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2008 Apr 13 LEWIS L. (LOU) TUCK, passed away April 13 at the Littleton Adventist Hospital. Lou was 89 years old, born Jan. 29, 1919, in St. Louis, MO. In 1941, he joined the Naval Air Corps and served as a fighter pilot in the Atlantic and the Pacific. In 1942, Lou married Elizabeth Lewis, and they have 4 children: Mary Lou Tuck, Arcadia, CA, William L. Tuck, Stevensville, MT, J. Robert Tuck, Hillrose, CO, and Jane Rawlings, Littleton, CO. There are eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. As a Geologist and Petroleum Engineer, Mr. Tuck was President of Great Plains Resources, Inc., an oil and gas exploration and production company operating from the Rocky Mountains to the Illinois Basin. Mr. Tuck was a prominent horseman and raised many champion horses on his Wild Plum Farm. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Drinkwine Family Mortuary, Littleton. Apr 6 RONALD EUGENE BECK, 90, died from a stroke. He was formerly head of North American Exploration and Production for Phillips Petroleum. He was born Feb 27, 1918 in Bingham Canyon UT, the son of a copper miner. He began as a doodlebugger on seismography crews in Texas. He later held posts with Phillips in Bartlesville OK, Caracas Venezuela, Madrid Spain, Brisbane Australia and London England. Jan 10 ROBERT P. ROBICHAUD, 74, of Shreveport after a lengthy illness. Jan 4 LEWIS PENWELL, died after a protracted struggle with cancer. Lewis was a long-time Billings landman and served as President of the Montana Assn. of Professional Landmen in 1971. 2007 Dec HAROLD DANFORD, an independent landman from Alba, TX died after an extended illness. No further information is available at this time. Dec 31 LYNDA FRANCES PERRARD, of Houston. Dec 21 RUSSELL WRIGHT, died in Fort Worth after a bicycle accident. Russell worked in the oil and gas business for 35 years for Champlin Petroleum, UPRC and Anadarko. Much of his career was spent in Denver. He was an active member of the Fort Worth Association of Petroleum Landmen and the AAPL. He is survived by his wife Kathleen. Dec 7 GEORGE DOLEZAL JR., 84, passed away on December 7, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his family. George was born and raised in Perry, Oklahoma, the eldest of three brothers, survived by Jack and Jim Dolezal. He was a Second Lt. pilot bombardier in the Army Air Corps. Following his service, he moved to Golden, Colorado, where he attended and graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a Bachelor's of Geological Engineering in 1952. In Golden, George met and married Carol Martindale, who has survived him after 61 years of marriage. He has worked in Denver as an independent Geologist in oil and gas exploration for over 50 years. He is survived by two children, Teresa and Doug Dolezal.Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis Street, Golden, CO. The burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Dec 5 WILLIAM BOWEN NUNNALLEE, 60, of Houston died from colon cancer. Nov 11 DON ADDINGTON NICHOLS, 77, of Denver, former Getty Oil Landman. Nov 1 DONALD JAMES ROONEY, 72, of Houston Oct 9 BILL L. COLE, of Houston. Oct 8 SARA SEIKEL WILLIAMS, 51, of Plano, TX, died from leukemia. Sep 24 JOSEPH MORGAN, February 2, 1927 - September 24, 2007. Joseph K. Morgan of Greenwood Village, CO, passed away September 24, 2007. He married Madge Berkey on June 5, 1949, in Champaign, IL. Joe graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Geology from the University of Illinois, and a Master's Degree from the University of Wyoming. Joe was a geologist in the oil and gas industry. He is survived by his wife, Madge, and three children, Dave Morgan (wife Pam) of Grapevine, TX, Tom Morgan of Panama City Beach, FL, and Lynn Morgan of Boulder, CO. Sep 14 THOMAS C. MORAN, 81, died. He was born in Findley Ohio and served in the Navy. He graduated from Notre Dame and later took an MBA from Harvard. He began work in Gulf Oil Corporation's land department in Texas and later joined Stanolind in their Fort Worth land department. Tom later moved to Denver with the William Ross Cabeen Company and opened their Calgary office. After 2 years he returned to Denver where he remained an independent landman for 48 years. He is survived by his wife Regina, daughter Anne Moran Coughlin of Denver, and son Frederick Martin Moran of Longmont. Sept 13 JAMES McCREA HAUGHEY, of Billings, MT Sep 13 JOHN BROWN, SR., 60, of Havre, MT was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed while attempting to land in inclement weather in the State of Washington. John was the President of J. Burns Brown Operating, Sandtana Inc. and Textana Inc. Also killed in the crash was landman RANDY McPHERSON, 59, and a young Missoula landman, CHRIS SCHAFER. The men were heading to Anacortez, WA on a fishing trip. Sep 10 KENNETH HASTINGS SAVAGE II, of Beeville, TX Sep 9 GARY LEE ZOLLINGER, 58, died after a long battle with cancer. Devoted to his large and extensive family, Gary is survived by his wife, Thelissa, six children, Jodi (Mike) Williams, Stephanie, Nathan, Alyson, Jamie, and Ashley. Born October 3, 1948 in Logan, Utah, Gary learned early the value of hard work, integrity and faith in God. He served as a missionary in Austria for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints (1968-70) and earned a BS degree from Utah State University with an MBA from the University of Utah. Gary spent over 30 years in the oil, gas and pipeline industry most recently with Pacific Energy Group where he served as Senior Vice President. He will be buried in Kaysville Utah. Sep 9 JOHN WILLIAM WADE, 49, of Houston Aug 21 SIDNEY REILLEY SMITH, 73, of Lakewood, died August 21, 2007. Reilley was an avid sportsman and shooter and enjoyed traveling with his wife. A graduate of East High School of Denver, he also attended the University of Colorado and Denver University. He worked 34 years for Marathon Oil Company. He leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy; son, Christopher; daughter, Kimberle (Brian) Mueller; and granddaughter, Dana Mueller. June 22 ROBERT "BOB" KEY SR., 78, of Shreveport. May 24 VICTORIA LOUISE WHITFILL, 27, of Blum TX May 13 JACK HOLT CROSS, 85, of McKinney TX. May 3 JAMES A. DODSON, 77, formerly from Shreveport, and Arkansas May 2 GEORGE DANIEL ARTUSY III, 59, of Houston. Apr 26 RICHARD P. "DICK" CULLEN, 81, died peacefully on April 26, 2007. He was born in 1926 in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska. After a short break to attend bombing school in the military, he attended and graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1952. In 1953 he married Georgia Henson of Boulder Colorado and they relocated to Billings, Montana where Dick took a position with the newly formed Oil Development Division of Northern Pacific Railroad. After 5 years he moved to Denver and took a job as an attorney for Seaboard Oil Company, which later became part of Texaco. He later became an independent. He was one of the founders of IPAMS in the early 1970s and became IPAMS first president. He is survived by his son Douglas Cullen and daughter Elizabeth Wohlauer. a grandson, and 3 grandchildren. Apr 25 ROBERT "SCOTTY" HOLMES SCOTT, passed away on April 25, 2007, at his home, at peace and surrounded by his family, after a year-long battle with cancer. He had been challenged by several health crises in his life which he overcame with grace and courage and he accepted this illness in the same way. Bob was born Aug. 9, 1923, the youngest of five children born to Fred R. and Pauline P. Scott in Glenrock, Wyo. His undergraduate studies were interrupted by WWII in 1943 when he entered the Navy Air Corp V5 program. He was assigned to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., where he worked on the Crossroads Project until he was released from active duty in June of 1946 and returned to the University of Colorado that fall, graduating in 1949. His first experience in the oil business was as a roughneck on a rig in Snyder, Texas. From there, he returned to Wyoming and worked for Shell Oil Co. in the Scouting Department. It was there that he met and married Lucille McGee. They were married on Sept. 2, 1951, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Casper, Wyo. They moved to Billings in 1952. He was past-president on the Billings Petroleum Club, and served the Montana-Wyoming Oil Company for 30 years Feb 21 J. R. "DICK" COTTRELL, age 85, died February 21, 2007, at Colorado Springs, Colorado.He was born January 12, 1922 in Plains, Kansas, the son of V. R. and Margaret (Henson) Cottrell. He was a graduate of the Saint Joseph Military Academy, Hays, Kansas.After his graduation, he returned to Meade County and began farming and ranching with his parents. He later enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a Scout in the Buckeye Division in the South Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. While in the service he was awarded two bronze stars and numerous other awards, including good conduct, marksmanship, and bravery. Upon his discharge, he returned to Meade County.On September 22, 1946, he married his high school sweetheart, Willa "Hoot" Wolfe at her parents home in Meade, Kansas. He became a Petroleum Landman in the late 1940's and founded Cottrell Oil and Gas Leasing in 1951. The company celebrated 55 years of business in 2006.He enjoyed many activities including golf. In 1970, he along with two friends, Gene Short and Joyce Hamm, participated and won the Tucson Pro-Am Golf Tournament.He is survived by: 2 sons, J. Marc Cottrell of Meade, Kansas J. Kirk Cottrell of Colorado Springs, Colorado, a brother, Bill Cottrell of El Paso, Texas, a sister-in-law, Elsie Cottrell of Meade, Kansas, 2 grandchildren, Devin and Austin Cottrell, and a special companion, Ethylene Bosworth of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his wife, Willa, on May 16, 1993 and his parents. As he requested, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced by Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Inurnment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Meade. The family would welcome memorials to the charity of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home. Feb 9 MARK WATSON, a Denver landman died at age 53. He is survived by 2 children. Jan 10 MAX HENRY ERNEST III, After a long and brave battle, PaPa Max went on to Glory on January 10th 2007. Max leaves a great void in the lives of his children Laura (Tom) Nieb, Mike (Dixie) Ernest, Bill (Sandy) Ernest, Scott (April) Ernest; his grandchildren Darcie, Kris and Andy Nieb of Arvada; Parker and Hannah Ernest of Fort Collins; and Liam "Boomer" Ernest of Wheat Ridge. Max was a well respected leader in the Oil Industry who worked as a Petroleum Landman for over fifty years. He served as President of the American Association of Petroleum Landman. He was a member of the Denver Sertoma Club and served in many capacities with the Boy Scouts of America. Golf lost a huge fan in Max as he rarely missed a chance to play a round anywhere, anytime! His golf buddies will be at a loss to fill their foursome! He is preceded in death by his parents Max and Elsie Ernest; Mary Ernest, his wife of 54 years; and his infant son Bobby. Another angel in Heaven, another star in the sky! A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in his honor January 17th at 2:00pm at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 1895 Miller Street in Lakewood. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Rise School of Denver "Where Special Kids Shine" 4949 E. Eastman Ave, Denver, CO 80222. Jan 8   DOROTHY (PENNY) WHITING MCHUTCHISON BOWES died suddenly January 8th, 2007 at her home in Paonia, Colorado. Born April 3, 1951, Penny grew up in Tolland, Connecticut, was graduated from the Northfield School in Northfield, Massachusetts and attended Hampshire College. Penny began her working years in advertising in New York City and later in Hartford at G. Fox and Company. In the mid 1970s she established herself in the Denver, Colorado area and switched careers to the Oil and Gas industry, and qualified herself as a "Landman." In the words of a former close associate: "Penny, a Certified Professional Landman, was a successful entrepreneur who pioneered her way in a male-dominated Oil and Gas Industry. As a 'Landman' she was integral in the assimilation, sales, and drilling of numerous Oil and Gas Prospects, both as a corporate employee and also as a true independent. Her reputation as an expert landman was universal and unexceeded. A testimonial to her keen intellect was her willingness and ability to tackle the most difficult problems with determination, desire, and success, which she did on a regular basis. Penny was a true 'wildcatter,' in all the positive connotations of the industry term." She worked for several companies in the Rocky Mountain region over the last 25 years. Penny's most recent work was as a Landman for the Ute Indian Tribe in Fort Duchesne, Utah, for the last two years. Outside of her working life, Penny had many creative interests. She was a gourmet cook, as well as a talented writer with a wry and whimsical sense of humor. A lifelong, serious musician, she had a lovely, crystal clear singing voice and was an accomplished pianist and guitar player, sometimes performing her own songs. She leaves her brother, James (Wink) McHutchison and his wife, Dianne King McHutchison and niece, Anne McHutchison of Haddam Neck, Connecticut. She leaves her sister Martha McHutchison, formerly of Tolland and her husband Barry Nann of Madison, Connecticut. She leaves a niece, Whiting Dimock Leary and her husband Doug and their daughter, Melina McHutchison Leary of McLean, Virginia. She leaves a nephew, Robert (Toby) Dimock of Bellingham, Washington. She leaves a long list of friends and business associates. She will be severely missed by her dog and travel companion, a mannerly Whippet named Louis. Her family is saddened by the fact that never again will she "Pack the Whippet and head East." Her ashes were scattered over McClure Pass, Colorado. A Memorial service was held at the Randlett Episcopal Church on the reservation in Ft. Duchesne, Utah. Part of this memorial was a prayer and blessing in the Ute language. