Ward W. Dunn ’42

THE CLASS HAS LOST one of its most respected members. Ward Dunn's spirited heart finally stopped ticking Aug. 12, 1994. He died at home with his family, at his scenic spot in Little Compton, R.I.

The "Slugger" came to us from Exeter, played freshman football at 135 pounds, joined Charter Club, and took his degree in Geology. He joined the navy and was commissioned in 1943, serving in the Pacific theater in aerial reconnaissance.

Ward's professional career as an explorational geologist climaxed with his discovery of oil in the North Sea. In June, 1968, the Phillips Petroleum Group, with Ward at the helm, found and developed the Ekofisk field in the turbulent North Sea. This giant discovery created enormous attention in petroleum circles. For his major impact on the Norwegian economy, Ward was awarded the "Commander in the Royal Order of St. Olaf" by the Norwegian government in I 976.

An all-around sports participant in his youth, Ward focused on golf in his later years. He also served on the advisory board of the Oceanographic Institute of the Univ. of Rhode Island.

Ward's loyal wife, Mary, provided him with loving suppon for 49 years. To her; their children, Bill, Anne, Alison, and Kate; and their six grandchildren, the class sends its sincerest sympathy.