James Fluckey Snowden ’33

Jim died on June 18, 1996. He was 85. He had been in poor health for some time and was living in a nursing home at the time of his death.

He came to Princeton from Mercersburg. He was active in swimming in college and was a member of Terrace Club. He studied chemical engineering and worked for two years in industry in that capacity. He attended Cleveland Law School and received his degree from National Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1940.

Jim had a distinguished career in the Navy during the war, serving on the USS South Dakota in the Solomons and off Guadalcanal and on the carrier USS Intrepid during the battle of Leyte Gulf. He was a much decorated lt. commander at the end of the war.

He married Elizabeth Ann Krider in 1950.

During his career, Jim was a patent attorney for several major corporations including Mobil Oil Corp. in NYC and American Cyanamid in Stamford, Conn. He lived in Darien, Conn., for 45 years.

Jim led a full life and had an excellent career. He enjoyed sailing and was a member of the Darien Boat Club. He is survived by his son Donald, by his daughter Katherine Snowden, and by two granddaughters. We extend our sympathy to them.

The Class of 1933