Donald Creighton ’57

Don died of cancer at home in San Pedro, Calif., Feb. 27, 2003; he was 67. Don grew up in Albany, N.Y. At Princeton he majored in philosophy, was a member of Dial Lodge, and earned varsity letters in cross-country and track. Following graduation and Army ROW active duty, the enthusiastic traveler boarded Delta Airlines in 1961, where he served in marketing for 30 years before he retired in 1991.

Always an avid outdoorsman, influenced by his father Julian '26, Don climbed most of Colorado's and many other 14,000-ft. peaks. He was very active in the Sierra Club, planning and leading tours and training tour leaders. Visiting high points and friends in each state was a passion in recent years.

Don was an unassuming, loving man with a high tolerance and respect for individual perspectives. Valuing people versus things, he enjoyed the company of others and fostered a sense of community among his many friends. This unselfish, giving man accepted death with the same equanimity he displayed in life.

Don leaves two grown children, Constance Clare and Jonathan; his stepmother, Elspeth Creighton; stepsisters Julia and Virginia; and a half-sister, Suzette Smith. To them and to his many friends, the class extends its deep sympathy.

The Class of 1957