James Lee Johnson Jr. ’55

Jim Johnson died Oct. 2, 1996, of heart failure in St. Louis, where he was born and reared. He came to Princeton from the Taft School in Connecticut. At Princeton, Jim majored in history, joined Cottage Club, and participated in interclub athletics.

After graduation Jim spent several years working as an industrial engineer and in labor relations. He then joined the old Reinholt and Gardner brokerage firm, transferring to Stifel Nicolaus in 1979 and becoming v.p. of sales in 1981.

Jim was an avid sportsman and passionate about golf and bridge. He and his wife, Bettie, were involved in many community and cultural institutions. Jim was a trustee of Washington U. for more than 25 years, chairing several important committees. A memorial service was held in the university's Graham Chapel. In the words of William H. Danforth '48, chairman and former chancellor, "Jim Johnson was a successful businessman noted for his character and integrity, a great family man, a lover of young people, and, with his wife, Bettie, a supporter of St. Louis and its institutions. His many friends will miss him."

In addition to Bettie, he is survived by daughters Courtney McEniry and Carlota Taylor, son James L. III, his mother, Eleanor, sisters Eleanor Moore and Christy Hawes, and six granddaughters. To all of them, we offer our deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1955