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a contribution to The Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia, or Habitat for Humanity. 2006 Dec CHARLES ASHWORTH, a senior landman advisor with Devon's Gulf Division died in early December. Charlie had been employed with Devon since 1987. His wife Paula, and his son, James, survive him. A memorial service was held Dec 6th at Forest Park Cemetery in The Woodlands, Texas. Charlie Ashworth was highly respected by the employees of Devon for both his personal character as well as his professional expertise. Oct 16 RICHARD L. "RICK" LEWIS, a long time independent Denver landman, passed away on Monday October 16, 2006. Rick is survived by his wife Jennifer Lewis; his son, Sean Christopher Lewis; sister, Kathryn A. Montgomery; and stepsons, Adrian Edward Gruhn and Ronald Sutton Nixon. A Celebration of Rick's Life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 11:00 am at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel locates at 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue at Parker Road in Aurora, CO. In lieu of flowers, Rick requested that donations be made to Youth With A Mission, PO Box 3000, Garden Valley, TX 75771 with a note to apply the money to harmony and Greg Brown - Mazatlan, Mexico. These donations are tax deductible. Oct 16 JOSEPH RICHARDS SHAW died 10/16/2006. He was born in Okmulgee in 1924 and became a landman for Kingwood Oil Company and later and independent. Sept 30 ARCH W. DEUEL, Longtime Casper WY oilman, 82, died at his home 9/30/06. He was born 12/31/23 in Sistersville WV. After graduating with a BS in business administration from WVU, he worked as a landman with Sohio Petroleum Co in Oklahoma City. In 1949 he and his wife, Janis K Henderson, moved to Casper. Three years later he became an independent. In 1982 his son Dana, joined him in his business. Sept 30 KENT UPSON, 79, of Shreveport passed away on 9/30/2006. He began his career as a landman in Tulsa with Sinclair Oil and Gas. He later graduated from law school and transferred to Shreveport with Shell Oil Company. Sept 29 KAREN E. DUARTE, 61, of Lakewood, died September 29, 2006. Mother of David J. Siegman. Memorial service, Wednesday, 11am, St. Joseph Episcopal Church, 11202 W. Jewell Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1835 Franklin St., Denver 80218. Sept 29 SHANNON McCALLUM NEILSEN died 9/29/2006 after abattle with breast cancer. Whe was Property Administration Manager at Davis Petroleum. Sept 21 NORMAN GARVIN GERMANY, 5, passed away on 9/21/2006. He was born in Grand Saline TX. After serving in the Army Air Corp he joined his father in the oil and gas business in TX, LA and MS. He was President and Chairman of Germany Exploration Company and Chairman of the Board of directors of Energy Drilling Company in Natchez, MS. Sept 11 DAVID R. DUCKWORTH, 46, a Dallas title attorney, died 9/11/2006 following a heart attack. Sept KAREN THAMES, wife of Denver landman, Joe Thames, after a struggle with cancer. Sept 15 JEAN TRUE, who with her husband, H.A. "Dave" True, built a business empire that included oil, pipelines, drilling and banking, died. She was 90. Jean and Dave were high school sweethearts in Billings and began what evolved into the True companies in 1948 when they bought an interest in a small drilling company in Casper. Over the years their interests grew to include at least 10 companies - including True Drilling, True Oil, Hilltop National Bank, Belle Fourche Pipeline and others. Their businesses operated in 24 states and 3 foreign countries. Aug JOHN A. CROOM was born in Morrilton, Arkansas, on June 2, 1923, to Adlai Stevenson Croom and Margaret Price Harris Croom, where his father at that time was the first President of the School now known as Harding University located at Searcy, Arkansas, which began in 1922 in Morrilton, Arkansas. Mr. Croom attended public school in Enid, OK, graduating from Enid High School in 1941. Undergraduate college work prior to service in Word War II was taken at Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas; Phillips University, Enid, OK; Abilene Christian College, Abilene, TX; and Oklahoma A & M, Stillwater, OK. Croom could not take the oath to kill so he was drafted as a non-combatant and although he could not be an officer he was offered a Commission as a Naval Officiate. After service in Europe and the Philippines as a Combat Medic with the 86th Infantry Division, where he received a combat medics badge and a Bronze Star among other medals, Mr. Croom returned to the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the School of Law in 1949. While at OU he became a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. After six months of buying leases in early 1950, and an additional six months working in an attorney's office in Tulsa, OK, Mr. Croom joined Gulf Oil Corporation in FT. Worth, TX as Assistant to the Division Land Supervisor. Upon retirement of his immediate supervisor, Mr. Croom advanced to head of the lease Rentals-Records Section for the division consisting of West Texas and New Mexico. After four years with Gulf Oil Corporation, Mr. Croom resigned to take a position with Midwest Oil Corporation in Fort Worth, TX as Assistant to the District Landman. In this capacity Mr. Croom handled land and legal work for Midwest Oil Corporation as well as appearing at State Conservation Commissions over a five-state area. After eleven years with Midwest Oil Corporation, the last three years as head of the Land-legal Department in Ft. Worth, TX, Mr. Croom resigned in 1965, to move to Oklahoma City and establish a Law Office. Since that time the greater part of Mr. Croom's practice has concerned Oil and Gas Law, Real Estate and Probate Law. Mr. Croom is a Charter member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, past president of the Ft. Worth Association of Petroleum Landmen, former Director of the Ft. Worth Petroleum Club, a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, and the Oklahoma City Association of Petroleum Landmen, the Oklahoma Bar Association, National Rifle Association, and the Church of Christ. Mr. Croom was a charter member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the former Chisholm Trail Church of Christ. Mr. Croom was married to Jonnie Reese of Vernon, TX, who passed from this life in 1981. Their children are Christy Swarb, Connie Knight, John A. Croom, Jr., and Cathie Keese. A brother, Dr. William S. Croom; sister, Sarah Croom Hatch; three grandchildren, Lauren Gaither, Cody Swarb, and Amber Swarb; and one great-grandson, Tyler Swarb all survive Mr. Croom. Graveside services were held on Thursday, August 3, 2006 in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK. Services were under the direction of the Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, OK. Jun 27 JAMES F. BREEN, 77, of Shreveport, LA entered into rest on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Willis Knighton North Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 15, 1928 in Kansas City, MO, Mr. Breen resided in Shreveport for the past 38 years. He served his country immediately following WWII and again during the Korean Conflict as a member of the US Marine Corps. He was a landman for Hunt Oil Company for 33 years. June 10 JOSEPH S. ROSE, JR. of La Veta, Colorado, died June 10, 2006, in Spanish Peaks Regional Healthcare Center in Huerfano County. He was born March 26, 1916, in Liberty, Indiana. In 1941, he entered the Navy as an Ensign and served from 1941-1953, rising to the rank of Captain. He served during the Second World War in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean, as well as teaching at the Naval War College and the Maine Maritime Academy. In Denver, Colorado, he ran his own business as a Petroleum Landman, Joseph S. Rose & Company. Survived by his wife, Jane M. Rose; sons, Joseph D. Rose (Laga) of Hawaii, and John M. Rose of New York; and daughter, Jennifer A. Rose. He is also survived by a sister, Dolly Rose Jones, a brother, Walter Deane Rose, and five grandsons. A memorial service will be held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Friday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy, or the charity of your choice. May 7 JOHN A. "JACK" MILLER, 85, died on May 7 in Shelby, MT. Jack was along-time Montana landman who worked the Rockies. He was born in Gebo WY and was raised in Chinook, MT. He attended Montana State University in Bozeman and also received flight training in Belgrade, MT. During WWII, Jack served in the Army Air Corp and was one of the heroic pilots who flew The Hump over the Himalayas. This dangerous flight route became an important supply line between India and China after the Japanese closed the Burma Road. Jack flew more than 60 missions and achieved the rank of captain. In the early 1950s, Jack became a landman. He paid his dues with hard work and travel and was as good a title man and lease buyer as they come. In 1966, he moved his young family from Billings to Shelby, and found a long-lasting and successful niche in the business on the western Highline. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan, two daughters – Mary Jo and Kami – and three sons – Chip, Bob and Rich. His son, Chip Miller, carries on his father’s legacy in Shelby. May 3 JOHN S. LONG, 55, of Denver passed away May 3, 2006. John is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Deborah, loving daughters Sarah and Margot Brown, mother Laura E. Long, brother Tom (Cindy) Long, sister Diane (Von) Honnecke. Preceded in death by father Tom Long. A private Celebration of John's Life will be scheduled for a later date. Memorials may be made to the John S. Long Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 18012, Golden, CO 80402. May 1 WILLIAM ROBERT "BOB" BROWN, 84, of Houston died Monday, May 1, 2006. He began his career as a landman in 1945. Mar 31 RICHARD E. HOSTETLER, 70, died in Sallisaw OK. He was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Fort Smith, AR. Feb 27 D.R. “ROE” GIDEON, 79, of Corpus Christi, TX died 2/27/2006. He was a district land manager for Texas Oil & Gas and past AAPL director. Feb 24 J. BROCK RIDDLE, 48, died at Providence Alaska Medical Center. A resident of Anchorage for the past 10 years, he was born 1/10/1958 in Wynnewod, OK. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1981 with a BS in Petroleum Land Management. He began working with Marathon Oil Co. in 1981. In 1996 He moved to Alaska. He was president of the Alaska Association of Professional Landmen at the time of his death and a member of the Anchorage Petroleum Club. Jan JERRY RYAN, a long time landman died in late January in Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial Mass, Friday, March 3, 2006 at 12:30 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8th & Fairfax, Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Assoc. Jan 23 WILLIAM FITZWILLIAM SIDLEY, a widely-known Wyoming cattle rancher, died suddenly on Monday, January 23, 2006 of a heart attack at his home in Denver. He was 81. For many years, Mr. Sidley was active in the operation of his family's ranch in Encampment, Wyoming. In 1934, Mr. Sidley's father, William Dupee Sidley, acquired what later became the Silver Spur Ranches located between Saratoga and Encampment in the beautiful North Platte Valley of Southern Wyoming. Mr. Sidley often reminisced about the "halcyon days of my childhood and summer vacations spent in the Valley." From 1957 to 1963, Mr. Sidley was associated with the Denver National and Denver U.S. National Banks in the collection and commercial lending departments. Later, he was involved in oil and gas exploration, participating in lease negotiation and purchasing, title examination and curative, as well as the administration and management of oil and gas lease acquisitions. Jan 14 VINCENT J. DUNCAN, 83, entered into rest January 14, 2006. He leaves behind his family of 6 children, Vincent Joseph, Jr., Mary Stuart, Kara Kelly, Andrea Ruth, Ryan Patrick, and Terrence Walter; 2 grandchildren, Mariah and Rory; and brothers Msgr. Edward J., J. Walter, and Raymond T. Duncan. He was preceded in death by his father J. Walter Duncan and mother Velma Twomey Duncan of LaSalle, IL. Vince will be remembered as a 1944 graduate of The University of Notre Dame, as a Navy Lieutenant who served in the South Pacific in WWII, a Colorado business man who was involved in Oil & Gas, the ski industry, real estate and other entrepreneurial endeavors, member of the Order of the Knights of Malta and the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, and a generous and devoted father and husband. Visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM with Rosary to follow at 7 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave., Denver. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Children's Hospital Foundation, 1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80218. 