David Charles Auten Esq
LOCATION
Jersey City, New Jersey
David Charles Auten, Esq. died peacefully during the early morning hours on Saturday May 9, 2020 from complications from his longstanding Parkinson’s Disease.
David is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Suzanne Crozier Plowman, his daughters Anne Crozier Auten, Esq. (James Wyman, Esq.) and Meredith Smedley Auten, Esq., and grandchildren James Auten Wyman, Bridget McKee Wyman and Katherine Crozier Wyman and brother Donald Robert Auten, Esq. (Judith). David was a Philadelphia icon and the quintessential Philadelphia gentleman.
He was known for his intellectual acumen, his quiet dignity and grace, his respect for all points of view, his generosity, his warmth and kindness, his wonderful sense of humor and his selfless service to others.
David was a lifelong Philadelphian and earned both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. David was an accomplished lawyer who practiced for 50 years.
He served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Office of Reed Smith LLP for 16 years. He loved the practice of law, which inspired both of his daughters, Anne and Meredith, who spent many a Saturday in the office with him dictating their version of “legal memos” and making copies of their hands on the copy machine to follow in his footsteps as lawyers. Anne, a Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at Attorney’s Liability Assurance Society and Meredith, a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP said: “Dad always said he was a lucky man. But it is us who are the lucky ones to have had him in our lives.
He lived an incredible life and touched so very many lives. You could find no greater father or man. We will miss him dearly. ” In addition to his distinguished legal career, David was a devoted community man.
David was a committed alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, serving with distinction in many roles over many years, including on the Board of Trustees, as the President of the General Alumni Society, on the Board of Overseers of the College of Arts and Sciences, on the Board of Trustees of the Penn Health System and as Chairman of the Board of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Another of David’s great loves was the Union League of Philadelphia.
He served as its President. You could often find David at one of his club tables enjoying
The League’s famous snapper soup, rice pudding and fish house punch.
The League remained an integral and beloved part of his life to the end. He was very proud of his daughter Meredith’s ongoing involvement there.
Other great loves of David’s were Christ Church of Philadelphia where he served as Chair of the Vestry and Rector’s Warden, Theta Xi National Fraternity where he served as President, St. Peter’s School where he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees (where his youngest daughter, Meredith also currently serves on the Board) and countless other organizations throughout Philadelphia.
David has been honored countless times over the years for his extraordinary and selfless service to so many organizations.
He was the recipient of the Penn Alumni Award of Merit, the inaugural Penn Presbyterian Hospital Hero Award, The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award, and he was one of the first inductees of The Parkinson Council Dan Aaron Hall of Fame.
Twenty eight years ago David was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. But he never let his affliction stand in the way of his service to others and his passions. As his longtime Parkinson’s doctor and one of the founders of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Penn, Dr. Howard Hurtig said “David lived by the motto I have Parkinson’s Disease but it does not have me. He was a role model of courage and resolve.” David was blessed to have many dear friends who provided unwavering support and encouragement, particularly in his later years. David leaves a lasting legacy of loving family and friends, unrelenting love of life, eternal optimism, generosity, kindness, service and dedication and an impish smile with a twinkle in his eye that lit up every room he ever entered.
Burial will be private. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in David’s honor to The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the University of Pennsylvania or the Union League Legacy Foundation.
LOCATION
Jersey City, New Jersey
David Charles Auten, Esq. died peacefully during the early morning hours on Saturday May 9, 2020 from complications from his longstanding Parkinson’s Disease.
David is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Suzanne Crozier Plowman, his daughters Anne Crozier Auten, Esq. (James Wyman, Esq.) and Meredith Smedley Auten, Esq., and grandchildren James Auten Wyman, Bridget McKee Wyman and Katherine Crozier Wyman and brother Donald Robert Auten, Esq. (Judith). David was a Philadelphia icon and the quintessential Philadelphia gentleman.
He was known for his intellectual acumen, his quiet dignity and grace, his respect for all points of view, his generosity, his warmth and kindness, his wonderful sense of humor and his selfless service to others.
David was a lifelong Philadelphian and earned both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. David was an accomplished lawyer who practiced for 50 years.
He served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Office of Reed Smith LLP for 16 years. He loved the practice of law, which inspired both of his daughters, Anne and Meredith, who spent many a Saturday in the office with him dictating their version of “legal memos” and making copies of their hands on the copy machine to follow in his footsteps as lawyers. Anne, a Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at Attorney’s Liability Assurance Society and Meredith, a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP said: “Dad always said he was a lucky man. But it is us who are the lucky ones to have had him in our lives.
