John Wheaton Mayers ’39

Jack died Mar. 10, 1997, in Atlanta, after carrying on with never a complaint through three years of kidney dialysis complicated by vascular problems. He had retired from US Steel in 1988 as project engineer for USS AgriChemicals Division in Atlanta. In his career as a chemical engineer he worked for Monsanto, Sharpless Chemicals, and USS Chemicals, serving as chief engineer of chemicals and plastics in the last position. He was a lifelong member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Born in Grosse Ile, Mich., Jack loved sailing and regretted that his career kept him too much away from the water. So he became an avid model sailboat builder and competitor. He developed the uniform specifications and hull mold for the American Model Yachting Assn. (Star Class).

Jack is survived by Barbara Brodhead, his wife of 57 years, their six children, and 13 grandchildren. We share the loss they feel and offer them our sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1939