William Fulton Good ’45

Bill Good died Mar. 20, 2003, in Wilmington [Del.] Hospital.

Bill was born in Quebec City, the son of William Pelton Good '10. Although the family moved to New Jersey when he was 6, he prepared for Princeton at Ridley College School in St. Catharine's, Ontario. At Prince-ton, Bill was a member of Key and Seal. His Princeton career was interrupted by duty as a platoon leader with the 42nd Division, serving in the Philippines. Upon his return, he received a degree in chemistry in 1947.

Bill joined West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. upon graduation and married the former Elizabeth Traynharm (Tray) Vance in 1948. He began his lifelong career with the DuPont Co. in 1954, and filled several sales and marketing positions, including seven years as regional manager in Kansas City. Bill enjoyed golf and boating, and was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wilmington.

In addition to Tray, Bill is survived by a son, William V. '73. A second son, Robert M. '74, predeceased Bill in 2002. Bill also is survived by his sister, Agnes Coristine; and by five grandchildren, Andrew, Hannah, Pamela, Ben '05, and Sam. Benjamin Good represents the fourth generation of the family to attend Princeton. The class expresses its sympathy to the family.

The Class of 1945