John S. Ralston ’48

JACK RALSTON died Jan. 30,1991. Born in Brooklyn, Jack came to us by way of the U.S. Navy,

A premature explosion while training for an underwater demolitions team, known as seats, resulted in partial disability and surgery which left him with a very small stomach (necessitating five or six meals a day). Undeterred, he majored in geology, coxed the 150s crew, and was treasurer of Colonial. He graduated in 1948.

Jack found his first job in lead and zinc mining not to his liking and stayed only long enough to resign. in Denver he entered the oil and gas business, which was far more to his liking. After a foray into the stock brokerage arena as an energy expert and some years in the Bahamas in the cement business and real estate, Jack returned to Denver to form Ralston Oil and Gas Company.

Jack's love of the sea and sailing prompted a move to Carmel and finally to Charlestown, R.I. In addition to interests in oil and gas, he conducted a venture of building and installing floating concrete docks. Jack was eternally optimistic. He considered his Princeton days as his greatest experience.

Jack is survived by his widow, jean, sons John and Craig, and four grandchildren. To all of them, the Class offers deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1948