Thomas Fenner Gibson Jr. ’42

Tom died Aug. 19, 2002, in Indianapolis. He came to Princeton from Haddonfield [N.J.] HS, where he had been the yearbook editor. At Princeton, Tom was circulation manager of the Daily Princetonian, secretary of the Intramural Athletic Assn., and a member of Cloister Inn. He graduated with honors in economics.

During WWII he saw two-and-a-half years of special service as first lieutenant with the Chinese Army in the China/Burma/India theater. Tom was awarded the Bronze Star.

After getting his master's from the U. of Chicago, he earned an LLB degree from Indiana U. School of Law. In 1951 he married Lois Hilkene, who survives him.

Tom's private practice in arbitration and labor relations exemplified "Princeton in the nation's service": He served parttime as examiner for the National Labor Relations Board, was city prosecutor for Indianapolis, and was US commissioner.

From 1959-61, Tom was president of the Princeton Club of Indiana. His community services included serving as a deacon in the Presbyterian church; in politics, he was an active Democrat and ran twice for a seat in the state legislature.

To Lois and to his two sons, including Thomas '77, his three daughters, and 12 grandchildren, the class extends its heartfelt condolences.

The Class of 1942