Tag: 1938

WILLIAM B. FABER, a retired television executive, died Feb. 10, 2003 at age 86. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, he received a law degree from LaSalle University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1954 he joined WFLA in Tampa, Fla., eventually becoming president and chief executive. He later became president and chief operating officer of Tampa Television, Inc., which became Media General Broadcast Group. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Outerbridge Faber, three daughters, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister.

MURDO M. DOWDS, a retired sales executive, died Nov. 24, 2005. He was 88. A member of Sigma Chi, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara Whitney Dowds, among those who survive are three sons, including Murdo M. Dowds Jr. ’67, one daughter, six grandchildren, and two brothers.

WALTER V. BENNETT JR., 85, who was associated with the General Electric Corporation for 34 years, and who was a dedicated class secretary, died July 27, 2003. He was a member of Psi Upsilon and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After working as a reporter and publicist, he joined General Electric, from which he retired as a group manager of press and public relations. He continued to volunteer in his community. Predeceased by a son, he is survived by his wife, Joy Post Bennett, three daughters (including Grace Bennett, who wrote his quarterly column of class notes and was made an honorary member of the class), two sons, six grandchildren, and a sister.

WARREN M. ASHTON, the retired president of Ashton Oil Service, Inc., died June 19, 2003. He was 88. A member of the John Wesley Club, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Laurmmme.