George Woodthorp Shepherd Jr. ’39 *40

George died suddenly Jan. 30, 2007, at a hospital near his home in Fair Lawn, N.J.

After graduating with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, George stayed at Princeton to earn a master’s in mechanical engineering in 1940. He then joined the faculty as an instructor in mechanical engineering. In 1944 he became an assistant professor, serving until 1951 when he joined Philips Electronics North America in Mahwah, N.J. During his active career there, he developed the first baggage-inspection system using low-dose X-rays, and developed various navigation display systems and night-vision devices.

He retired in 1986, enabling him to pursue his deep interest in Bible study and Christian education. He served as elder, clerk of session, and treasurer of First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Park, N.J. In his home workshop he continued to design and build in his chosen field of engineering.

George married Dorothy Glasser in 1942. She survives, as do their two sons, George W. Shepherd III ’70 and Timothy, and two grandchildren. We offer them our sincere sympathy.