David E. Orr ’57

David E. Orr ’57 passed away in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on January 17, 2015. He came to Dartmouth from Newton (Massachusetts) High School in 1953. Following graduation and a brief stint in the military Dave returned to the Upper Valley, where he spent the rest of his life. At Dartmouth Dave majored in history and belonged to Kappa Phi Kappa, the Press Club, the Film Society and the Christian Science Organization. He was also on the staff of The Dartmouth. Dave returned to the Upper Valley in 1959. He worked for two years as a reporter for The Valley News, before starting a 40-plus-year career at Dartmouth with the alumni office. He was a key player in that office through the years, overseeing reunions and working closely with alumni clubs. He played an invaluable role in planning and organizing class reunions. He served on the executive committee of our class for years. Dave was an avid Dartmouth sports fan and worked in the press box for almost every home and away football game for more than 50 years. He was a founder and an honorary inductee of Dartmouth’s athletic hall of fame, Wearers of the Green. Dave was very active in his church and in community affairs, including in both the Lebanon and Hanover chambers of commerce, while serving on the boards of several local institutions. His hobbies were hiking and reading. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Ruth, a daughter, a son and two grandchildren.