Edwin Watson Stockly ’47

Ed died Feb. 19, 2002, in comfort at his home at Lake Topez, Nev. Ed had been in failing health for several years and was surrounded by his family. He was 76.

Ed came to Princeton in 1943 from St. Mark's. His undergraduate career was interrupted during WWII, while he served in the Army from 1943-45. He graduated from Princeton with honors in June 1949.

He studied law at the U. of Texas Law School. He moved to Los Alamos, N.Mex., in 1956 and practiced law there until 1979.

During his 40-year legal career, Ed served as a private practice attorney, represented a number of government agencies, and was elected Los Alamos County magistrate and Boise County prosecutor. He was involved in several non profit organizations, including the Los Alamos County Family Council and the Idaho Natural Resources Legal Foundation. The latter organization, whose goal is to protect natural resources from being lost or destroyed, became the main focus of Ed's life for the last 20 years.

Ed is survived by his wife, Rev. Dr. Jane Foraker-Thompson, five children, four step-children, and 12 grandchildren. To the entire family, the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1947