Frederic C. Espey ’56

Frederic C. Espey ’56, of San Francisco; Sept. 26. After college he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas. While in Texas, he taught mathematics to Air Force cadets and learned how to pilot small airplanes. After he was honorably discharged, he worked as a salesman for an air conditioning company, married, and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area. He returned to night school to become an attorney, graduating from San Francisco’s Golden Gate University School of Law, and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974. He practiced law for 38 years, eventually passing his law practice on to his two attorney daughters. He enjoyed playing golf, reading history books, flying small planes, gardening, working on cars, and countless handyman projects. He was a devoted Giants and 49ers fan and attended many games at Candlestick Park, including Game 3 of the 1989 World Series when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. He is survived by his wife, Jean; and two daughters and their spouses.