Jamie McEwan

SALISBURY — Jamie McEwan, 61, died June 14, 2014, surrounded by his family.He was born on Sept. 24, 1952, in Olney, Md., to Mabel (Vierling) and Robert McEwan. He graduated from The Landon School in 1970 and from Yale in 1975. A lifelong outdoorsman and athlete, McEwan won the National Prep Wrestling Championships as a senior in high school and was a two-time Olympian in Whitewater Slalom, winning a bronze medal in the Canoe Singles category in 1972 and placing fourth in the Canoe Doubles category (with partner Lecky Haller) in 1992. His whitewater legacy also includes expeditions throughout the world, including British Columbia, Bhutan and Tibet. McEwan is the author of five children’s books, two of which were illustrated by his wife of 35 years, Sandra Boynton. He is survived by Sandra; their four children, Caitlin, Keith, Devin and Darcy; his brother, Tom; and his sisters, Mary and Evelyn. A memorial service will be held in October; details will follow. Donations in his memory may be made to American Whitewater (www.americanwhitewater.org).Arrangements are under the care of the Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon.