Hume Opie Annan Jr. ’48

Hume Annan died of cancer May 7, 2004.

He was a graduate of Alleghany High School in Cumberland, Md., and of Episcopal High School, in Alexandria, Va. He served in the Merchant Marine from 1945-47. At Princeton, on full scholarship, he was a member of Prospect and graduated in SPIA with high honors and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. To supplement his funds, he sold milk, sandwiches, and ice cream in the dorms.

Hume's professional career from 1952-81 was with Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He and his wife of 47 years, Peggy, lived in Baltimore. Hume became vice president for corporate planning and research, helping to develop drug, dental, and vision programs.

After retiring they returned to West Virginia, where they developed Jersey Mountain Orchards to grow apples, nectarines, peaches, raspberries, and grapes. As Hume's health problems increased, management of the orchard devolved to son Richard.

To Peggy, Richard, and daughter Nancy, the class offers its condolences. Hume was endowed with great generosity of spirit and will be missed.

The Class of 1948