2005 Dec 24 CHARLES W. RAY, of Golden, CO died at home December 24. Preceded by wife of 53 years, Mary, and his son David. Survived by sons Richard and Rush; grandsons Brett and Cade; sisters Polly Donnell, Nettie Hall and Frances Watts. Charlie was born December 29, 1923 in Temple, TX. He served with the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific; graduated from the University of Houston; worked at Phillips Petroleum, Northern Natural Gas and Ashland Oil; he was the 1978 President of the Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen. Dec 22 BENNY T. DUMAS, 72, of Houston TX died 12/22/05. He enjoyed a 32 year career with Chevron Corp before retiring in 1992. He was a native of El Dorado, AR. Dec 15 WILLIAM BURTON "BILL" PHILLIPS, bn in Springfield, MO to William Elliott and Anna Lois Powell Phillips on Jan 18, 1924. He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and then earned a JD at Missouri University in 1952. He then joined Shell Oil for a 35 year career. Dec 7 CLAYTON TODD HARPER passed away at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver as a result of a tragic car accident in Eastern Colorado. He was a landman for Devon Energy Corporation. Nov MARRIED - Former DAPL President ROXY BLU and Greg Forst. Nov 8 TERRY HOFFMAN, WILLISTON, N.D. — Terry Hoffman, 57, a longtime Williston resident, formerly of Billings, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, 2005, in his home in Williston, of natural causes. A funeral will be held in Billings on Monday afternoon, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m., at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary in Billings. Interment with military honors will follow at Mountview Cemetery in Billings. On Nov. 21, 1947, Terry was born to Jack and Florence (Uerling) Hoffman in Miles City, Mont., along with his twin brother, Kerry. Terry was raised in Billings, attended several different elementary schools, graduating from Billings Senior High with the class of 1966. He attended Eastern Montana College in Billings for two years until he was drafted into the Army. He entered service in May of 1968 at Fort Lewis in Washington, eventually entering into Army intelligence at Fort Holabird in Baltimore. Terry served in Vietnam with the Army Intelligence for his assigned year and a half. In an effort to keep his brother, who was in the Army infantry, from having to serve in Vietnam, Terry extended his tour of duty and served another year. He was the recipient of numerous medals and commendations. He was honorably discharged in July of 1970. At the end of his duty, he returned to Billings where he drove truck for his dad and was a hod carrier for a construction business. In 1977, he started as an independent landman in Plentywood, Mont. He found his way to Williston in 1979. Terry’s life was his work as a landman. He enjoyed the traveling it entailed, worked all the time, met many wonderful people, and made many a friend along the way. He was the type of individual one would proudly call “friend,” very loyal, generous and kind, and one that could be counted on in a time of need. As a younger man, he found time to hunt. As time passed, he spent more of his time fishing and playing golf with friends and his brother, Kerry. He loved spending time with his family, his mom, sister, brother, nieces and nephew. He belonged to the Elks Lodge, the American Legion and the American Association of Petroleum Landmen-AAPL. Surviving Terry are his mom, Florence in Billings; his brother, Kerry and his wife, Carol of Williston, and their daughters, Kacie, Darcy and Dana Hoffman, all of Fargo; his sister, Vicki Sticka of Billings and her son, Kerry Sticka and wife Kendra of Anchorage, Alaska; two great-nephews, Tanner and Collin; one great-niece, Jordan; and his special friend, Cindy Hendry. He was preceded in death by his father and all his grandparents. The Everson Funeral Home is caring for the family in Williston and Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary in Billings. Nov 6 EDWIN SMITH GRAHAM III, 65, of Graham, Texas passed away of lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Ann Chiles Graham, and sons John "Jack" Graham and Edwin "Win" S. Graham IV. Oct 18 J. RICHARD “DICK” ROWAN, 79, of Midland TX died 10/18/05. He was raised in Breckenridge, TX. After WWII he attended the University of Texas on a football scholarship. Twice, Dick earned the honor of being named to the All Southwest Conference Football Team, and played with teammates Tom Landry, Bobby Layne, Dick Harris, Ben Proctor, and Bud McPherson in the Orange, Cotton and Sugar Bowl games. He worked as a landman for various companies in the Roswell and Midland areas. Sep 27 ROBERT MARION. McCOMMON, JR., (1955-2005). Son of Robert and Evelyn McCommon, born on March 2, 1955. After a brave fight with lymphoma, Robert died on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 in Houston, Texas at the age of 50. Sep 18 RONALD G. SPENCE, Oct. 21, 1940 — Sept. 18, 2005. Ronald G. Spence, of Boulder, died of heart failure Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, in Thornton. He was 64. The son of Pollyanna Manche Spence and Dale D. Spence, he was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kan. On Oct. 7, 1961, he married Donna Van Zandt, in Boulder. A graduate of Boulder High School, he received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Redlands in California. After completing his law degree from the University of Colorado, he worked as an attorney and was president of Ladd Petroleum and Duncan Energy Co. Following retirement, he worked for the Boulder Recreation Athletics Department until 2004. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association and the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Survivors include his wife, of Boulder; a son, Van Zandt Spence, of Superior; a daughter, Julie Spence Gefke, of Superior; and five grandchildren. May 13 DONALD GENE HAWKINS, 71, of Mineola TX. He was a member of Broad Street Church of Christ and served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Grand Saline and Shrine Sharon Temple in Tyler. He was a past member of the AAPL and East Texas APL. He received the 1983 Brantley Jackson Memorial Award given by the East Texas APL and was past president of the Mineola Youth Foundation. Aug 8 DON LEWIS, 74, a retired independent landman in Tyler, TX, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Professional peers call Don a great landman and an excellent trainer for many landmen who began their careers with Shell. July 23 MITZI D. THOMPSON, born Feb 16, 1956, passed away after a long illness. Mitzi worked as an independt petroleum landman in Texas and Colorado, where she founded Willhite Land Services. July 15 MONTY RIAL, Family, friends, and employees of CDX Gas LLC and its affiliates said goodbye to Monty Rial today. The CEO and founder of CDX Gas, LLC, Monty fought a courageous battle against cancer. He passed away in Dallas at the age of 63. Monty is survived by his wife Suzanne D. Rial, sons Monty H. Rial Jr. and Matthew B. Rial; daughters Nan Rial Otoupal and son-in-law Mark Otoupal, grandchildren Jessica Otoupal and Peter Otoupal, Leah Rial, Rebecca Rial Frolich and son-in-law Peter Frolich and Katherine V. Rial. He is also survived by his mother Vera Brown Rial; and his brothers and sisters-in-law Larry and Nita Rial of McGehee, Arkansas and Hamilton and Peggy Rial of Dallas. Monty was a proud husband and father. He was also a philanthropist and an astute businessman. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, Rial worked in finance and management for energy, real estate, manufacturing, mining, and other businesses. His true pride and crowning achievement was the founding of CDX Gas, and its affiliate companies. Monty was a pioneer in the development of unconventional technologies for the extraction of coalbed methane (CBM) natural gas resources. He is responsible for numerous patents in CBM development. Jul 12 N. TED LEE. He was born in Kinmundy IL on March 9, 1933. He was a landman for 30 years and was past president of the AAPL and the Michael Late Benedum Chapter. 2005 DAVID PHILLEY, President of Woodley Exploration, passed away at the age of 80. Jun 25 RON BOOKMAN - 52, of Evergreen, died unexpectedly while mountain biking with his friend, Robin Hill, in Pine Valley Ranch. Survived by daughter Jill Tayler; special friend Robin Hill; also survived by parents Jack and Helen Bookman; brother Gary (Sharon) Bookman; sister Karen Bookman, all of Colorado Springs; nieces Lisa (Tony) Segree and Holly Bookman; and former wife Mary Dunmire. Ron was a member of Alpine Search and Rescue for 20 years. Jun 20 GERALD ELDOR "JERRY" RUPP, of Dallas, TX died. He was born in 1938 in Chicago, IL. He worked for Atlantic Richfield for 27 years and then was an independent for 12 years. Jun 9 W. "JIM" BAUMGARDNER, HAPL President in 1964, died in Austin on June 9th. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. May 28 JOHN D. FULTON, longtime AAPL member passed away on May 28th. May 13 DONALD GENE HAWKINS, 71, of Mineola TX. He was a member of Broad Street Church of Christ and served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Grand Saline and Shrine Sharon Temple in Tyler. He was a past member of the AAPL and East Texas APL. He received the 1983 Brantley Jackson Memorial Award given by the East Texas APL and was past president of the Mineola Youth Foundation. May 12 JOHN S. WEATHERLY, Callon Petroleum Co. senior vice president and chief financial officer, passed away May 12. Weatherly was with Callon since 1980. “John has been a part of our management team for a quarter of a century and has been an important contributor to our current success,” says Fred Callon, chairman and chief executive. “Our deepest sympathy and condolences are expressed to his family; he will be greatly missed by all of us.” May 4 ROBERT L. WHITING passed away May 4 in College Station , Texas , where he was a Texas A&M University petroleum engineering professor since 1949 and a petroleum consultant. Whiting was cited in 2000 in Hart Energy Publishing's “100 Most Influential People of the Petroleum Century.” May 1 LARRY GRUBB passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Larry was 55 years old and had worked as a Landman in the Michigan Oil Patch for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife Dawn and two sons Damon and Paul. Larry was a Certified Professional Landman, an excellent title analyst, lease buyer and curative specialist. He was a member of MAPL, MOGA and AAPL. May 18 WILLIAM M MAJORS, JR. died. He graduated from the OU School of Law in 1934. He served as president of Cal-Ray Petroleum Corp. since the 1950. He was instrumental in establishing a curriculum in petroleum land management at the University of Oklahoma in 1958. He was the recipient of the 2003 AAPL Lifetime Achievement Award May 12 ALFRED LAMSON, 87, died at his residence in . He was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Lafayette since 1937. He was a partner in Lamson & Bennett, Inc., Emerald Oil Company and Lamson/Onshore Petroleum Corporation. He served as a director of Comet Drilling Company, Jack/Wade Drilling Company and Alpine Mud Company. At the time of his death he served as chairman of the board of Lamson Petroleum Corporation. May 9 JEROME B "JERRY" GUINAND passed away. Born 12/16/1927, he served in the US Navy, graduated from the University of Colorado and was active n the oil and gas industry until 1995. He served as a consultant in Utah and was a member of the AAPL for more than 40 years. May 7 CLAUDE SMITH WILLIAMS passed away in Alvin Texas. He was born 10/24/1914 in Odessa, TX. He was a graduate of Hardin Simmons University and received a law degree from the University of Texas in 1939. He was a landman for Atlantic Refining Company (now ARCO). Apr 20 JAMES "JIM" M. FULLER, passed away following a brief struggle with cancer. He was born in Hemphill, TX on 4/29/1936. In 1954 he attended the University of TX in Austin, majoring in geology. He later proudly served his country in the Texans National Guard in Fort Hood, TX. In 1968 Jim formed his own company in Bakersfield, CA. Fuller Oil Company at one time employed 70 people. The company continued to operate until his death. He was a long standing member of the AAPL, Bakersfield APL and served as an AAPL director represention Region VIII. April 14 MARRIED - DOUG CULLEN got the bug to marry Debbie Bailey Down-Under on a recent trip to Australia. Doug is a landman with Stone Energy and Debbie is in the geology department at Bill Barrett. Best wishes to them both. Mar 27 DR. BURT K. SCANLAN, 71, of Norman OK died 3/27/05 at a local care center. He was born J/2/1934 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Waukesha. In 1969 he moved to Norman where he served as a professor of management, director of the division of management and directed the petroleum land management program at the University of Oklahoma. He built the undergrad petroleum land management program, the first of its kind in the nation, into an accredited program. 2005 RODGER W. GARRITY, chief executive officer and president of Allenergy Inc. , Santa Ana, Calif., has passed away. Garrity was the founder of Allenergy. 2005 LAWRENCE G. RAWL, former chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Corp. (now ExxonMobil Corp. ), Irving, Texas, has passed away. He was 76.Rawl began his career with Humble Oil & Refining Co. , the predecessor to Exxon Co. He was named president of Exxon in 1985, and in 1987 he was elected chairman and CEO, a post he held until he retired in May 1993. 