James L. Brown ’68

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Jim passed away Sept. 9, 2019, in Johnstown, Pa., at the age of 72. 

He was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Artesia, N.M. He attended Will Rogers High in Tulsa, Okla., where he sang in the chorus and was a member of Mu Alpha Theta. At Princeton Jim majored in mathematics, was active in the Glee Club, and was a member of the Woodrow Wilson Society. 

After Princeton he earned his law degree from the University of Michigan. When Jim retired from the federal government, he moved to Johnstown and spent many happy days taking road trips and exploring the highways of the region. He also enjoyed trains, Star Trek, and classical music. 

Jim’s wife, Linda, predeceased him in 2007. Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Serena. To them, the class extends its profound sympathies.

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