Douglas E. Yeager ’69

A truly special fellow left us Oct. 28, 2018, when Doug died. In his eulogy, a high school friend noted, with great accuracy, the things Doug loved most were his wife, Justine, their six children, 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; his 1964 Spring Branch High School team; and his Princeton Lone Star Tiger flag, reflecting his abiding gratitude for what the years on campus meant to him.

Doug graduated from the University of Texas law school and was on the law review. He served as both a friend and a mentor to a remarkable variety of people. He worked tirelessly to give other prospective Tigers the same opportunity for a rich life that he felt his undergraduate years provided to him. His involvement with the local Schools Committee motivated many young people to learn about Princeton and to apply to it. He remained close to many classmates and was valued for his abiding commitment to many people and to honorable and enduring values.

Doug faced daunting health challenges for more than a decade. Heart-valve replacement and two amputations left him in a wheelchair, but his spirit, vibrancy, and vitality endured throughout. His pluck and his determination never faltered.

Justine and their children, Ted, Richard, Brandon, Neal, Keri, and Tara, joined with so many others as Doug — proudly sporting his Princeton tie — was buried in Dallas. A fine man and a fine life.