2005 DONALD AXFORD, a former chairman and director of Canadian Superior Energy Inc., Calgary , has passed away. Axford initiated the search for oil and gas offshore Atlantic Canada and was recently recognized as the first OTANS Petroleum Pioneer Award recipient. During his 28-year career, Axford contributed to many exploration programs with Mobil Oil and was instrumental in assisting Canadian Superior with its entry into offshore Nova Scotia . Feb 24 W.M. “BILL” BEASLEY JR. died 2/24/05 at the Dubois Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Magnolia, AR and lived in Shreveport since 1973. Beasley was a CPL and began his career in 1955 working for McAllester Fuel Company, and later for Placid Oil and Franks Petroleum. Feb 17 DONALD KEITH ROBERTS passed away in Billings on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at the age of 67, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past Christmastime. His son was at his side. Don came into this world in Butte on Nov. 5, 1937, as the first of three children born to Ernest and Mildred Roberts. He was raised with his brother, Lawrence, and sister, Roberta, in the house their father built in Whitehall. Don was a Boy Scout, rock hound, musician and athlete. He excelled at academics, played varsity football and basketball, and performed in the band for the Whitehall High School Trojans. Don graduated as his class salutatorian in 1955. Don graduated from the Montana School of Mines (Montana Tech) with bachelor and master's degrees in geology and petroleum engineering. Don also earned a JD from the University of Wyoming School of Law. Later in life, Don was awarded two honorary doctorates from Montana Tech. While a student at the Montana School of Mines, Don was attending geology camp near Yellowstone Park during the 1959 earthquake. This natural disaster brought him together with Patricia Healow of Billings. They were married the following year on Sept. 15, 1960. One year later, Don and Pat had their son Lawrence, followed by daughters Laura in 1963 and Linda in 1970. Intelligent and fortunate, Don prospered in the petroleum industry. In Billings, he began his career with Cardinal Petroleum and then Palmer Oil. With his partners, in 1979, he formed Beartooth Oil & Gas Company, where he worked until his death. He was a member of the Montana Geological Society, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the State Bar of Montana and a president of the Billings Petroleum Club. A lifelong sports fan, Don coached Little League Baseball and junior high basketball. He always had season tickets for Mustangs and Legion baseball, and Billings Public and Central High Schools. He rarely missed a game. He played tennis regularly until a few years before his death. Service to his community was paramount to Don's life. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1962. He had been a Boy Scoutmaster at Broadwater Elementary School, a member of the Billings Public Utilities Board and the Gang Task Force. He was honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Montana School Administrators Association, and he volunteered as a bus driver for the St. Patrick's Church homebound ministry. Don's last act of service was to donate his corneas to the Lions Eye Bank. Don knew that education allowed him to attain his aspirations. His belief in education and devotion to young people led him to serve on three superintendent search committees for the Billings Public Schools, the finance committees for both the Billings Public Schools and the Billings Catholic Schools, the Billings Area Catholic Education Trust (BACET) board, the Montana Tech Foundation board, the board of the St. Labre Indian School and as a chairman of the Mayfair fundraiser for the Billings Catholic Schools. Don also established a scholarship in his brother's memory for Whitehall High School graduates. Over the years, Don and Pat opened their home to a number of young people whom he loved dearly, including Aubrey, Becky, Sheila, Javier, Natalia and Kelli. He was "Grandpa Don" to numerous children. Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother, father-in-law Robert Healow, and sister-in-law Barbara Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children Lawrence Roberts, Laura Roberts and Linda Gray and her husband Dan, all of Billings; Don's beloved grandchildren, Samuel and Cynthia Gray, and their soon-to-be-born sibling; his sister, Roberta (Jerry) Smith of Three Forks; aunts Ursula Lehtola of Missoula and Irene Benson of Billings; mother-in-law Mary Healow of Bozeman; and several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Feb 7 NINA VEST died at her home in Fort Worth. She was born 2/9/1943 and was a lifetime resident of Abilene until moving to Fort Worth in 1997. She was a senior division order analyst working for Range Resources in Fort Worth. Jan 7 JAMES L. "JIM" GUY, a long time, well-respected landman from Bakersfield, California died. 2004 Dec 15 LOUIS STEVEN MADRID, Independent Landman, passed on December 15, 2004, in Denver, CO. Louie was a generous compassionate man who cherished his family and friends. An athlete and brave risk taker, he achieved success and earned the respect of those who knew him. Motto: My word is my bond. Born to Joe and Viola Madrid on February 21, 1933, Louie is already missed by his beloved son, Steven Sedgwick Madrid; sisters, Bea Chapman, San Francisco and Alice Murrell, Spanaway, WA; brothers, Fred (Sally) Madrid, Cheyenne, WY and Al (Rafaela) Madrid, Las Vegas, NV, Mary Hollingshead (dear Aunt Pita), Aunt Ursula Martinez and Uncle Ray Madrid and devoted friend Cassandra Herbert. Nov 16 CARL B. FIELD, 79, died of pancreatic cancer at his daughter's home in Cascade, MT on November 16, 2004. Carl was one of the main independent landmen in Western Montana and along the Rocky Mountain Front. He spen close to 50 years in the business, operating many years from his office in Choteau. He was also a partner in the J.A. Swanson Agency, an insurance and real estate business. Carl is survived by three daughters (Chris, Sharman and Rachel), and a son (Burr). Sept 25 MARVIN DAVIS, the private investor who spent more than 30 years in Denver making his fortune in oil and gas, real estate and entertainment, died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 79. Davis owned scores of pricey, flashy properties, including 20th Century Fox, Aspen Skiing and Pebble Beach. With a net worth of $5.8 billion, he was listed 30th on Forbes Magazine's most recent list of America's richest people. "He really had the Midas touch," said Denver businessman Barry Hirschfeld, a longtime friend. "And he was as charitable as he was grand. He was a large man who enjoyed a successful business career. He was an innovative guy in business and philanthrophy." Paul Messinger, an exploration manager for Davis Oil and longtime friend, said Davis never sought the spotlight for his generosity. "He was a lot like his father, he gave to charities, mostly anonymously," Messinger said. "He did lots of those kind of things without his name being known. He wanted to take care of people who were less fortunate because that the way he was built, and he did it mostly without any fanfare." Marvin Davis was born in Newark, N.J., the son of a successful garment-industry businessman. After earning a bachelor's degree from New York University, he and his father joined forces, lit out for the West and created an oil and gas exploration business whose success brought Davis his lifelong nickname, "Mr. Wildcatter." The Davis Oil Company made its fortune by buying inexpensive oil and gas leases in the Rocky Mountain region, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma. Davis later applied the same approach to real estate. He bought the 22,000-acre Phipps Ranch property for $13.7 million. At the urging of co-investors, he soon sold the land at a profit of more than $13 million to a California developer who turned the property into Highlands Ranch. He always regretted caving in to the pressure to sell, he confided to Hirschfeld. The Davis Oil Company enjoyed enormous profits during the 1970s oil shortages, when Shell, Amoco, Exxon and Davis were the four most prolific oil exploration companies. "He who drills the most wells, wins," Davis said, quoting his friend H.L. Hunt, when pressed on the secret to success. That capacious attitude shaped his professional and personal lives. Among his first money moves as a millionaire was attempting to buy the Oakland A's baseball team in 1977 for a reported $12.5 million. Davis withdrew his offer after the league refused to let the team relocate to Denver. He and his wife, Barbara Levine Davis, established a wide reputation for their lavish homes and flamboyant parties. Yet in other ways, Davis clung to tradition. Happily married, he never joined the other millionaires who dumped their first wives for trophy models. He stayed close to his children, and always asked about friends' children by name. The Davises' charitable donations and fundraisers matched their lifestyle in extravagance. They championed childhood diabetes research as their pet cause after their daughter, Dana, was diagnosed with the condition in 1977. The same year, they created The Children's Diabetes Foundation at Denver, which supports the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. "When their daughter was diagnosed, there was no place here for her to be treated," said longtime Davis friend Arlene Hirschfeld. "They had the wherewithal to take her to the Mayo Clinic. They thought about the kids who don't have the wherewithal. And now, kids come from all over the world to be treated there." In 1978, the Davises began hosting the Carousel Ball, a gala fundraiser that became an instant A-list event for socialites. For years, the Carousel Ball marked the annual zenith of the Denver social scene, attracting the famous as well as the wealthy. The guest list became even more star-studded in 1981, when Davis bought 20th Century Fox Film Corp., creating a well-exercised Hollywood pipeline. The multitude of stars and cognoscenti at the Carousel Ball left even Hollywood celebrities dumbfounded. Attendance was virtually mandatory for Fox Studios' celebrities, and when Davis recruited Barry Diller from Paramount in 1984, the number of luminaries increased. Though Davis sold Fox to media mogul Rupert Murdoch in 1985, he remained a powerful force in the entertainment industry. He made several attempts to buy CBS, NBC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. His final attempt to invest in show business was an unsolicited offer of $15 million for the entertainment assets of Vivendi Universal, including Universal Studios. The offer was rejected. Davis, an avid golfer, maintained two polished wood lockers at Cherry Hills' exclusive Glenmoor Country Club even after he moved to California. He owned the Pebble Beach Co., the California resort that features four of the most famous golf courses in the U.S., until 1990, when he sold it for $841 million to Japanese investors. The Davises held scores of fundraisers for Democrats, including Rep. Pat Schroeder and Sen. Hillary Clinton. In 2001, Davis held a $5,000-a-plate fundraiser at his Beverly Hills home for Clinton's U.S. Senate campaign, enriching her campaign by nearly $1 million. Survivors include Barbara Davis, his wife of 53 years; daughters Patricia Ann Davis Raynes of New York City, N.Y., Nancy Davis Rickel and Dana Davis, both of Los Angeles; sons John Davisof Beverly Hills, Calif. and Gregg Davis of Houston, Tex.; sister Joan Chorney; and 14 grandchildren. Services will be private. Sept 13 ROBERT L. McCAMEY, of Fort Worth. He was former president of the Fort Worth APL. Aug 10 WILLIAM RICHARDSON LOW, of Houston Texas. He was formerly with Trunkline Gas Company and Vice President of Exploration for Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Aug 7 PAUL N. "RED" ADAIR, a world-renowned oil-well firefighter who revolutionized the science of capping exploding and burning wells, has died, his daughter said. He was 89. Adair founded Red Adair Co. Inc. in 1959 and is credited with battling more than 2,000 land and offshore oil well fires, including the hundreds of wells left burning after the Iraqis fled Kuwait at the end of the Persian Gulf War in 1991. The 5-foot-7 Houston native proudly spent his 76th birthday clad in his traditional red overalls, swinging valves in place as his crews capped 117 Kuwaiti wells left burning by retreating Iraqi troops. Adair, who finally did retire in 1994 and sold his company, was instrumental in expediting the shipment of crucial supplies and equipment into Kuwait by testifying before the Gulf Pollution Task Force and meeting with then-President George H.W. Bush about the logistics of the firefighting operation. Thanks in part to Adair's expertise, a firefighting operation expected to last three to five years was completed in nine months, saving millions of barrels of oil and stopping an intercontinental air pollution disaster. Jul 14 RONALD B DIE, 62, died of a heart attack at his home. He had been working for broker firm T.S. Dudley & Associates on a project at ConocoPhillips. Jul 4 THOMAS GAYLORD "GAY" DOROUGH, died. He was 92 years young. In addition to his life membership status with the DAPL, he was the 1985 winner of the Hall of Fame Award and a charter member of the Rocky Mountain Pioneers. Gay had been a fixture in the oil and gas industry for 69 years. He began his career as a scout and landman for Gulf Oil in 1935 before becoming an independent oil and gas operator in 1948. He will be missed.   RODNEY WALTER JEFFREYS, 77, died at home in Jackson, Mississippi after an extended illness. He began his career as a draftsman and an oil scout before becoming an independent oil lease broker.   