He lived an incredible life and touched so very many lives. You could find no greater father or man. We will miss him dearly. ” In addition to his distinguished legal career, David was a devoted community man.
David was a committed alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, serving with distinction in many roles over many years, including on the Board of Trustees, as the President of the General Alumni Society, on the Board of Overseers of the College of Arts and Sciences, on the Board of Trustees of the Penn Health System and as Chairman of the Board of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Another of David’s great loves was the Union League of Philadelphia.
He served as its President. You could often find David at one of his club tables enjoying
The League’s famous snapper soup, rice pudding and fish house punch.
The League remained an integral and beloved part of his life to the end. He was very proud of his daughter Meredith’s ongoing involvement there.
Other great loves of David’s were Christ Church of Philadelphia where he served as Chair of the Vestry and Rector’s Warden, Theta Xi National Fraternity where he served as President, St. Peter’s School where he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees (where his youngest daughter, Meredith also currently serves on the Board) and countless other organizations throughout Philadelphia.
David has been honored countless times over the years for his extraordinary and selfless service to so many organizations.
He was the recipient of the Penn Alumni Award of Merit, the inaugural Penn Presbyterian Hospital Hero Award, The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award, and he was one of the first inductees of The Parkinson Council Dan Aaron Hall of Fame.
Twenty eight years ago David was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. But he never let his affliction stand in the way of his service to others and his passions. As his longtime Parkinson’s doctor and one of the founders of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Penn, Dr. Howard Hurtig said “David lived by the motto I have Parkinson’s Disease but it does not have me. He was a role model of courage and resolve.” David was blessed to have many dear friends who provided unwavering support and encouragement, particularly in his later years. David leaves a lasting legacy of loving family and friends, unrelenting love of life, eternal optimism, generosity, kindness, service and dedication and an impish smile with a twinkle in his eye that lit up every room he ever entered.
Burial will be private. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in David’s honor to The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the University of Pennsylvania or the Union League Legacy Foundation.
David Charles Auten Esq
LOCATION
Jersey City, New Jersey
David Charles Auten, Esq. died peacefully during the early morning hours on Saturday May 9, 2020 from complications from his longstanding Parkinson’s Disease.
David is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Suzanne Crozier Plowman, his daughters Anne Crozier Auten, Esq. (James Wyman, Esq.) and Meredith Smedley Auten, Esq., and grandchildren James Auten Wyman, Bridget McKee Wyman and Katherine Crozier Wyman and brother Donald Robert Auten, Esq. (Judith). David was a Philadelphia icon and the quintessential Philadelphia gentleman.
He was known for his intellectual acumen, his quiet dignity and grace, his respect for all points of view, his generosity, his warmth and kindness, his wonderful sense of humor and his selfless service to others.
David was a lifelong Philadelphian and earned both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. David was an accomplished lawyer who practiced for 50 years.
He served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Office of Reed Smith LLP for 16 years. He loved the practice of law, which inspired both of his daughters, Anne and Meredith, who spent many a Saturday in the office with him dictating their version of “legal memos” and making copies of their hands on the copy machine to follow in his footsteps as lawyers. Anne, a Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at Attorney’s Liability Assurance Society and Meredith, a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP said: “Dad always said he was a lucky man. But it is us who are the lucky ones to have had him in our lives.
He lived an incredible life and touched so very many lives. You could find no greater father or man. We will miss him dearly. ” In addition to his distinguished legal career, David was a devoted community man.
David was a committed alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, serving with distinction in many roles over many years, including on the Board of Trustees, as the President of the General Alumni Society, on the Board of Overseers of the College of Arts and Sciences, on the Board of Trustees of the Penn Health System and as Chairman of the Board of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Another of David’s great loves was the Union League of Philadelphia.
He served as its President. You could often find David at one of his club tables enjoying
The League’s famous snapper soup, rice pudding and fish house punch.
The League remained an integral and beloved part of his life to the end. He was very proud of his daughter Meredith’s ongoing involvement there.
Other great loves of David’s were Christ Church of Philadelphia where he served as Chair of the Vestry and Rector’s Warden, Theta Xi National Fraternity where he served as President, St. Peter’s School where he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees (where his youngest daughter, Meredith also currently serves on the Board) and countless other organizations throughout Philadelphia.
