Davis Spencer ’45

Dave died Sept. 5, 2005, after a long and valiant struggle with multiple myeloma.

He entered Princeton from Millbrook as his brother, William '45, arrived from Exeter, giving them the distinction of being brothers who graduated with the same Princeton class. Another brother, Herbert, was in the Class of '49. All followed their father Herbert Sr. '17.

During World War II, Dave served in Burma with the American Field Service. Returning to Princeton, he rowed on freshman and varsity crews and coached the 150-pound crew that won at Henley in 1949. He was vice president of the Glee Club and a member of Colonial.

Graduating in 1948 with a degree in English, Dave joined Houghton Mifflin. Later he purchased Eyelet Tool Co. in Massachusetts, where he had a long and rewarding career.

Dave was a man for all seasons, interested in everything from music to bird watching, carpentry, and history. In 1963 he married Marcia Miller. He and Marty retired to Vermont in 1992 and he became active in community affairs.

In addition to Marty, Dave is survived by daughters Eleanor Tupper and Susan Cramer; a son, Andrew; six grandchildren; his two brothers; and a sister. The class expresses its deep sympathy to the family.

The Class of 1945