Stephen M. Halliday ’50

Steve died Feb. 26, 2012, after a lengthy illness.

He graduated from Columbus (Ohio) Academy in 1945 and served in the Navy before entering Princeton, where his father had been in the Class of 1908. He majored in economics and belonged to Tiger Inn.

His early career was in sales and advertising, but in 1957 he accepted a position in his hometown, Columbus, with the Renite Co., a lubrication-engineering firm founded by his father-in-law. Steve eventually guided the company to its 80th year as its president and board chairman.

Steve was deeply involved in many civic and business organizations. He was a third-generation member of the Broadstreet Presbyterian Church. He was a trustee and contributor to the development of his church and to the Columbus School for Girls, which his wife and daughters attended.

He was a determined tennis and paddle-tennis player who complemented his athletic prowess with effective gamesmanship. He and his wife periodically took a break from their full schedule in Columbus to enjoy their home in Harbor Springs, Mich.

Our condolences go to his wife, Elizabeth, whom he married in 1955; three daughters, Lisa, Tracy, and Stephanie; five grandchildren; and his brother, Peter.