P. David Ober ’59

Dave died Nov. 20, 2006, after a long struggle with colon cancer.

Known to many of us as “Obes,” Dave prepped at South Kent (Conn.) School, where he was class president. At Princeton, where he was preceded by his brother, Robert ’58, Obes was a member of Colonial Club, played freshman and intramural hockey, and earned his flying license with the Flying Club. Following graduation he served as a communications officer in the Navy, then graduated from Penn’s Wharton School with an MBA in insurance and finance.

Dave’s professional life was spent in the investment business. He started several small companies, one of which, run by his wife, Karen, continues today. He enjoyed sailing, golf, and tennis, but later in life he sought a more adventuresome pastime, rekindling his interest in flying by pursuing a helicopter pilot’s license. This endeavor was cut short after 9/11 when restrictions were placed on helicopter flying in the Chicago area. Not to be denied a new thrill, he began taking motorcycle lessons shortly before he was diagnosed with cancer.

Dave is survived by Karen, his wife of 34 years; and three sons, Thomas, James, and Douglas. We have sent condolences.