Hugh Davis Wharton III ’61

We lost Dave Jan. 9, 2004.

Born in Buffalo in 1940, he attended Nichols School. At Princeton, he majored in politics, took his meals at Terrace Club, and was a member of the Glee Club, WPRB, Orange Key, St. Paul's Society, and the Democratic Club. Senior year he roomed with Bob Golden, Toby Nelson, and John Thompson.

After graduating from Yale Law School in 1964 and serving a federal court clerkship, Dave spent many years in public service in Alaska and California. In SF, in addition to a private law practice, he was active in community affairs and ran for public office several times, reflecting his lifelong passion for politics. Following his law career, he found a new passion in teaching and spent his last three years as professor of English and business at Assumption U. in Thailand.

Dave was active in the Northern California Alumni Assn. and the Schools Committee. We saw him regularly at major reunions and we will miss his friendship. He leaves three children, Jennifer, Gregory, and Michael; a sister; his parents, Hugh and Helen; a grandson; and a niece and nephew. With his family and friends, we mourn his passing.

The Class of 1961