William G. Warburton ’66

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William died Jan. 31, 2016, in Naples, Fla., after a yearlong struggle with pancreatic cancer.

William spent only his freshman year at Princeton and then moved on to the University of Colorado. He served in the Navy and saw action in Vietnam. He rose to the rank of lieutenant and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. William was a management consultant for most of his career.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons William and James; and grandchildren Colvin, Emme, Graeme, and Claire. The class extends its condolences to them all.

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