Theodore Strait Williams ’42

Ted died of a heart attack Jan. 12, 2005, at home in Flemington, N.J. He was 84.

He prepared at Asbury Park [N.J.] High School and at Princeton majored in chemical engineering and graduated with honors. He was on the staff of the Princeton Engineer and a member of Gateway Club. Ted earned a master's at Cornell before engaging in chemical-plant design and construction with M.W. Kellogg Co. in New York City during and after World War II.

By midcareer Ted's abilities and engaging personality had earned the deep respect of his peers and a loving wife. Ted served as president of the Monmouth County [N.J.] Chapter of the American Chemical Society and in 1960 married Mary Blanton. They had Debra and Pamela.

For 41 years Ted contributed innovative engineering and project-management skills to four major engineering companies. After Kellogg, he worked for Foster Wheeler, Chemical Construction Co., and ABB Lummus, from which he retired in 1985 as staff engineer. He then began private consulting.

Ted and Mary were ardent gardeners and worldwide travelers. He also enjoyed sailing.

Ted loved Princeton. He and his family enjoyed our reunions and we classmates loved their company. To Mary, Debra, and Pamela, the class expresses its deepest condolences.

The Class of 1942