James Bateman ’28

JIM BATEMAN died April 23, 1990, at his winter home in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Ariz. He prepared for college at Culver Academy. At Princeton he majored in psychology and was a member of Charter Club.

After graduation he worked in Philadelphia and Chicago for almost 25 years with W. E. Cooper & Sons, manufacturer of industrial textiles. From 1943 to 1945 he served in the U.S. Navy in New Guinea and Australia and attained the rank of It. commander.

After two years with Iden Associates in Chicago, he founded his own company in 1954, Ventfabrics, in heating and air conditioning supplies. In 1987 he sold the business to its employees.

Jim was active in numerous civic organizations in Northbrook and Winnetka, including Community Chest, Park Commission, and Board of Education. He played golf and was an amateur ornithologist.

Jim was married to Beatrice (Betsy) Kearns Dec. 17, 1937. She survives him, as do two sons, James Jr. and Christopher, two grandchildren, and the widow of a cousin William C. Elliott '30, now deceased.

Jim maintained his interest in Princeton, and will be remembered with the admiration and affection of his classmates. Our deep sympathy is with Betsy and their family.

The Class of 1928