Edward Lillo Crain Jr. ’39

Lillo died Jan. 18, 2003, in Houston, Tex., where he was born and lived all his life. After premed at Princeton, he earned his medical degree at the U. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. In 1943 the Navy sent him to the Pacific as a medical officer in the Marine Corps, where he worked on the battlefield under fire to help as many wounded as possible, even though he was himself wounded. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, as well as the Asia Pacific Medal and the Victory Medal for courage under fire. Returning to Houston he opened his 50-year medical practice, caring deeply for his patients, and loved by all he cared for. He served as teacher and board member of medical and educational institutions in and around Houston. After he retired he served eight years as attending physician to Aramco; then, while in a wheelchair, he donated services to San Jose Clinic.

Lillo is survived by his wife, Fredricka, daughters Elizabeth and Annie Vive, sons Danny and Gene, 10 grandchildren, and Fredricka's daughters, Dianne and Carolyn.

The Class of 1939