John H. Beebe Jr. ’54

John died Aug. 18, 2016, peacefully at home in Richmond, Va.

Born in New York City, he attended The Hill School. His major at Princeton was history. He was active in the Triangle Club and a member of Tiger Inn. After graduation, John served two years in the Army in Germany as a first lieutenant. On discharge, he began a career in finance that spanned 30 years, taking him from New York to Chicago, where he retired in 1998 as a principal at William Blair & Co.

John settled in Winnetka, Ill., in 1967, where he and his wife raised their four children. He was very active in Christ Church, a devoted father, an Indian Guide leader, and coach for his children’s baseball, softball, and hockey teams. He was a member of the University Club of New York, the Union League of Chicago, and the Society of the Colonial Wars. Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to Richmond.

The class extends condolences to his wife of 53 years, Caroline; their children, Jack, Blair, Bill, and Anne; and three grandchildren. The class is honored by his service to our country.