Frederick Lawrence Redpath ’39

Bud died May 22, 1996, one day after being injured in an automobile accident near Princeton. News of his death was reported in the July 3, 1996, PAW in both the Notebook department and in our class notes. But we cannot let him go without a formal farewell on this page, where we pay our last respects to all of our classmates.

Bud was an outstanding leader of our class ever since our freshman year. He was class president (196469), class secretary (194347), president of the 1939 Foundation (197174), and editor of our 25th and 50th yearbooks.

He served Princeton with equal zeal. He was chairman of the Alumni Council (197375), was one of the creators of the Alumni College programs, and served as chairman of the Planned Giving campaign, Quadrangle Club, and the board of the PrincetonBlairstown Center.

For years Bud and his wife, Debby, enlivened our class gatherings with their warmth and good humor. On special occasions Bud would bring along his accordion and lead us in song.

The loss of a man so gifted with compassion, courage, and the energy to carry out his ideals is hard for all to bear. We think especially of Debby, and of their three sons, three daughters, and 13 grandchildren, as well as the countless others whose lives were lightened by his touch. Thanks, Bud-and good-bye.

The Class of 1939