JOHN S. HOFFMAN, an AAPL member since 1955, died in Oklahoma City. After serving in the Air Force he was an independent landman. He attended Los Angeles City College and Hardin Simmons University. Jun 27 C.T. "TED" CLARK JR., longtime independent and company landman in Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. He died in Scottsdale, AZ. He was a member of AAPL beginning in 1957. May 2 BRENT NEAL TALBOT, a landman for Brechtel Energy Co., age 51, died at his home in Mandeville, LA after a fight with cancer. He was a member or the New Orleans APL and a member of AAPL. May WAYNE VINSON, president and chief executive officer of Midland, Texas-based Natural Gas Services Group (Amex: NGS) passed away as a result of lung cancer. Wallace Sparkman, a founder of the company, has assumed the duties on an interim basis. Apr 25 JAMES FREDERICK "JIM" FORD, of Chickasha, OK died at age 80. He graduated with a degree in business and worked in Ardmore, OK with his brother before relocating to Chickasha. He formed Ford Energy Corporation with his sons. He was a member of the Oklahoma City APL and a member of AAPL, earning his CPL in 1981. Mar 19 H.J. "HANK" MOEHLMANN, died in Tyler TX. Born in Chicago, IL in 1921, he was raised in Tulsa, OK and resided in Tyler for the last 40 years. He began his career with Stanolind Oil and Gas Co. in Houston as a landman. Later he formed Edge and Moehlmann with Bob Edge in Tyler. Their largest discovery was the Eustace Smackover Field. He was a member of the East Texas APL and earned the Pioneer Landman award. He earned his CPL certification in 1996. Mar 15 ELMER GLEN HAMILTON, a Houston landman, died at age 83. He worked for Shell Oil and Sohio. Mar 9 FRANK RALPH TIPSWORD, age 83, of Tulsa. He worked for Union Oil Company of Texas and later was chief land officer of Ethyl Corporation. Mar 8 WILLIAM BELLANO, former president of Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum Corp., (NYSE: OXY) passed away March 8. He was 91. Donations can be made to the Bill Bellano Foundation, 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1840, Santa Monica, Calif., 90401. Feb 8 JOHN GRANT WHITLOCK, age 48, of Edmond, OK. He was land manager for Turner Oil and Gas Properties. Feb 3 JAMES W. WIDEMAN, 80, of Houston TX. He was a former landman for H.L. Hunt, Penrod Drilling Co. and Stanolind Oil & Gas (later Amoco). Feb 19 DAVID EDWIN "ED" KILLAM JR., age 82, died at home in Beaumont, TX. He was an independent landman. Jan 19 DICK BICK, geologist and former President of Koch Exploration, died at home in Englewood, FL. Jan GERALD VAN HOOK, former Denver Landman. He is survived by Steve Van Hook, who was chosen by the DAPL as Landman of the Year in 2001. 2003 Dec 29 KENNETH H. "KEN" GRIFFIN, died in Midland, TX. Dec 27 LANIE A. FINLEY, age 97, of Fort Worth. Dec 6 H. MIKE BETTIS, died in Houston. He retired from Superior Oil in 1981 and then formed H.M. Bettis Oil and Gas Properties, which he ran until 1998. Dec 4 DAN ZARLENGO, died Thursday of kidney cancer. Our condolences to his family Dec JANICE CARROLL ABRAHAMSON, of Amarillo, TX, age 57. She worked for various law firms and oil companies, including Santa Fe Energy Co. and BP Amoco. She owned Phoenix Land Services. Dec STEVE KIRBY, 49, of Houston, TX. Nov 10 MAURICE J BROWN, 75, of Rapid City, SD, passed away. After serving the US Air Force he worked as a stock broker for several years before beginning a long career as a landman in South Dakota and Wyoming. He was a member of AAPL and earned his CPL in 2001. Oct 23 RAY RADER, On October 23, 2003, long time participant in the oil and gas industry, Ray Rader passed away. He was born in Raymond, Montana, but spent most of his childhood years in Hoven, South Dakota. He was a veteran of WWII in the European Theater, for which he was very proud. He was loyal to his country, to all his friends, and to the oil and gas industry that he loved. He began his career in Montana in 1951 as a landman and worked in just about every capacity in every state in the Rocky Mountain Region, as well as other regions. He was a founding father of the DAPL. He was a beloved individual and will be missed by all who knew him. As a long time friend said,”Ray was trusted by everyone who ever did business with him. His reputation was spotless. He was admired and respected throughout the industry.” Oct 31 ROBERT G. "BOB" WOODARD, passed away on October 31, 2003. Bob was a member of DAPL for many years and served as President from 1981-82. In addition, Bob was awarded Landman of Year in 1978 and served as Chairman of the Cappy Ricks Fund from its inception in 1987 until October, 1995. Bob was instrumental in raising funds for “Cappy Ricks” and making DAPL members aware of the Fund and its purpose (see Officers Forum, page 2). These contributions were made in a large part to the efforts and generosity of Bob Woodard. Bob helped educate scores of landmen over the years and will be irreplaceable to the organization. Bob will be missed by all those who knew him and who had the opportunity to enjoy his fun and generous personality. Oct 12 R.C. "BOB" ADDISON, age 88, died in Austin TX. He was employed by Marathon Oil Company from 1938 until he retired in 1981. He attended Texas A&M and later contributed to the formation of the PLM program at the University of Texas and the University of OK. Oct 3 DALE G. RETTINGER, 59, executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer of Petroleum Development Corp., Bridgeport, W.Va., since 1980 passed away Oct. 3. Oct STEPHEN LLOYD HURST, 37, of Newburgh, Indiana. He was former president of Tri-State Association of Professional Landmen. Sep 26 JAMES EDWARD ORR, 58, Tulsa, OK died open-heart surgery complications. Sept 15 FRED "TOMMY" JETER, II, Houston, TX Aug 23 JOHN WILLIAM BUFFINGTON, died of pancreatic cancer. John was a geologist for Four-Ten Exploration, and prior to that Chevron Oil Company. He is survived by his wife Donna, sons John Jr. and David, and daughters Anne and Amy. Aug 12 MICHAEL NEAL VICK, Fort Worth, TX Aug 8 CHARLES A. "CHUCK" DIXON, SR., Houston, TX Aug 8 CHARLES WAYNE ATCHISON, Gorman, TX. Wayne worked for Lone Star Producing for years and at Maynard Oil in Dallas, Texas. He was transferred to Lafayette in the 1950's. Wayne was a member of the Dallas Association of Petroleum Landmen since 1970. Jul 28 GEORGE NOBLE EDWARDS, Houston, TX Jul 22 CHARLES ARTHUR SAGE, 62 Jul 21 KENNETH W. BRILL, age 95, died. He started as a stenographer for Conoco in Ponca City and advanced to vice president and regional manager for the Rocky Mountain Region. He later served as chairman and chairman emeritus of Energy Corporation of America. He was a founding member of the Petroleum Club and a member of IPAMS. Jul 5 GUY C. SMITH, Ben Wheeler, TX Jun 29 JOHN BURT JAMES, 61, Katy, TX Jun 7 GLEN EDWARD VAGUE, Houston, TX May 17 WILDER KILGUS KUHN, 73, New Orleans, LA May 7 ROBERT W. BOBBY RATLIFF, 51, died of cancer Apr 26 REX HENRY RICHARDSON, 76, Littleton, CO, oil and gas explorationist died of ALS. Apr 24 BRUCE ALLEN STUDER, Casper, WY, died of cancer. He was President of the Wyoming APL in 1982 and a former landman for Burton/Hawks and later with Noonan Land Services. Apr 17 SIR J. PAUL GETTY JR., the reclusive American-born billionaire philanthropist and art lover who became a British citizen late in life, died Thursday. He was 70. John Paul Getty Jr. was born Sept. 7, 1932, the third of five sons of J. Paul Getty, nicknamed “Oklahoma Crude,” who built Getty Oil into a $6 billion fortune — making him the richest man in the world in his day. The bulk of Getty's fortune came from a family trust after the sale of Getty Oil to Texaco in 1984. His father, from whom he was estranged, left him only a nominal sum in his will. The younger Getty's fortune had been put as high as $2 billion, but he said much of it was in family trusts he did not control. In 1971, Getty's teenage son from his first marriage, John Paul III, was abducted in Italy and held for five months. It was only after the kidnappers cut off part of his ear and sent it to the family that the boy's grandfather agreed to help pay a reported ransom of $3.4 million. Apr 14 GEORGE R. BIXLER, JR., 87, Victoria, TX Apr 11 WILLIAM F. FANT, Metairie, LA Mar ERNEST L. "CHICK" WILLIAMSON, 78, Covington, LA, former CEO of Louisiana Land & Exploration, died of complications from surgery Mar 25 FELIX L NIGH, 75 Jan 27 BERNARD LEE "BERNIE" HOUSE, 76, Midland, TX, former president of AAPL, passed away Monday, January 27.Bernie's friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday January 30, 2003, at First United Methodist Church in Midland, located at Main and Ohio Streets. Following the service will be a reception and luncheon St. Mark's Methodist Church, located at 1701 Main Street, Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.Memorials should be sent to Hospice of Midland, Inc., 911 W. Texas Ave., Midland, Texas 79701, or your favorite charity. Jan 19 JAMES F. "JIM" HOLCOMB, former land manager of Cities Service Oil and Gas Company. Jan 17 EDWARD SAMUEL VOISINET, 60, Houston, TX Jan 13 LEON CHALMER SMITHERMAN, Independent Oil Producer, bn April 24, 1917 at Arkansas City, KS. He was a driller, producer and operator in the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions. He was a life-time member of the Wichita Petroleum Club. Survivors include his wife, Cora, son Leon Jr. and wife Beverly Jean of El Dorado, KS; brother Glen of Wichita, sister Krolynn of Wichita KS, and his first wife Dorothy of El Dorado KS. Jan 7 STANLEY J. BOUNDS, 91 Jan 4 DONALD HERBERT CANFIELD, 77 Jan 2 CONNER D. SMITH, JR., Jackson MS, 50, died at home on January 2, 2003. Conner was a Petroleum Landman and worked in the oil and gas industry for over twenty years. He was a writer, musician, and music publisher. He was the owner of Moonflight Publishing Company. As a general partner in LaserGraphics he was the inspiration, and a writer, for MS Muse, Jackson's Music Magazine. He served on the musician talent search board for Jubilee! JAM. He was the former owner of Stateless Graphix, a web design and hosting company. He was instrumental in the design and creation of tunesmith.com, an organization based in Nashville, TN, that mentors young country artists from across the nation. He created www.landmen.net, a website dedicated to the independent petroleum landman. Survivors include his wife, Kay McMurray of JacksonÒ; daughters Melanie S. Melton of Brandon, and Kimberly D. Smith of Jackson; parents, Conner D. Smith, Sr., and Joyce N. Smith of Raymond; sister, Cathy S. Paterson of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, Scott N. Smith of Raymond, and Kevin D. Smith of Decatur, GA; also surviving him are three granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. 2002 RAYMOND CHORNEY, bn 1919 in Springfield VT. He graduated with a degree in geology from the University of New Hampshire and obtained his master's degree from the University of Utah. He started his career in the petroleum industry in 1945 with the US Army Corps of Engineers. In 1950 he went into business for himself in Casper, WY. He formed Chorney Oil Co. in Wyoming in 1964 and moved the company to Denver in 1973. He was married to Joan Davis, the sister of Marvin Davis. He is survived by 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Dec 11 DENNIS IRWIN, geologist, of Boulder, CO died after a long illness. Dennis received an MA in Geology from the University of Colorado in 1952 and a Phd. in Geology from the University of NM in 1969. He was President of RMAG in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Patricia. Dec 6 ROBERT L BAYLESS, SR. of Farmington, NM died Friday after a long illness. He grew up in Tulsa and after graduating from the University of Tulsa he married Bernice Williams. He worked for Gruner Co and later for Western Geophysical before partnering with J Gregory Merrion dba Merrion & Bayless. In 1997 IPAMS named him Wildcatter of the Year. He was the owner of Oil & Gas Production and is survived by his wife, Bernice; sons Tucker and Robert Bayless; and dtrs Cindy Roberts and Betsy McCord. His sons are also in the oil industry. Nov 22` J. CURTIS STARR, 99, Mount Vernon IL. He was born August 14, 1903 to John Nelson Starr and Elizabeth Rosabel Starr. He graduated from Northern Oklahoma Junior College and the University of Kansas in 1925. He was an independent landman, acquiring leases throughout IL, IN, KS, KY, MT, ND, SD and TX. He is survived by his nephew, Keith Bennett of Denver. Oct WYATT THOMAS NORMAN JR., 81, of Corpus Christi. Oct 24 SHELBY T. ALEXANDER, 82, Houston, TX. Oct 22 STEVEN M. YATES, 43, Roswell, NM. Steve was Corporate Director, Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer of Harvey E. Yates Company. