John H. West Jr. ’36

John died July 26, 2005. He was 90.

At Princeton he majored in politics and was a member of Cap and Gown. After graduation he toured the world for nine months, visiting Europe, Africa, India, and the Far East. Returning home, he joined the Enterprise Fuel Co. of Baltimore, which was established by his father. John served as president from 1955 to 1980, when the company was sold.

During World War II he served three years as a Navy communications officer on two minesweepers in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. His rank was lieutenant junior grade.

Among his community activities, John served as a volunteer executive of Keswick Multi-Care Center in Baltimore and the Friendly Inn Association and was on the board of the Home Life Insurance Co.

He enjoyed reading, travel, and golf. He had a special interest in New Hampshire's Camp Pasquaney, which he attended as a camper and counselor from 1928 to 1937. His son, grandsons, nephews, and great-nephews all attended the boys' camp.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Jeanne Harrison; a son, John H. III; daughters Jeanne W. Riggs, Mary H.W. Neblett, and Anne W.W. Katsman; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The Class of 1936