Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 5-7 January 1994, Thursday
Baxter, Meriwether Lewis Jr.
On Jan. 3, 1994. He is survived by 2 sons, Paul of Aspinwall, PA, Hugh (Phyllis) of Fairport; 3 grandchildren, Colin, Kathryn and Tanner; his brother and sister-in-law Jack and “Peedie” Baxter of Littleton, CO; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baxter was known throughout the world for his expertise in the area of mathematical research and development of cam and gear theory, and was Director of Engineering at Gleason Works.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown United Presbyterian Church. (Reception immediately following in the Church Lounge.) lit lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, CT 065 1 1. Arr: Hedges Memorial Chapel Inc., 770 East Main St.
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Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 6 Jan 1994, Thursday
Meriwether Baxter Jr.; was director at Gleason
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He set up scholarship fund at Yale University
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Penfield resident Meriwether Lewis Baxter Jr. never thought he would have a chance to attend an Ivy League school.
Not only did the man from Hartford, Conn., graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Yale University during the Great Depression, but he later established a scholarship fund for needy Yale students from the Rochester area.
Mr. Baxter, a former director of engineering at Gleason Works, died Jan. 3 of cancer at a St. Mary’s Hospital hospice.
Mr. Baxter, who lived on New Wickham Drive, was 79. Family members said he was a distant relation of the American explorer Meriwether Lewis, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expeditions.
Mr. Baxter graduated from Yale in 1935. Mr. Baxter, who had been offered a scholarship, decided to give something back to his alma mater when he set up a scholarship named in honor of his mother, Elizabeth Young Baxter.
The first recipient of the scholarship was Randy Shaw, 19, of Water Street, Rochester, a sophomore considering a career in sports medicine. He received the scholarship in 1993.
“Because of my medical condition, I wanted to see personally who would benefit from the fund,” Mr. Baxter said in August.
Mr. Baxter came to Rochester after college to work at Gleason Works—now Gleason Corp., which makes machinery for manufacturing gears. He worked there for 40 years before retiring 15 years ago.
He gave lectures and was involved with several engineering professional societies. He also had eight patents to his name, including one he just completed concerning gears.
“He was a very generous person, but the only thing he really flaunted was the scholarship fund,” said his son, Hugh Baxter of Fairport. “A lot of people knew him as an engineer, but they didn’t know the essence of his personality.”
Besides his son, survivors include another son, Paul Baxter of Aspinwall, Pa., a brother, Jack Baxter of Littleton, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Downtown United Presbyterian Church at 121 N. Fitzhugh St. Contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. 06511. Bob Finnerty
TMSI [2531] M1221
Baxter, Meriwether Lewis Jr.
On Jan. 3, 1994. He is survived by 2 sons, Paul of Aspinwall, PA, Hugh (Phyllis) of Fairport; 3 grandchildren, Colin, Kathryn and Tanner; his brother and sister-in-law Jack and “Peedie” Baxter of Littleton, CO; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baxter was known throughout the world for his expertise in the area of mathematical research and development of cam and gear theory, and was Director of Engineering at Gleason Works.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown United Presbyterian Church. (Reception immediately following in the Church Lounge.) lit lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, CT 065 1 1. Arr: Hedges Memorial Chapel Inc., 770 East Main St.
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Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 6 Jan 1994, Thursday
Meriwether Baxter Jr.; was director at Gleason
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He set up scholarship fund at Yale University
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Penfield resident Meriwether Lewis Baxter Jr. never thought he would have a chance to attend an Ivy League school.
Not only did the man from Hartford, Conn., graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Yale University during the Great Depression, but he later established a scholarship fund for needy Yale students from the Rochester area.
Mr. Baxter, a former director of engineering at Gleason Works, died Jan. 3 of cancer at a St. Mary’s Hospital hospice.
Mr. Baxter, who lived on New Wickham Drive, was 79. Family members said he was a distant relation of the American explorer Meriwether Lewis, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expeditions.
Mr. Baxter graduated from Yale in 1935. Mr. Baxter, who had been offered a scholarship, decided to give something back to his alma mater when he set up a scholarship named in honor of his mother, Elizabeth Young Baxter.
The first recipient of the scholarship was Randy Shaw, 19, of Water Street, Rochester, a sophomore considering a career in sports medicine. He received the scholarship in 1993.
“Because of my medical condition, I wanted to see personally who would benefit from the fund,” Mr. Baxter said in August.
Mr. Baxter came to Rochester after college to work at Gleason Works—now Gleason Corp., which makes machinery for manufacturing gears. He worked there for 40 years before retiring 15 years ago.
He gave lectures and was involved with several engineering professional societies. He also had eight patents to his name, including one he just completed concerning gears.
“He was a very generous person, but the only thing he really flaunted was the scholarship fund,” said his son, Hugh Baxter of Fairport. “A lot of people knew him as an engineer, but they didn’t know the essence of his personality.”
Besides his son, survivors include another son, Paul Baxter of Aspinwall, Pa., a brother, Jack Baxter of Littleton, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Downtown United Presbyterian Church at 121 N. Fitzhugh St. Contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. 06511. Bob Finnerty
TMSI [2531] M1221
Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 5-7 January 1994, Thursday
Baxter, Meriwether Lewis Jr.