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, children Emily and Andrew, parents Jim and Nancy Yates of Santa Fe, and sister Aeron Yates of Roswell. Sept 9 HATSELL SIMPSON, of Genesee, died after suffering a stroke. He was one of the originals with Berco until he retired several years ago to spend more time with his two daughters and wife. Aug J GREGORY MERRION, bn in Chicago in 1929. He graduated from Tulsa University in 1951 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and later worked for British American Oil Producing Co. He married Rita Van Meter. In 1960 he moved his family to Farmington NM and in 1965 he partnered with Bob Bayless. His son, T. Greg Merrion is now running Merrion Oil & Gas. July 12 PAT KEATING, a Denver landman who formerly worked with Sam Gary died unexpectedly last weekend. Jun 24 RONALD E. LENGERICH, 49, Petroleum Engineer. He is survived by his wife Judy and children Matthew, Benjamin, Christopher and Breanne. Jun 7 KCS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PASSES AWAY Houston, TX, June 7, 2002 - KCS Energy, (NYSE:KCS) announced today with great sorrow the passing of its Chairman STEWART B. KEAN, 68, after a brief illness. Mr. Kean had served as non-executive chairman of the company since 1988. He had been president of Utility Propane Company, a former subsidiary of KCS from 1965 to 1989. Mr. Kean was a past president of the National LP Gas Association and past president of the World LP Gas Forum. He was also president of the Liberty Hall Foundation and a director of Elizabethtown Gas Company and Sovereign Bancorp. Stewart was a good friend and his wisdom and guidance will be missed by KCS. We extend our sympathy and prayers to his family and friends KCS is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of natural gas and crude oil with operations in the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast regions. Jun 3 RAYMOND M. NORMARK, retired geologist, 82, died May 31, 2002 in Denver. He is survived by his wife Edna; son Bill (D.J. Normark; daughter Kristi (Russ) Sandstede; and brother Don Normark. Burial at Fairmount Memorial Terrace. April 15 ROBERT THAYNE BIRDSONG, SR., 77 of Golden died on April 15. He was born in Hoisington KS on Sep 20, 1924. He was President of Regal Drilling Company, CEO and President of Webb Resources and Chairman of Bird Oil Corporation. He is survived by his wife Shirley Birdsong, his children Robert T. Birdsong, Jr. Lark Birdsong, Allen C. Birdsong, Lisa Birdsong, and John Birdsong, 7 grandchildren. Services will be held Friday 1 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver. Interment to follow at Golden Cemetery. Mar 27 LEONARD WILLIAM HEINY, 79, of Evergreen died March 22. Burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Heiny was born in Appleton on Jan 1, 1923. He married Marilyn Famer in 1978. He served in the Army during WWII. He was a geologist and manager of mineral exploration. Survivors include sons William of Arvada, Kristopher of Lakewood, stepson James Broaddus of NV, Andrew Broaddus of ID, Robert Broaddus of Idaho Spgs, sister Letha Brubaker of Broomfield, 9 grandchildren. Mar 21 JACK E DEETER, 64, Denver Landman and former President of the DAPL 1988-1989 died today of a heart attack. Jack was the DAPL Landman of the Year in 1991. He was co-owner of Nautilus Oil and Gas Company, Executive Vice President of AAPL from 1990 to 1997 and was a major force in the creation of the North American Prospect Expo (NAPE). He was honored last June at the AAPL Annual Meeting with a Life Membership and was also honored at NAPE this year. He was born Dec 13, 1937 in Holton KS and graduated from Wichita State University. He earned a master's degree in counseling from Emporia State Teachers College, and a Ph.D. at Kansas State University. He taught and coached in high schools in Holton, Augusta and Topeka KS before moving to Denver. Services were held Sunday the 24th at 2 PM in the Trinity United Church in Denver. Survivors include his wife, the former Barbara Pendleton; 3 children, Diane Deeter of Denver, Danna Haverty of Kansas City and Scott Deeter of Fort Collins. His wife has asked that any contributions be made to Trinity United Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver 80202. Mar 19 CHARLES H. MURPHY JR., Murphy Oil Corp. founder died March 19 at the age of 82. Since 1941, Murphy saw the family's business expansion from a small southern Arkansas operation to a domestic integrated oil company. He was president from 1950-72, chairman and chief executive officer from 1972-86 and chairman from 1986-94. He was director emeritus of the company since 2001. Mar 16 JOHN NICHOLS BACKUS, 94, of Denver died March 16, 2002. Mr. Backus was born in Columbus OH on June 1, 1907. He married Katherine Day in 1939. He served in the Army Air Forces during WWII. He was an oil executive. Survivors include son John Jr. of Centennial; dtr Carolyn of Denver; 2 grandchildren. Mar 15 WILLIAM L WADE, JR., 69, of Arvada, an oil and gas exploration worker, died March 15 in Wheat Ridge. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd.He was born April 27, 1932, in Lyons, Ga. He was a first lieutenant in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Save the Children Foundation and Arvada Covenant Church.He is survived by a brother, Ovid, Hawkinsville, Ga.; and three sisters, Orlands Wade, Montrose, and Olga Wade and Opal Wade Nelson, both of Hawkinsville. Contributions may be made to Victory Outreach Youth Program, 1590 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80219. Mar 12 MYRLE F HOFFMAN, 81, of Littleton died March 12. Burial at Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Hoffman was born in rural Harlan County NE on March 31, 1920. He married Carol Ann Hanson in 1964. He was an accountant, tax consultant and worked in the oil and gas business. He was a member of the full Gospel Businessmen's Assn, Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents, Public Accountants Society of Colorad, Denver Assn of Petroleum Landmen and the Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Assn. Survivors include his wife; son Richard Combs of FL, dtr Deanna Goff of FL, sister Charlotte Zietz of Denver, 4 grandchildren. Published in March 18, 2002 Rocky Mtn News. Mar 11 RALPH CORMANY, 80, died at home in Camarillo, CA. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque IA. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942 but joined the Marines, serving in WWII and later the Korean War. In 1950 he graduated from law school and worked for Standard Oil and Hancock Oil. He was President of the AAPL in 1960. Mar 7 KENNETH D. WELLS, 58, died due to complications from septic shock. He was a landman for Texaco and a member of the SW Louisiana Oil Scouts. Feb 28 JOAN D. GARBARINI, 68, of Northglenn died March 6, 2002. Services were March 11. Mrs. Garbarini was born in Mamoroneck, NY on June 30, 1933. She married to Denver geologist George Garbarini in 1950. She was Past President of the RMAG Auxiliary. She was a Realtor and owned her own brokerage, Garbarini Ltd in Northglenn. She received the Realtor of the Year Award in 1984, and Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996 from the North Metro Denver Realtor Association. Survivors include her husband; dtr Terri of Denver; son Stephan of CA, 2 grandchildren. Feb 24 ELLIS NATHANIEL JONES, 80, of Sterling died Feb. 24. He was born in Abilene TX on March 16, 1921. He married Barbara Cross in 1949. He was an oil and gas lease broker with Skelly Oil Co. and later became an independent. He was a charter member of the AAPL and a member of the DAPL. He served 20 years on the Sterling City Council. Survivors include his wife; dtrs Marcia Jones Burnham of Fort Collins, Kathy Jones Fischer of Iowa, son Don of Sterling, brother Dr. Bill Jones of TX, 6 grandchildren. Published in Feb 27, 2002 Rocky Mtn News. Feb 21 TYLER KEITH MARKS, 70, of Castle Rock died Feb 21. Mr. Marks was born in Denver on Feb. 7, 1932. He married Patricia Pointer in 1956. He served in the Army. He was a geologist and president of Marks Oil Inc. He was a member of Castle Pines Golf Club and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Survivors include his wife; son Stephen of Columbine Valley, dtrs Shelley of CA, Stacey of MT, brother Richard of Texas, mother LaVonne of Denver, 3 grandchildren. Feb 16 JOHN W MCCARTHY, 84, of Augusta KS, formerly of Colorado, died Feb 16. Burial was as Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta KS. Mr. McCarthy was born in Oklahoma on Feb. 26, 1917. He worked for Halliburton Oil Co for 22 years. Survivors include sons Johnny and Glen, both of KS, Michael of Brighton; daughter Linda Ridge of Kansas; seven grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Published in 19 Feb 2002 Rocky Mtn News. Feb 15 RICHARD A. MORRISS, 80, of Littleton, an employee of Chevron Oil, died Feb 15 in Denver. No services were held. There was cremation. He was born April 2, 1921, in Roswell NM. He was a pilot in the Navy during WWII. On May 19, 1944 he married Mildred Wolfe. He worked for Chevron Oil Co. for 32 years. He is survived by his wife; a dtr Carolyn of Fairfax VA; and 4 sisters, Dorothy Lucky, Kathleen Jones and Shirley McBride, all of El Paso, TX and Frances Bowman of Dallas. Feb 15 DEWEY I PARROT, 80, of Brush died Feb. 15. He was born in Gibbtown MT on Nov 27, 1921. He married Janet Preis in 1963. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was a petroleum engineer for Amoco Oil. Survivors include his wife; son Clark of Littleton; stepdaughter Elizabeth San Miguel of Littleton; brother Harold of Montana; a sister Manila McGuire of Arizona, 5 grandchildren. Published 21 Feb 2002. Feb 9 Prima Energy landman CINDI TANNER married GARY WEIDE in Cancun, Mexico. Congratulations and best wishes, Cindi and Gary! Feb 1 COURTNEY BARNES, a Denver landman died today. No further details are available at this time. Jan 31 WILLIAM J DANCER, 83, of Grant NE died Jan 31. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mr. Dancer was born in Dewey OK on Oct. 3, 1918. He married Ida Griffin in 1950. He served the the Army Air Corps and Army. He received the Bronze Medal. He was an independent oil and gas lease broker affiliated with Phillips Petroleum Co, Pure Oil Co, and The Amerada Oil Co. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife; daughter Darlene Glassburn of Littleton, sister Suzanne Sparks of OK...pub Feb 13, 2002 in Rocky Mtn News Jan 23 LINN ADAMS, geologist, 78, of Littleton, died Jan 23. He was born July 10, 1923 in Scotia, NY. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University. He was a lieutenant in the Army. On June 5, 1948, he married Gwen McConaghy in Scotia. He worked for Chevron for 18 years before becoming vice president of Exploration in 1966. He was president and chief executive officer of Mandrel Industries Inc and vice-president and regional manager for Champlin Petroleum Co. He was a former director of Centennial Chamber of Commerce and Intrawest Bank of Southglenn. He was a member of AAPG, API, Denver Petroleum Club, and the Cherry Hills Country Club. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Tom of Longmont and Mike of Chapel Hill NC, two brothers Doug, and Dave, both of Denver; and four grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Jan 17 HOWARD "LEE" L. GARRETT, 77, of Houston, formerly of Golden died Jan. 17. Inurnment at Golden Cemetery. Mr. Garrett was born in Porterville CA on Sept 8, 1924. He married Helen Annabelle Crawford in 1949. He was a field geologist for Shell Oil Co/Pecton. Suvivors include son Charles "Matt" of Golden. Published in Feb 25, 2002 Rocky Mtn News. Jan 15 LESLIE J. "LES" MYHR, 53, died unexpectedly today from complications due to a heart attack he suffered last December. He was born October 2, 1948 in Alliance, NE and graduated from CSU with a degree in Sociology. Les began with Louisiana Land and Exploration and later went Independent, working on his own deals. He began full-time last August with Westport Oil & Gas. He married Linda McGuirk on Feb. 25, 1989. He is survived by his wife, Linda, sons Berndt "Barry" and Scott of Westminster; daughter Lisa Baker of Overland Park KS; 2 stepsons Darrell and Mark Stout of Denver; stepdaughter Dawn Stout Martinez of Westminster; father E.B. of Sun City, AZ; 2 sisters Sandra Henson of Denver and Donna of Fort Collins. His son Barry Myhr is also a landman and DAPL member. Jan 14 FRANK HALSEY HOUCK, 79, of Littleton, a retired attorney, died Monday in Littleton. Services at 10 am Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S University Blvd. There was cremation. He was born Feb. 6, 1922 in Independence KS. On July 9, 1950 he married Billie Taft in Tulsa OK. He was a medical technician in the Army during WWII. He worked for Amoco Oil and Burns & Wall law firm. He was active on the legal and legislative committees of the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association. He was a trustee for the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute. He was an honorary member of the Legal Foundation. His interests included magic and golf. He is survived by his wife; 2 sons, Stephen of Littleton, and David of California. Contributions may be made to Alzheimers's Association. Jan 10 CHARLES L. WHITTINGTON, 83, of Denver died Jan 10. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born in Xenia, OH on Jan 19, 1918. He married Alice Doyle in 1954. He served in the Army during WWII. He was a geologist for the Department of the Interior. Survivors include his wife; son Stephen of Maine; brother James of OH and 2 grandchildren. Published Jan 15, 2002 Rocky Mtn. News. 2001 Dec 16 DONALD STANTON WALKER, 78, of Littleton, a petroleum geologist, died Dec 16. Interment was in Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born Aug. 28, 1923 in Petersburg, VA. On Oct 31, 1953 he married Esther Bibelheimer in Denver. He is survived by his wife; 3 sons, James of Aurora, Ronald of Littleton and Wallace of Parker, a sister Lila Lock of Lexington KY and 4 grandchildren. Published in 20 Feb 2002 Denver Post. Dec 13 JAMES ABERCROMBIE PENDLETON, 55, of Boulder died Dec. 13, 2001. He was born in Reading PA on 6 Nov 1946. He married Nancy Haffey in 1969. He was a licensed professional geologist and the scientific and technical coordinator for the Division of Minerals and Geology of the Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources. He was a member of the AIPG and numerous other geology assns. He was past president of the Colorado Engineering Council. Survivors include his wife; mother Mary Vernon; brothers Joseph III, Philip all of PA; sisters Mary Conway Phypers of CT, Stephanie of VA, Jeanne Davis of CA. Published in Rocky Mtn News 28 Dec. 2001 Dec 9 CARL EDWARD YOST, 74, of Lakewood died Dec. 9. