Michael B. De Turnure ’57

Michael died Jan. 2, 1997, after a courageous year-long battle with lymphoma. He came to Princeton from Kent School with his good friends Bill Hewson, Gary Lane, and Tony Abbott.

Mike loved Princeton; his special joys were crew and Cottage Club. He also participated in Whig-Clio and the debating team. His marks fell, causing him to leave Princeton after his sophomore year, join the 85th infantry regiment, and perform national duty in Germany. He returned to Princeton to finish his studies, graduating in 1960. He remained loyal to the Class of '57, always positive on the education he received in college.

After graduation Mike joined Mobil Corp. and spent the next decade with Mobil, largely in Caracas, Venezuela. Upon his return to the States he purchased Community Lumber and Hardware in Lakeville, Conn., which he managed until Dec. 27, 1996, when he was forced to cease. He resided in Salisbury, Conn.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; five children: John, Barbara, Richard, Lillian Bassett, and Virginia Morgan; his mother, Marian Turnure, and sister, Lisa Oldenbury. The class extends its sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

The Class of 1957