John H. Redpath ’64

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John died March 3, 2024, at home in Angels Camp, Calif., of cancer. Kathy, his wife of 36 years, and his three children were at his bedside.

John came to Princeton from Bishop’s College School in Quebec, where he was head prefect. At Princeton, John rowed lightweight crew and played interclub hockey. He wrote his biology thesis on metabolism of algae and graduated with honors. He dined at Colonial Club and roomed with Brad Thach and David Case. Upon graduation, he attended McGill University medical school and interned at Toronto Western Hospital.

After practicing family medicine until 1976, John specialized in anesthesiology and moved to California to complete post-graduate training at Stanford. He became a member of the clinical faculty of Stanford. Later he was appointed to the medical board of Stanford Hospital and named clinical associate professor. For a decade he performed half of his professional activities as a volunteer for Interplast (now ReSurge International), a humanitarian organization providing free care for patients needing reconstructive surgery in developing countries. He was director of anesthesia and a board member of Interplast.

Following his retirement in 1998, John —  who was extroverted, curious, kind, an epic storyteller with ready laughter, and a loyal friend — had time for his favorite activities: hunting, fishing, sailing, and hanging out with his wife, Kathy; children Scott, Julia, and Peter; and his grandkids. The class offers its sincerest condolences to his family.

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