Robert Hubbell Heath ’49
Bob died on May 20, 1988, in Mt. Laguna, Calif. He was 71. He prepared for Princeton at State H.S. in Kalamazoo, Mich. Bob left Princeton in 1947 and earned his BA from the U. of Western Michigan in 1949. After a year in the insurance business he went to Union Theological Seminary and graduated in 1953.
Bob entered the Navy as a chaplain and remained on active duty for 26 years, retiring as a captain.
In June of 1949 he married Winfred Luther, and they had three children. After he retired they lived in Mt. Laguna, which is located in the Cleveland Natl. Forest, where they were docents helping visitors to the forest. Bob also served as pastor of the Mt. Laguna Community Church and was active in the San Diego Presbytery. He also served as a representative of the Presbyterian Ministers Fund.
At his death Bob was survived by his wife, Winfred, sons Paul and David, daughters Elizabeth and Billie, a sister, and four grandchildren. The class extends it sympathies to each of them at the passing of this most dedicated man.
The Class of 1949
Paw in print

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