Ned Bass Tilt ’26

Ned Tilt died at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif., on July 2, 1989, at the age of 86. For several years, Ned suffered from coronary problems, so his death was not unexpected. Ned came to Princeton from Lawrenceville, served on the board of the Tiger, and was a member of Charter Club. He had many friends in '26 and was a strong supporter of the class. He served as class V.P. in the early 1950s and again after our 60th reunion. Ned also served as our representative on the Pacific Coast.

After graduation, Ned worked briefly in the securities business. He then founded the Diamond T Truck Co., of L.A., and served as its president until the company was sold in the 1960s, when he moved to Santa Barbara. He continued his interest in shooting and golf until the year of his death.

Ned was an early bridegroom in the class, marrying Rosemary Miller the day after we graduated. Ned's roommate Bob Ward played a part in this wedding: he introduced Ned to Posey, a neighbor of his in Newark, NJ. Posey died in 1975. Ned is survived by their children, Joseph E. Tilt '50 and Rosemary Jones; by his widow, the former Eleanor Seavey Griffith, whom he married in 1976; a stepson, Richard M. Griffith Jr. '48; and six grandchildren, including Anne Tilt '86. Our deep sympathy goes out to all of them.

The Class of 1926