Frederick B. Williamson III ’41

Beas died peacefully at home in New Hope, Pa., Aug. 6, 2005.

One of our most loyal classmates, he came from Lawrenceville, majored in engineering, joined Charter Club, and roomed with Merritt Lane. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army, went through OCS, and joined the Fifth Armored Division. He fought through the European theater, was awarded a Bronze Star, and separated as a captain.

Beas then joined the Goodall Rubber Co., and in 1957 was made president and chairman of the board. He served on the board of New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co., was chairman of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and campaign chairman of the Delaware Valley United Fund. In addition, he was on the board of Mercer Medical Center, served as director of the Rubber Manufacturers Association and New Jersey National Bank, and was a member of the New Jersey Employment Security Council.

An avid golfer and fly fisherman, Beas was a member of Trenton Country Club, Pine Valley Golf Club, and the Hartwood (N.Y.) Club. Beas was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Katherine Stryer Williamson. He is survived by his son, Frederick B. IV; daughters Katherine Pickett and Marsha Gallo; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his friend, Constance Tate.

The Class of 1941