Edward A. Reeve ’55

Edward "Ted" A. Reeve died July 17, 1997, of a brain hemorrhage from an accidental fall. Born in Cleveland, he attended Cleveland Heights H.S. At Princeton, he studied electrical engineering, joined Campus Club, and participated in freshman lacrosse, the swimming team, and several I.A.A. sports.

After graduation, Ted joined IBM in Owego, N.Y., as a development engineer for military guidance systems. Following a stint in the Army, he returned to IBM and, in 1961, married Gaynor Davis. He earned a PhD in electrical engineering from Syracuse. Ted enjoyed camping, canoeing, scuba diving, skiing, and bridge. Prior to our 35th reunion, he and Gaynor moved to San Diego, where he continued working for IBM. At the time of his death, he had retired from IBM and joined Computer Sciences Corp.

After Princeton, Ted continued his athletic activities, especially swimming and running. At our 40th, he swam in the alumni meet, anchoring the winning medley relay and placing second and 12th in individual events. Shortly before his death, he competed in the Senior Olympics in Phoenix. He ran in several marathons, including NYC. The Reeves actively supported the student-exchange program at U.C.S.D., where a memorial fund in Ted's name has been established.

To Gaynor, their children Douglas and Narelle, and five grandchildren, the class extends its deep sympathy.

The Class of 1955