, and Tiger magazine. He roomed his last two years with Peter Moss and Geoff Gates and joined Tiger Inn.
After graduation, David joined ARAMCO and spent two years in Saudi Arabia. He attended Harvard Law School for a year, but transferred to the Business School, earning an MBA in 1959. Beginning his career with Procter and Gamble, he later joined Mead Johnson in charge of their Latin American sales. After that, David commenced a long, satisfying career with the executive-
recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles. He finally retired to establish The Peck Consultancy in NYC.
David married Greg Wilson in 1956; they had three children. He and Susie Leness were married in 1992, and they enjoyed reading, music, and the outdoors. Despite increasing health problems, David never lost his sense of humor, warmth, and love of friends. He is survived by Susie, children Heather, Lisa, and David Jr., his brother Scott, and three stepchildren, to all of whom the class extends its deepest sympathies.
The Class of 1954