James A. Wiest ’49

Jim died Feb 16, 2006. He was 77.

He prepared for Princeton at Bordentown (N.J.) Military Institute. He served in the Army from 1946 until 1948.

After leaving the Army, Jim was a professional musician and worked as an electronic technician until 1961, when he was ordained as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church. He served the church for 45 years and was still active as a supply pastor.

At the time of his death he was serving at Valley View Community Church in Animas, N.M.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joan; sons David and Andrew; daughters Linda Pruitt, Lois Mcleod, Vickie Lucero, Karen Wiest-Parthun, Stephanie Camper, and Rebekah James; 23 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The class extends its sympathy to them on their loss.