George J. Geer IV ’70

TOBY JOINED the tenor section of the chorus of angels on June 3, 1991, as a result of pneumonia, following chemotherapy for lymphoma. Toby was born in Philadelphia and prepped at Haverford. At Princeton, he majored in history and Russian studies, most enjoyed Irvin Dillard's writing seminar, was president of the Nassoons and was a member of Ivy. After graduation he joined the military, where he studied East European languages at the Army's foreign language school in Monterey. He then obtained a graduate degree from Claremont College and took up residence in San Francisco.

Toby worked for several foundations and financial institutions while becoming active in various campaigns supporting open minded candidates and healthcare issues, He maintained his avid love of music ( Berlioz and Toscannini were his favorite non'Soons) and developed an equally strong interest in the theater , studying acting in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London and performing in a number of productions in the Bay Area. Toby believed in living life to the fullest, and everyone who got to know him loved him. He will be sorely missed. Fortunately, his hearty laugh can still be heard from time to time late at night at Blair Arch ( usually right after a 'Soon performance). Toby is survived by his parents, Irving '35 and Virginia; a brother, Ralph '61; and a longtime friend and companion, Steven Buss, to whom we all express our deepest condolences. Contributions in Toby's memory can be made to the Nassoon Alumni Memorial Fund, c/o the Nassoons on campus.

The Class of 1970