Ross W. Thompson ’32

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Ross Thompson died Nov. 3, 1997.

He prepared at Mercersburg. After graduating from college, he went to the U. of Pittsburgh Law School and then began the practice of law in Pittsburgh in 1936.

In his practice, he concentrated in the field of estate planning and the administration of estates. He was very active in the Presbyterian Church and held offices in its national organization. He also incorporated two Christian television stations serving the Pittsburgh area.

Ross married Elizabeth Creelman on Oct. 7, 1942. They had three children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Ross Jr., and five grandchildren. The class sends its sympathy to all the members of the family.

The Class of 1932

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