George Theodore Kearns III ’52

George died in Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 1, 2001. He had suffered from diabetes and a heart condition.

George prepared for Princeton at East HS in Denver. He majored in history and joined Dial Lodge. His senior-year roommates were Norman Hochgraf, John Peak, and Roy Sippel.

George joined United Airlines in Denver, but soon began active service in the Army as a gunnery instructor. Afterward he returned to United. He married Mary Green in 1957. In 1960 he went to work for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. He was successful as a life insurance salesman, and also worked with the Princeton Schools Committee.

George and Mary moved to Orange County, Calif., in 1967, where he remained for the rest of his life. Several years after the move, his marriage to Mary ended. Subsequently, George joined Alcoholics Anonymous and remained alcohol-free until he died. He later married Karen Huggins.

Classmates will remember George as a gregarious friend who enjoyed practical jokes. George was always upbeat and optimistic.

The class extends its deepest sympathy to Mary; their children, Katherine Marie, Christopher Michael, Karen Ann, and Peter Whitehead; nine grandchildren; Karen Huggins; and sister Jeanne Kearns.

The Class of 1952