Robert L. Ives ’59

Bob died Dec. 1, 2015, in Moorestown, N.J.

He came to Princeton from Highland Park (N.J.) High School, majored in mechanical engineering, played French horn with the University marching band, and was a member of Terrace Club. Following graduation, Bob attended Navy Officer Candidate School and served as a missile test officer in New Mexico. After three years of active duty, he joined Westinghouse as an engineer, then changed careers and earned a dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974, later rejoining the Navy as a dental officer. Bob especially enjoyed his time on board the amphibious assault ship Guadalcanal and the adventure of living and working at naval bases in the United States and overseas.

Upon retiring from the Navy, he managed rental properties and did volunteer work for St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bethesda, Md. Bob also co-chaired our Reunions P-rade committee, making the headline posters that we hoisted aloft and providing the inspiration for our hilarious “Barbie” entry in our 50th Reunion P-rade. Suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, he made it to Princeton for the last time for our 55th.

Predeceased by his parents, Malla and Loyal ’25, and sister Sarah; Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen; sister Jane; daughter Elizabeth McFadden ’96; son William; and four beloved grandchildren. We have sent condolences.