Morris Mather Jr. ’39

Morrie died June 17, 2005, in Hinsdale, Ill., where he lived throughout his career.

Before his retirement in 1972, he was in investment banking with Blyth & Co. Inc. in charge of Midwest operations, and was a member of its executive committee and board of directors. He was a member of the Bond Club of Chicago and Municipal Bond Club of Chicago.

Aside from banking, Morrie enjoyed his church work and work with youth. He served on the Midwest Committee Young Life Campaign. In 1937 he was a U.S. National High Hurdles champion and qualified for the 1938 Olympics. In later years he enjoyed golf, fishing, his swimming pool, and the Chicago Bears and Cubs.

Reflecting on his life in our 50th yearbook, Morrie wrote that the best things in life were his walk with Christ, his marriage, and his children and grandchildren. He and his wife, the former Mary Stewart Creed, had been married for 66 years. She survives him as do their daughter, Mary Stewart Mather; sons Morris III and David; nine grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. To the family he loved so much, we offer our sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1939