Winthrop T. Williams ’22

We are saddened to report that Win Williams died Mar. 5, 1995 in his hometown of Westwood Hills, Kan. He was buried there Mar. 11. He was 95. Win was born Sept. 7, 1899 in Washington, D.C. In 1906 he moved to Independence, Mo. He attended Shenandoah Valley Academy and Virginia Military Institute, where he was the highest ranking man in his class. After service in WWI, he transferred to Princeton. He was a member of the Triangle Club and Tower Club.

He lived in Independence and Westwood Hills for all of his adult life and was active with the Frank Paxton Lumber Co. serving ultimately as president. To quote one of his favorite sayings, "I had one house, one job, and one wife, the best." He also served as councilman for the city of Westwood Hills and was a lifelong Democrat. His interest in music continued throughout his life.He appeared in many local musical comedies and also was master of ceremonies for a radio station in Kansas City. He is survived by wife Frances; son Winthrop; daughter Ann; two grandsons; two granddaughters; and a great-grandson.

The Class of 1922