John W. Colston ’49

John died Feb. 27, 2016, at his home in Silver Spring, Md.

John came to Princeton from Mercersburg Academy. He majored in history and took his meals at Terrace Club. He participated in 150-pound football, baseball, track, and swimming. He was a cheerleader and a member of Orange Key and Glee Club, and was active in several undergraduate committees and councils. After college, he participated in a number of Washington-area Princeton activities, and he also served as our 20th reunion chairman.

John spent his entire life in the Washington, D.C. area, and his career was in several wine and liquor-distribution businesses. He was a member of the Lions Club for 40 years, and was an elder in his Presbyterian church. To cap it all off, he received his pilot’s license in 1974, followed by an instrument rating in 1978.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children Katherine, Barbara, and John III; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Our deepest sympathy goes to Rosemary and the entire family on their loss.