George Henry Way Jr. ’52

George died of complications from pneumonia on June 10, 2002, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He and his wife, Gene, had observed their 49th wedding anniversary just four days earlier. After his memorial service family and friends gathered in the midst of his beloved rose garden and apple orchard, at their home of 25 years in Davidsonville, Md.

George wrote in our 50th book, "No. 9 Middle Dod was a happy place in '51 and '52 — four engineer-bandsmen shared the suite." The four were Ed Loeffler, Bill Pierson, Dave Smith, and George; Dave alone survives now. George graduated with honors in basic engineering and was called to active duty as second lieutenant. After separation in 1954, he began a 38-year career in railroading, marked by a passion for research and the development of junior colleagues as peers. From 1954-72 George worked in research and supervision of track maintenance with the Pennsylvania, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads. He then joined the Assn. of American Railroads and was vice president for research and tests from 1985 until he retired in 1992. George was a fellow of the Permanent Way Institute in Great Britain.

George is survived by Gene; a son, Lawrence; and a grandson, Zachary. To them, the class extends our deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1952