In Memoriam
Remembering classmates who are no longer with us.
Lewis Edward Cook III ’01
011 months ago
LEWIS EDWARD COOK III ’01 Lewis died tragically March 6, 2011 after being struck by a drunk driver as he walked to his hotel in Vail, CO. He was 32.
Lewis came to Princeton from San Francisco, where he was a four-time high school All-American swimmer. While at Princeton, Lewis majored in economics, graduating with honors. He played on the varsity water polo team and was a member of the Cap and Gown Club.
After graduation, Lewis worked for the John Lewis Company in Austin, Texas and then earned his MBA at Duke University Business School. He was recognized as a Duke Scholar in 2007. Lewis returned to Austin, working at Simmons Vedder in acquisitions before starting his own real estate investment company last year. He was active in the Real Estate Council of Austin, Urban Land Institute, and Young Men’s Business League.
Lewis had a big heart and was generous with his time, valued his friends, loved his family. His innate curiosity and quest to know spurred him to travel the world extensively with classmates and family. He was a rock for all of them.
The class extends its deepest sympathy to his parents, Lewis and Susan Cook; his sister, Alison Cook; and his extended family. We join them in mourning his tragic loss.
Ada B. Combes ’01
011 months ago
ADA B. COMBES Ada passed away on December 27, 2010 from complications of anorexia nervosa.
Ada loved and cherished friends and family and yearned to make a difference in the world. While at Princeton, she started the local chapter of Oxfam America. She also participated in Urban Action, Tae Kwon Do, SVC, and activities with the Princeton Episcopal Church. She worked in the Forbes and CJL dining halls and joined Terrace Club her sophomore year. Shortly after, Ada left Princeton and traveled to Senegal to help those in need.
Back at home in Bedford Hills, NY, Ada B. was a tireless member of her church community. She was the unofficial volunteer office coordinator at the Northern Westchester Medical Center, where she worked from 2001 to 2010. She was also the executive assistant to the Chairman of the World Scouts Fund USA. She donated countless hours and dollars to Heifer International and Oxfam America, her two pet causes.
For friends and family and those in need, Ada B. had a heart far bigger than her body could contain. Her compassion will be missed by her mother, Constance Wardrop Combes and her sisters, Andrea Combes and deRaismes Combes, as well as aunts, uncles, grandparents and countless friends. The class mourns Ada’s loss.
Connor O’Gorman ’01
02 years ago
Dear Class of 2001 -
It is with deep sadness that I wish to inform you of the passing of our fellow friend and Classmate, Connor O’Gorman ’01 (Richard Connor O’Gorman), who died in a fatal accident in New York City this past Sunday, April 5.
Hailing from the Atlanta, GA area, Connor attended high school at the Singapore American School in Singapore. He came to Princeton with a dream of playing on the University’s varsity baseball team – a dream which he realized all four of his undergraduate years. Connor graduated with high honors with an ORFE degree, and also received certificates in the Program in Finance, the Program in Applications of Computing and the Program in Engineering and Management Systems. Connor participated in Outdoor Action, was a member of Butler College during his freshman and sophomore years on campus, and was a member of the University Cottage Club.
A memorial service and reception will be held at Briarcliff United Methodist Church, 4105 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30345, this Friday, April 10 at 2PM. There will also be an informal gathering for family and friends at the O’Gorman home, 2611 Varner Drive NE, Atlanta GA 30345, on Thursday, April 9 at 6PM. Those interested in attending the services may find a list of area hotels at the bottom of this email.
A tribute Web site has been established to share thoughts, memories, and prayers at http://www.respectance.com/Richard_Connor_OGorman/ and I also invite you to read a truly moving memorial to Connor by Princeton Varsity Baseball Head Coach, Scott Bradley, on the University’s Athletics Web site
Connor lived everyday to the fullest. His character was pure, his determination unwavering, and his love for family and friends was limitless. He lit up every room with his goofy laugh and bright smile – that will always be etched in the minds of those who were fortunate to know him.
A memorial tribute in the PAW and on the Class Web site are forthcoming.
The Class extends to family and friends of Connor our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Sincerely,
Jessica Walter ’01
Dr. Suzanne Munson ’01
04 years ago
by Jerry Chan
in In Memoriam
Suzanne (left) with Rebecca Desman
Suzanne passed away on Dec. 26, 2007, following surgical complications due to an illness of the lungs. Suzanne was born in Lakeland, FL and attended The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT. At Princeton, Suzanne was in Wilson College and was a member of the Cottage Club. She obtained a B.A. in Psychology with Departmental Honors and was active in the Student Volunteer Council, serving as the council’s Youth Outreach Liaison. After college, she pursued a 2-year fellowship at the National Institute of Health before earning her Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Suzanne was in her first year of residency with the Cornell University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she planned to specialize in Pediatric Psychiatry. She was a seven-time published author of works in the field of Developmental Psychology. Suzanne was a passionate friend and a devoted physician. Her generosity of spirit and love of life spread to everyone around her, and she was truly loved by all whom she touched. Suzanne is survived by parents Peter J. Munson and Frances M. Munson, both of Lakeland, as well as brother John W. Munson of Manhattan. The class extends its deepest sympathy to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to a fund being established in Suzanne’s name through the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland, 4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33813. With Suzanne’s life-long passion for helping children, the family will designate contributions to go to a charitable organization focused on children.
Daniel P. Weitz ’01
05 years ago
by Jerry Chan
in In Memoriam
Daniel (left) with Joey Bramlage
Daniel died July 26, 2006, accomplishing much in a short, but very distinguished career as a life scientist. He was born in Morristown, NJ and graduated from Morristown High School. At Princeton he majored in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and was a member of Terrace Club. He later went on to receive a master’s in environmental studies from Brown University.
Daniel was a microbiologist and was employed at the Lewis-Singler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University. He was the winner of more than 25 national and international science competitions and was named a Westinghouse/Intel Scholar for his research in plasma physics. He was inducted into the National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors and his research device is an exhibit at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. Friends remember “Danny” as caring and considerate, always with the ability to make others laugh.
Survivors include his parents, Shelley and Len Weitz of Morris Township; his sister, Jennifer of Morristown; and his partner, Adam Fried of Princeton. The class offers its deepest sympathy to the family.