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born in Savannah, MO on 3 Oct 1927. He married Arla Vandruff in 1954. He was a geophysicist with Union Pacific Resources. He was a member of the Barbershop Singers Society and Denver Geophysical Society. Survivors include his wife, sons Alan of MA, Vernon of CA, a grandchild and a step-grandchild. Published in 26 Dec. 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Dec 3 JOSEPH CARL ANDERSON, 48, died today, after an extended battle with colon cancer. He was President of Anderson Oil Company and son of its founder, Donald B. Anderson. He was born in Roswell to Donald B and the late Patricia Gaylord Anderson. His adventures took him from the depths of the ocean to the tops of mountains. He was an eclectic man who loved history, climbed most of Colorado's Fourteeners and Mount McKinley and Mount Rainier, and taught his children how to scuba dive. He was also a very fine professional phtographer. He served on several boards, including the Jargon Society of Winston-Salem NC and Metro Community College of Denver. Recently he engaged in extensive archaeological research on the Santa Fe Trail, along with his archaeologist brother-in-law Kenneth Farnsworth. "He loved being in nature" said his former wife and close friend Susan Cooper. "That's where he felt totaly free and totally inspired". Mr Anderson made numerous trips to Brooks Range in Alaska where he'd be dropped off by a bush pilot in the middle of nowhere and get picked up two weeks later, Cooper said. He is survived by his children, Martha Cooper Anderson and David Gaylord Anderson; friend Susan Cooper; sister Sarah and her husband, Ken Farnsworth, brother Don and his wife, Becky; and father Don and stepmother Sally. A memorial will be held December 30. Nov 15 AUGUSTUS LONG, former Chairman and CEO of Texaco died at his home in Virginia. He was 97 years old. During his 41 years with Texaco, Gus served as President from 1953 to 1956, as Chairman of the Board and CEO from 1956 to 1965, and as Chairman of the Executive Committee and CEO from 1970 to 1971. Published in Rocky Mtn Landman Jan 2002 issue. Nov 14 FRANK S. KEMPER, 77, of Coal Creek Canyon died Nov. 14. He was born in Chicago on May 15, 1924. He married Patricia Hamlin in 1973. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired oil exploration geophysicist with Mobil. Survivors include his wife; son Fred of TX, dtrs Betty Boudot of MI, Constance Jetton of TX, stepdaughter Amy Nutt of TX, 9 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Published in 6 Dec 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Nov 20 JAMES C. LANE, 79, of Centennial, died Nov. 20. Mr. Lane was born in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 1921. He married Maggie Murphy in 1992. He served in the Army during WWII. He was an operations manager for Chevron Oil Co. He was a member of Chevron Retirees Assn. Survivors include his wife; son Tim Stevens of CA, dtrs Marianne Estrada of CA, Lisa Stennes and Michele Schick, both of CO, Molly Anne Tautrim of CA, brother Robert of CA, 2 grandchildren. Published in 22 Nov, 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Nov 15 EDWIN W MITCHELL, 91, of Littleton, an oil industry landman, died Thursday, Nov 15. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery. He was born Sept. 6, 1910 in Pink, OK. On Nov 15 1936 he married Martha Lea Burton in Shawnee, OK. She died in 1989. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Littleton for about 30 years, and also was a member of the Lions Club, and New Mexico PGA Seniors. He is survived by a dtr, Jennet White of Littleton, a son Burton, of Denver, a sister Chapley Robinson of Shawnee, 3 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. Published in Nov. 18, 2001 Denver Post. Nov 9 SETH G. EBY, JR., Seth G. Eby Jr., an independent oil and gas landman and investor and former state legislator, died Friday. He was 91.Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church under the direction of Moore's Rosewood Funeral Home. Eby was born in Pueblo, Colo., on Aug. 28, 1910. He and his family moved to Tulsa in 1919. While attending the University of Tulsa in 1930, he was elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. After graduation he served as a Tulsa County tag agent during the 1930s. He is survived by three children, Mary Hickok of Tulsa, Lois Eby of Wolcott, Vt., and Frank Eby of Tulsa; a sister, Patricia Stunkard of Tulsa; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Nov 5 LUCRETIA MAE CRISTANELLI, 67, of Aurora died Nov. 5. Mrs. Cristanelli was born in Old Fort, NC on Nov 24, 1933. She was an oil and gas lease analyst. Survivors include sons Anthony of NM, Stephen of Longmont, Martin of TX, dtr Susan Atkinson of Littleton, brothers John and Robert Sawyer, both of MI; sister Lillian Delaine Daughtridge of NC, 3 grandchildren. Published in Nov. 9, 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Nov. 2 BRUCE HASSINGER, 60, of Denver died Nov. 2, 2001. He was born in Duluth MN on June 30, 1941. He married Sally Gilb in 1969. He was a geologist. Survivors include his wife; son Reed of Denver; daughter Abbey Fujiyashi of OR, brother Richard of MN. Published November 8, 2001 in Rocky Mtn News. Oct 27 LEO J MILLER, 76, of Evergreen died Oct 27, 2001. He was born in Long Beach CA on 27 Jan 1925. He married Julia Perkins in 1950. He served in the Army as a First Lieutenant during WWII. He was an exploration geologist. Survivors include son Stephen of Craig; dtrs Christine of Maryland, Catherine Batten of Fort Collins; sister Marilyn Wiusie of CA; 5 grandchildren. Oct 26 JOHN M GOLDEN, 44, died after a 7-year battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He graduated from the Univ. of Houston-Downtown in 1985 with a PLM. In 1989 he joined UNOCAL. He attained his CPL in 1991 and aded the ESA designation 2 years later Oct 25 EVERETT R. CARR, 95, died. He was born on 27 Dec. 1905 in Neodesha, KS. He retired as an oil landman with Parker Drilling Company. He was a member of the Petroleum Club in Tulsa. Oct. 20 ANTHONY "TONY" KOENIG, 45, of Englewood, a consultant, died October 20, 2001. Interment was in Central City, NE. He was born April 24, 1956 in Abilene, TX. On Dec. 22, 1979 he married Janet Prochaska. He worked for several oil and gas operators before starting a consulting career. He was a member of IADC and SPE. His interests included all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his wife; 3 children, Sydney, Evan and Jesse; his parents, John and June, Green River, WY; and a sister, Kathy Rathbun, of Omaha. Published in 15 November, 2001 Rocky Mtn. News. Oct 20 J. LYMAN HILL, 84, of Loveland died Oct. 20. Memorial services were Oct. 27. Mr. Hill was born in Topeka, KS onApril 2, 1917. He married Willette Scagell Price, 1941. He served in the Army. He was a petroleum geologist and retired from Gulf Energy in 1983. He was affiliated with Petroleum Inc. and Kissinger Oil in Denver and Sunray Oil Co. in Wichita, KS. Survivors include his wife; dtrs Barbara Lay of Loveland, Brenda Smith of Littleton; son John Lyman Hill of Kiowa; brother Thayne Kershaw Hill of Oklahoma City; 5 grandchildren. Published Nov. 7, 2001 in Rocky Mountain News. Oct 13 ROBERT D. ST. JOHN, 80, of Littleton died Oct. 13, 2001. Mr. St. John was born in Sheridan WY on 1 Aug 1921. He married Barbara Lyon in 1947. He was an oil and gas lease broker and a member of the Mineral Law Institute. Survivors include his wife; son Robert Lyon of Dillon, Thomas of Littleton, dtr Ann St. John Kemf of Highlands Ranch, 6 grandchildren. Published in 26 October 2001 Rocky Mtn News Oct 11 JAMES F. GATEWOOD, died October 11 in Tyler TX. He was born on Aug. 4, 1919 in Wellington KS and moved to Tyler in 1977. He was a member of both his local association and the AAPL. Oct 9 MICHAEL REMMERS, 42, of Golden died Oct. 9. He was born in Lincoln NE on Jan 2, 1959. He was a geologist and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Survivors include mother Alvina "Babe"; father and stepmother Terry and Sharleen; brother Douglas; sister Bryce, all of Nebraska. Published 30 October 2001 in Rocky Mtn. News. Sept 30 ELLIOTT LEE "BRUCE" CUNNINGHAM, 76, of Denver died Sept. 30, 2001. He was born in Worthington, MN on Feb. 1, 1925. He married Mary Wollet in 1965. He served inthe Army Air Forces in WWII. He was a landman and title abstractor. He was a member of DAPL and AAPL. Survivors include his former wife, sons Scott, Brian, Brad Ballard, Gregory Ballard, Dtr Deborah Dugan, sister Harriett Osterman, brother Claire "Buck"; 10 grandchildren, 1 gr-grandchild. Posted October 10, 2001 in Rocky Mtn News. Sept 29 JOHN HERBERT MCELROY, 81, of Aurora died Sept. 29, 2001. He was born in Worth County, MO on Oct 25, 1919. He married Nell Hayer in 1941. He worked in oil exploration and mining. Survivors include his wife; daughter Judith Ann Purvis of Lakewood, sisters Ann Jahnke of Aurora, Ramona Hanson of AZ, 2 grandchildren. Published in October 16, 2001 Rocky Mtn. News. Sept 20 RANDALL "RANDY" A. BRIDLE, 75, of Lakewood died Sept. 20. He was born in Portsmouth, NH on Oct. 18, 1925. He married Ann Elliott in 1955. He served int he Navy during WWII. He was retired from Chevron USA Inc. Published in 25 Sept 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Sept 19 BILL VANDERSLICE, 84 of Greenwood Village died Sept. 19. Mr. Vanderslice was born in Waxahachie, TX on Dec. 10, 1916. He married Jean Wagenhauser in 1942. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was a geologist. Survivors include dtrs Karen of Englewood, Victoria of Greenwood Village, 3 grandchildren. Published in 4 Oct. 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Sept 19 LOWELL E FAUST, 76, of Aurora died Sept. 2001. Mr. Faust was born in Shubert NE on Sept 19, 1924. He married Barbara Morse in 1955. He served in the Army Air Forces during WWII. He was a geophysicist. Survivors include his wife; son Anthony of CA; dtr Leslie of CA, 1 grandchild. Published in 18 Sept, 2001 Denver Rocky Mtn News. Sept 17 ROBERT GLENNON LISTON, 85, of Denver died Sept 17. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mr. Liston was born in St. Louis on Sept 8, 1916. He married Margaret Liston in 1943. He was a salesman for a petroleum company. Published 21 Sept, 2001 in Rocky Mtn News. Sep 15 PAT TRACY married his neighbor, BARBARA LYNCH. In attendance were Duane Haley, Dan Rowe, Bob Merrill, Bob Richardson, and their spouses. Congratulations! Sept 2 KENNETH EARL BODINE, 75, of Denver died Sept 2, 2001. Mr. Bodine was born in Denver on FEb 7, 1926. He married Patricia Proulx in 1953. He was an international oil lawyer. He was a member of the Colorado Bar Assn. Survivors include his wife; son Paige of Boulder, dtrs Beth Chisholm of Louisville, Kim Chisholm of CA, 4 grandchildren. Published in 18 Sept, 2001 Denver Rocky Mtn News. Sept 2 ROBERT C. ROEHRS, 70, OF Greenwood Village, a petroleum geologist, died Sept 2, 2001 in Aurora. Services were in Crystal City, MO and interment was in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Crystal City. He was born May 6, 1931 in Graniteville, MO. He served with the Air Force from 1948 through 1952. On March 30, 1956 he married Shirley McHenry in Columbia, MO. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in geology from the University of Missouri. In 1979 he was president of the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States. He was a member of AAPG, RMAG, and WGA. He is survived by his wife; a dtr, Lizabeth Swynarczuk, Riverside, WY, 2 sons, Robert Jr. Centennial and Louis Fulton, Menlo Park, CA; 4 sisters Jane Atkins and Norma Robinson, both of Jacksonville IL and Karen Declue and Patricia Lalumandier, both of Festus MO; 5 brothers, Donald, Jacksonville, David, Concord IL, James of Bethany IL, Gerald of Thornton and Randy of St. Louis and a grandchild. Published in Sept. 12, 2001. Sept 1 ANTHONY MARIO DiRENZO, 78, of Arvada, a geophysicist, died Sept 1, 2001 at home. Services were Friday at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. There was a cremation. He was born May 13, 1923 in Superior. He received a master's degree in mathematics and studied meteorology for three years. On Aug 10, 1946 he married Joanna Lucille Angelini in Denver. He was a member of Denver Geophysical Society and National Geophysical Society. He is survived by his wife; a son, Anthony F. of Arvada, 2 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren. Published 12 Sept 2001 in Denver Post. Aug MINETTA A MILLER, of Denver died recently. She was the former office administrator for the Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen. Visitation will be August 30, 2001 from 4-8pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Graveside Services will be Saturday at 11 am, Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, SD. Aug 10 NEIL OKAMOTO, 52, of Aurora, an oil and gas accountant died Aug 10, 2001 after an extended battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his daughters, Christina and Sarah, Mother Evelyn, and brothers Melvin and Norman.There was cremation. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in his home town of Cheyenne WY. Aug 6 CHARLES E. "CHUCK" SCHWAB, 54, of Englewood, an oil company vice president, died Aug. 6. Services were Aug. 11, at Drinkwine Family Chapel. Interment was in Littleton Cemetery. He was born April 13, 1947, in Denver. In August 1995, he married Jessica Lizarraga in Lima, Peru. He earned a petroleum engineering degree from Colorado School of Mines. