John Raymond Pearson ’48

Jack Pearson died on Aug. 28, 1999, in Morristown, N.J., after a long illness. He had conquered three unrelated cancers and was designated "miracle man" by his doctors. Heart failure was the final cause of death. He was 75.

A graduate of Mercersburg Academy, Jack received his AB in politics in Feb. 1948. He was in Cap and Gown.

Jack's entire business career was with American Express. He headed the company's German operation in the 1960's and was in charge of the American Express Bank in Europe from 1966-70. He was v.p. of American Express, N.Y. when he retired.

Jack and Barbara were married in 1952. All their ushers were Princeton friends, and his devotion to Princeton was life-long. They established their New Vernon, N.J., residence in 1953. Jack loved the land, his horses and dogs. He was an avid sportsman.

To Barbara, son John, and daughters, Diane and Catherine, the class extends its deepest sympathy. He will be missed.

The Class of 1948