Jack David Bo Coleman (1937 - 2024)

Jack Coleman, who matriculated with the Class of 1960, dropped out, and then returned to graduate with our class, was our oldest classmate. Jack passed away on January 28 with his daughters at his side. Jack's online obituary is a testament to a full and interesting life. From the obituary, "A graduate of Princeton University, Jack took a hiatus after his junior year, from 1958 to 1965, during which he volunteered for several years on Mackinac Island then joined the Army in which he served four years as a medic from 1962 to 1965. He fondly recounted spending his leave bicycling about parts of Europe visiting family friends, exploring, and taking photos. He said the structure of the Army served him well, and he returned to Princeton, graduating in 1966."

A Celebration of Life was held February 24, 2024, at 11am at the church of St. Martin in the Fields in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. The service may be watched live, and later as a recording here. Added June 23, 2024: Here is more about Jack's life, collected, transcribed from Jack’s Celebration of Life, and adjusted for posting by ‘66’s Memorial Team.

Jack graduated from the South Kent School in 1956, entered Princeton in 1956, and spent much of his later career in education. His 10th Reunion Book essay shows him living and teaching in Aniak, Alaska. The following photos trace his career as a teacher at the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia. We are in contact with Jack's family and expect to receive additional information, memories, and photos soon.