Edward Jones Wannamaker ’48

Toppy died at his Charlotte, N.C., home Jan. 7, 2004.

He joined us by way of Woodbury Forest School in Virginia. At Princeton our speedy halfback was captain of the Fighting Fifties and a winning wrestler. He was in Cottage and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in mechanical engineering. Our class treasurer from 1948-53, Toppy studied for two years at Harvard Business School before spending three years in Colorado at the Denver Equipment Co.

Toppy's business career was centered in heavy construction and road-building equipment. This kept him mostly outdoors, as was his wont. He was associated with several Charlotte-area companies, retiring from Grinnell Co. in 1991.

Toppy was active in the Episcopal Church as vestryman, junior warden, and diocesan delegate. His activities were extensive in the United Way, the Arts and Science Council, and the Boy Scouts. As a sailor he was involved in competitive racing and cruising. He was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter Siri, sons Ed and Chris, and four grandchildren. The class offers its heartfelt condolences at the death of a fine friend.

The Class of 1948