David has been honored countless times over the years for his extraordinary and selfless service to so many organizations.
He was the recipient of the Penn Alumni Award of Merit, the inaugural Penn Presbyterian Hospital Hero Award, The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award, and he was one of the first inductees of The Parkinson Council Dan Aaron Hall of Fame.
Twenty eight years ago David was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. But he never let his affliction stand in the way of his service to others and his passions. As his longtime Parkinson’s doctor and one of the founders of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Penn, Dr. Howard Hurtig said “David lived by the motto I have Parkinson’s Disease but it does not have me. He was a role model of courage and resolve.” David was blessed to have many dear friends who provided unwavering support and encouragement, particularly in his later years. David leaves a lasting legacy of loving family and friends, unrelenting love of life, eternal optimism, generosity, kindness, service and dedication and an impish smile with a twinkle in his eye that lit up every room he ever entered.
Burial will be private. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in David’s honor to The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the University of Pennsylvania or the Union League Legacy Foundation.
LOCATION
Jersey City, New Jersey
David Charles Auten, Esq. died peacefully during the early morning hours on Saturday May 9, 2020 from complications from his longstanding Parkinson’s Disease.
David is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Suzanne Crozier Plowman, his daughters Anne Crozier Auten, Esq. (James Wyman, Esq.) and Meredith Smedley Auten, Esq., and grandchildren James Auten Wyman, Bridget McKee Wyman and Katherine Crozier Wyman and brother Donald Robert Auten, Esq. (Judith). David was a Philadelphia icon and the quintessential Philadelphia gentleman.
He was known for his intellectual acumen, his quiet dignity and grace, his respect for all points of view, his generosity, his warmth and kindness, his wonderful sense of humor and his selfless service to others.
David was a lifelong Philadelphian and earned both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. David was an accomplished lawyer who practiced for 50 years.
He served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Office of Reed Smith LLP for 16 years. He loved the practice of law, which inspired both of his daughters, Anne and Meredith, who spent many a Saturday in the office with him dictating their version of “legal memos” and making copies of their hands on the copy machine to follow in his footsteps as lawyers. Anne, a Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at Attorney’s Liability Assurance Society and Meredith, a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP said: “Dad always said he was a lucky man. But it is us who are the lucky ones to have had him in our lives.
He lived an incredible life and touched so very many lives. You could find no greater father or man. We will miss him dearly. ” In addition to his distinguished legal career, David was a devoted community man.
David was a committed alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, serving with distinction in many roles over many years, including on the Board of Trustees, as the President of the General Alumni Society, on the Board of Overseers of the College of Arts and Sciences, on the Board of Trustees of the Penn Health System and as Chairman of the Board of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Another of David’s great loves was the Union League of Philadelphia.
He served as its President. You could often find David at one of his club tables enjoying
The League’s famous snapper soup, rice pudding and fish house punch.
The League remained an integral and beloved part of his life to the end. He was very proud of his daughter Meredith’s ongoing involvement there.
Other great loves of David’s were Christ Church of Philadelphia where he served as Chair of the Vestry and Rector’s Warden, Theta Xi National Fraternity where he served as President, St. Peter’s School where he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees (where his youngest daughter, Meredith also currently serves on the Board) and countless other organizations throughout Philadelphia.
David has been honored countless times over the years for his extraordinary and selfless service to so many organizations.
He was the recipient of the Penn Alumni Award of Merit, the inaugural Penn Presbyterian Hospital Hero Award, The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award, and he was one of the first inductees of The Parkinson Council Dan Aaron Hall of Fame.
Twenty eight years ago David was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. But he never let his affliction stand in the way of his service to others and his passions. As his longtime Parkinson’s doctor and one of the founders of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Penn, Dr. Howard Hurtig said “David lived by the motto I have Parkinson’s Disease but it does not have me. He was a role model of courage and resolve.” David was blessed to have many dear friends who provided unwavering support and encouragement, particularly in his later years. David leaves a lasting legacy of loving family and friends, unrelenting love of life, eternal optimism, generosity, kindness, service and dedication and an impish smile with a twinkle in his eye that lit up every room he ever entered.
Burial will be private. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in David’s honor to The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the University of Pennsylvania or the Union League Legacy Foundation.
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