On Jan. 3, 1994. He is survived by 2 sons, Paul of Aspinwall, PA, Hugh (Phyllis) of Fairport; 3 grandchildren, Colin, Kathryn and Tanner; his brother and sister-in-law Jack and “Peedie” Baxter of Littleton, CO; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baxter was known throughout the world for his expertise in the area of mathematical research and development of cam and gear theory, and was Director of Engineering at Gleason Works.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown United Presbyterian Church. (Reception immediately following in the Church Lounge.) lit lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, CT 065 1 1. Arr: Hedges Memorial Chapel Inc., 770 East Main St.
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Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 6 Jan 1994, Thursday
Meriwether Baxter Jr.; was director at Gleason
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He set up scholarship fund at Yale University
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Penfield resident Meriwether Lewis Baxter Jr. never thought he would have a chance to attend an Ivy League school.
Not only did the man from Hartford, Conn., graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Yale University during the Great Depression, but he later established a scholarship fund for needy Yale students from the Rochester area.
Mr. Baxter, a former director of engineering at Gleason Works, died Jan. 3 of cancer at a St. Mary’s Hospital hospice.
Mr. Baxter, who lived on New Wickham Drive, was 79. Family members said he was a distant relation of the American explorer Meriwether Lewis, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expeditions.
Mr. Baxter graduated from Yale in 1935. Mr. Baxter, who had been offered a scholarship, decided to give something back to his alma mater when he set up a scholarship named in honor of his mother, Elizabeth Young Baxter.
The first recipient of the scholarship was Randy Shaw, 19, of Water Street, Rochester, a sophomore considering a career in sports medicine. He received the scholarship in 1993.
“Because of my medical condition, I wanted to see personally who would benefit from the fund,” Mr. Baxter said in August.
Mr. Baxter came to Rochester after college to work at Gleason Works—now Gleason Corp., which makes machinery for manufacturing gears. He worked there for 40 years before retiring 15 years ago.
He gave lectures and was involved with several engineering professional societies. He also had eight patents to his name, including one he just completed concerning gears.
“He was a very generous person, but the only thing he really flaunted was the scholarship fund,” said his son, Hugh Baxter of Fairport. “A lot of people knew him as an engineer, but they didn’t know the essence of his personality.”
Besides his son, survivors include another son, Paul Baxter of Aspinwall, Pa., a brother, Jack Baxter of Littleton, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Downtown United Presbyterian Church at 121 N. Fitzhugh St. Contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. 06511. Bob Finnerty
TMSI [2531] M1221
Baxter, Meriwether Lewis Jr.
On Jan. 3, 1994. He is survived by 2 sons, Paul of Aspinwall, PA, Hugh (Phyllis) of Fairport; 3 grandchildren, Colin, Kathryn and Tanner; his brother and sister-in-law Jack and “Peedie” Baxter of Littleton, CO; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baxter was known throughout the world for his expertise in the area of mathematical research and development of cam and gear theory, and was Director of Engineering at Gleason Works.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown United Presbyterian Church. (Reception immediately following in the Church Lounge.) lit lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, CT 065 1 1. Arr: Hedges Memorial Chapel Inc., 770 East Main St.
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Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 6 Jan 1994, Thursday
Meriwether Baxter Jr.; was director at Gleason
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He set up scholarship fund at Yale University
———
Penfield resident Meriwether Lewis Baxter Jr. never thought he would have a chance to attend an Ivy League school.
Not only did the man from Hartford, Conn., graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Yale University during the Great Depression, but he later established a scholarship fund for needy Yale students from the Rochester area.
Mr. Baxter, a former director of engineering at Gleason Works, died Jan. 3 of cancer at a St. Mary’s Hospital hospice.
Mr. Baxter, who lived on New Wickham Drive, was 79. Family members said he was a distant relation of the American explorer Meriwether Lewis, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expeditions.
Mr. Baxter graduated from Yale in 1935. Mr. Baxter, who had been offered a scholarship, decided to give something back to his alma mater when he set up a scholarship named in honor of his mother, Elizabeth Young Baxter.
The first recipient of the scholarship was Randy Shaw, 19, of Water Street, Rochester, a sophomore considering a career in sports medicine. He received the scholarship in 1993.
“Because of my medical condition, I wanted to see personally who would benefit from the fund,” Mr. Baxter said in August.
Mr. Baxter came to Rochester after college to work at Gleason Works—now Gleason Corp., which makes machinery for manufacturing gears. He worked there for 40 years before retiring 15 years ago.
He gave lectures and was involved with several engineering professional societies. He also had eight patents to his name, including one he just completed concerning gears.
“He was a very generous person, but the only thing he really flaunted was the scholarship fund,” said his son, Hugh Baxter of Fairport. “A lot of people knew him as an engineer, but they didn’t know the essence of his personality.”
Besides his son, survivors include another son, Paul Baxter of Aspinwall, Pa., a brother, Jack Baxter of Littleton, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Downtown United Presbyterian Church at 121 N. Fitzhugh St. Contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Young Baxter Scholarship Fund, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. 06511. Bob Finnerty
TMSI [2531] M1221
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