James L.S. McLay ’51

James L.S. McLay ’51, of Bloomington, Ind.; May 30. After Brown, he served four years in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge in 1955, he began a long and successful career with ALCOA. While working in Pittsburgh, he met his wife of 45 years, Barbara Lynn Gibson, who predeceased him. He remained with ALCOA for 30 years, serving as a managing director in subsidiary companies in the UK for several years, then relocated to Ft. Wayne, Ind., as a vice president of sales for Rea Magnet Wire, then went on to related engineering sales work before retiring in 2000. Active in the local community, his work with the Newcomers Club allowed him to meet Carroll Tolsma, who became his late-in-life-love and closest companion. Together they enjoyed traveling and cruising. He also studied financial markets and was a successful investor. He is survived by his companion, Carroll; four children and their spouses; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.