John Husted ’69


John Husted ’69 passed away March 1 at his home on Treasure Island, Florida, from heart failure. He was the eldest son of Harold H. and Barbara R. Husted. John grew up in North Plainfield, New Jersey, where he was valedictorian of his graduating class and a champion pole-vaulter. At Dartmouth he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Nu Delta and sang in the Glee Club. At the age of 23, while in graduate school, John developed chronic schizophrenia. This disease devastated his brain and thought processes, destroying his early promise. Despite the fact the schizophrenia damaged many of his close relationships with family and friends, his mother maintained a loving and caring bond with him throughout his life. He is survived by his mother, Barbara, siblings Rick and Heidi and sister Cindy. A graveside service was held on April 1 at Littleton (Colorado) Cemetery.