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Janella, Lima; parents, Dorothy and Elmer, Englewood; two brothers, Gary and Glen, both of Englewood; and a sister, Cindi Walker, Englewood. Aug 5 JAMES V. BOXELL, 84, of Golden, a worker in the oil exploration drilling industry, died Aug. 5 2001 at home. He was born May 18, 1917 in Eldorado KS. On March 15, 1941 he married Pauline Davidson in Salem IL. He was a member of Petroleum Pioneers. He is survived by his wife; 3 dtrs, Beverly Herman of Champaign IL, Mary Gallivan of Lakewood and Carol Campbell of Lander WY, a son Jim of Lakewood and 7 grandchildren. Published in 13 Aug 2001 Denver Post. Aug 4 RAY F. DIETRICH, 73, of Englewood died Aug. 4. Mr. Dietrich was born in Prague OK on 30 Aug 1927. He married Carolyn Parsons, 1952. He was a geologist. Survivors include sons Randy of TX, Clay of Boulder; dtrs Leslie Parker of MI, Cali of Boulder. Published 11 Aug. 2001 in Rocky Mtn News. Jul 25 ALICE QUESENBERY McEACHIN, 86, of Lakewood died July 25, 2001. Services were July 26. Mrs. McEachin was born in Tulsa, OK on 29 July 1914. She married Wright "Mac" McEachin, 1949. She was a geologist and a homemaker. She was a member of the RMAG Auxiliary and past member of AAPG. Survivors include her husband; sisters Marcella and Virginia Quesenbery, both of OK. Published 3 August 2001 in Rocky Mountain News. Jul 21 THOMAS SNYDER PACE, 90, of Denver died July 21. Services will be 2pm Saturday July 28 at Fairmount Little Ivy Chapel. Mr. Pace was born in Clayton, NM on Sept 6, 1910. He married Cecile Owens, in 1939. He was an independent Landman and attorney and worked for Atlantic Richfield for many years. He won the 1986 Hall of Fame award from the DAPL. Survivors include daughters Susan Guma of NY, Cile and Jane, both of Denver, sons Bruce of OR, Tom Jr. of WA, Sam of Crestone, Bill of NY, Dudley and Ted, both of Denver; brother John of Texas; 12 grandchildren; 5 gr-grandchildren. Published in 25 July 2001 Rocky Mtn. News. Jul 7 MARK A. HILL, landman and son of fellow-landman Gene Hill, died on July 7, 2001. He is survived by his father, wife Jodi, and 3 month old daughter Grace Anne. Jul 6 PATRICK FRANCIS BREEN, 41, of Greenwood Village died June 22. Services were private. Mr. Breen was born in Orleans, France, on April 11, 1960. He was a geologist at Grant Environmental Inc. Survivors include sisters Kathleen Frakes of Nevada, Eileen B. Stoddard of Elizabeth; brother Thomas of Fort Collins; parents Anne and Thomas of Greenwood Village. Published in Rocky Mtn. News. Jun 25 CHARLES E. TITUS, Oil and Gas Pioneer, dies at 83. One of the Rocky Mountain regions's oil and gas industry pioneers, Charles E Titus, 83, died June 25 in Englewood. Mr. Titus retired from Lakewood-based KN Energy and its related companies in the late 1980s, where he had served as vice president of KN Energy and Wester Oil Co. KN Energy, once the second-larges energy company in Colorado, was purchased by Houston-based Kinder Morgan in 1999. Although Mr. Titus was involved in petroleum exploration globally, his expertise and passion were in Rocky Mountain and midcontinent oil and gas exploration, said his daughter, Shauna Titus Levinson. Mr. Titus began his career during the Depression with Amerada Petroleum in Tulsa, OK. He transferred from Tulsa to Casper with Sinclair Prairie Oil Co. in 1940. He worked as an oil scout and landman for many years, gathering intelligence and information about drilling activities in areas of interest to oil companies. Later he was instrumental in opening fields on the North Slope of Alaska in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Mr. Titus was a former director of the AAPL, the Denver Petroleum Club and the DAPL. He served as president of the Rocky Mountain Petroleum Pioneers and the Rocky Mountain Oil Scouts Association. Born in Tulsa, he graduated from Tulsa Central High and the Oklahoma School of Law and Accountancy. He received a bachelor's degree in susiness administration from the University of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn, in 1963, and his second wife; Geraldine "Gerry" Titus, in 1999. He is survived by daughters Shauna of Denver and Dana Parker of Fort Collins; grandchildren Elizabeth McCaffery, Jay Levinson, Dawn and Mike Parker; and sisters Jacqueline Rutledge of Tulsa and Florence cobb of Warner Robins, GA. Services were held at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral in Denver. Published in July 20, 2001 Rocky Mountain News. Jun 25 PAUL F. CATTERSON, 80, of Evergreen died June 25. Services were private. Mr. Catterson was born in Indianapolis on Feb. 10, 1921. He married Mary English, 1958. He was a petroleum landman. He was a member of Petroleum Pioneers and Wednesday Morning Coffee Clatch. Survivors include sons Ron of Evergreen and Dave of Washington; daughter Shelly of Evergreen; sister Mary Jane Hull of Florida; three grandchildren. Published in July 3, 2001 Rocky Mountain News. Jun 20 LAWRENCE FRANCIS ATTAI, 59, of Houston, formerly of Highlands Ranch died June 20. Services were June 26, with burial at Olinger Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Attai was born in Trinidad on Sept. 4, 1941. He married Maria Foon, 1965. He was an engineer in the petroleum industry. He was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Survivors include his wife; daughters Alison Calloway of Colorado Springs, Beverly Garrison of Castle Rock; sisters Joan, Rita, both of Canada, Raphaela of the West Indies; brothers Lennox, Kenneth, Michael, all of the West Indies; two grandchildren. Published June 29, 2001 in Rocky Mountain News Jun 7 GEORGIA PADDACK, 86, of Denver died June 7. Mrs. Paddack was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Feb. 14, 1915. She married Lawrence Paddack, 1934. She was a secretary at Shallow Water Petroleum, an office manager for Empire Petroleum and started Denver deHaas Asphalt Co. She was a member of Ports of Call Travel Club. Survivors include sons Laurence; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Published June 22, 2001 in Rocky Mountain News Jun 6 ROBERT A. CADIGAN, 82, of Lakewood died June 6 in Colorado Springs. Services were June 13, with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mr. Cadigan was born in Glen Falls, N.Y., on June 10, 1918. He married Geraldine Thorwart, 1944. He served in the Army. He was a geologist. Survivors include sons Robert Jr. of Colorado Springs, Daniel of New Mexico, Timothy of California; daughter Patricia Janitell of Colorado Springs; eight grandchildren. Published June 22, 2001 Rocky Mountain News June WALLY STEWART, Casper geologist died in June 2001. He was born in December 1929 in Elkhart, KS. He graduated from the Uniersity of Kansas in 1951. He served in the United States navy from 1951-1957 and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. After the military he worked for Amerada Petroleum in Midland and Hobbs, NM. In 1969 he moved to Casper and managed an exploration office for Raymond Oil. Survivors include his wife Barbara, and three daughters, Dena, Julie and Gail. He was preceded in death by his father. Published in June 2001 Rocky Mountain Oil Journal. May 17 JAMES W. GIBSON, 82, of Henderson died May 17. Services were May 22, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Gibson was born in Galveston, Texas, on Nov. 2, 1918. He married Barbara Tiffany, then Margaret Gurley, then Penny Bishop. He was a self-employed petroleum engineer and oil and gas producer. He was a member of the Cherry Hills Country Club and the Denver Petroleum Club. Survivors include sons James of Henderson, John of Morrison. Published in June 19, 2001 Rocky Mountain News Apr 1 SCOTT LESLIE MOTE, 45, of Englewood died April 1, 2001. Mr. Mote was born in Denver on Nov 27, 1955. He was a research technician for Marathon Oil. Survivors include son Nathan and Daughter Sarah, both of Englewood, mother Betty Lois Wolf; sisters Cheryl Rosell of Conifer, Cindy Lawson of Aurora; brother Richard Johnson, Jr. of Arvada; companion Alberto Trujillo. Published in April 20, 2001 Rocky Mtn News. Apr Omni Energy Services Corp., Carencro, La., president and chief executive officer DAVID JEANSONNE and a passenger were killed Feb. 10, when a private jet he was piloting crashed near Pecan Island, La. Jeansonne, 40, brought the company public in December 1997. He is survived by two young daughters. Ocean Energy Inc. founder and Omni investor Billy Rucks has assumed the roles of chairman and interim CEO. "David's achievement in founding and growing the company can never be overstated," he said. "Due in large part to David's vision and strong leadership, Omni is a market leader with a deep management team, and is poised to take advantage of the continuing recovery in the oil and gas seismic industry." Mar 10 THOMAS ANTHONY MAZZA, 44, of Englewood died March 10, 2001. Mr. Mazza was born in Bellefonte PA on Nov 10, 1956. He married Peggy Ann Moses in 1982. He worked in the oil and gas industry [transcribers note: he was a seismic geologist] and was a ski instructor. Survivors include his wife; dtrs Alyson and Danielle, both of Englewood; sisters Laura Dixon of CT, Virginia of PA, Susan Van Etten of MA, brothers David of CT, Serafino Paul of PA. Published in Rocky Mtn News on March 14, 2001. Feb 24 RAE ADRIENNE ORIOL CUSIMANO, 45, of Arvada died Feb 24, 2001 in Brighton. Burial was in Louisiana. Mrs. Cusimano was born in New Orleans on 3 Sept 1955. She was a Land Specialist for a local oil and gas company [Shenandoah]. Survivors include sons Nicholas, Jacobi and Michael, all of New Orleans; mother Audrey Oriol of New Orleans, sisters Ann Oriol Strain and Joan Oriol, both of Louisiana, brother Dale Oriol of Louisiana. Published March 3, 2001 in the Rocky Mtn News. Feb 11 A.V. ROBERTSON COE, 82, of Denver died Feb 11, 2001. Mr. Coe was born in Philadelphia on July 11, 1918. He married Twila Smith in 1942. He served in the Army during WWII. He was a geologist head of U.S. Exploration at Husky Oil Co. He was a member of American Assn of Petroleum Geologists. Survivors include his wife; dtr Twila Woods of CA; sons Rob of TX; Howard of Northglenn; sister Ruth Fergusson of PA; brother James of FL; 3 grandchildren. Published 3/3/2001 in Rocky Mtn News. Feb CHARLES SCHUSTERMAN, the founder of Tulsa-based Samson Resources Co., died of acute respiratory distress syndrome. He was 65. Schusterman built privately held Samson, which he founded in 1971, into one of the 20 largest U.S. upstream independents. Diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 1983 and given six months to live, he spoke regularly about the power of positive thinking and tried to be a role model for others with fatal diseases and physical limitations. 2000 Dec 29 DAN B. COMFORT, Mobil Oil Supervisor, 98, died Friday [Dec 29, 2000]. He was 98. Graveside services will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver. He was born Dec 6, 1902 in Dallas. In 1926 he married Gladys More in Electra TX. She preceded him in death....He is survived by a dtr, Esther Nicholas of Denver and 2 grandchildren...for further details see 1/3/2001 Denver Post. Dec 27 JACK F. ALGER, 80 of Englewood CO died Dec 27, 2000. Inurnment at Hampden Memorial Gardens. He was born in Casper on Aug 17, 1920. He married Bernadine Henion in 1942. He was a transportation representative for Phillips Petroleum, a member of Civitan, and Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include dtrs Deanna Jones of Aurora CO, Sharon Callow and Donnelle Richards, both of CA, 6 grandchildren, 4 gr-grandchildren. Published 1/1/2001 in Denver Rocky Mtn News. Dec THOMAS S. "TY" YANCEY, JR. , Petroleum Landman, 53. Thomas S. Yancey Jr. of Denver, a petroleum landman, died Sunday. He was 53. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Fairmount Mortuary 430 S. Quebec St. Denver. Entombment will be in Fairmont Mausoleum. He was born Aug. 8, 1947 in Tulsa OK. Yancey earned a degree from the University of Tulsa. He was a member of the America Association of Petroleum Landmen and Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Mary Jane, a sister, Carla Yancey Grant, Denver; and brother Clyde, Edgewood NM. Contributions may be made to any charity. Published 13 December 2000 in Denver Rocky Mtn News. Nov LARRY W. BRUMMETT, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Oneok Inc. has died following a two-year battle with cancer. Oneok president and chief operating officer David Kyle said, "Larry was a great leader and a wonderful friend to all who knew him. It is a tribute to him that we have such a great team of employees at Oneok who will move forward with the focus and vision that he has set for the company during his years of leadership." Brummett became chairman, CEO and president in 1994. Under his direction, Oneok was transformed from a local gas company with assets of about $1 billion to a diversified gas company with assets exceeding $5 billion. Nov 8 JIMME K. GLENN, 80, of Highlands Ranch, an oil industry attorney and landman, died Nov 8, 2000 in Littleton. Graveside services were Monday at Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born Jan 25, 1920 in Rich Hill, MO. He served in the Army during WWII and the Korean War and retired as a lieutenant colonel. In 1945 he married Dorothy H Kincaid. He earned a law degree from the University of Tulsa. He was a member of the Petroleum Club and VFW. His interests included skiing and golf. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Susan Kahm, Westminster, and Sally of Littleton; two sons, Robert of San Francisco and Jim of Greenwood Village; a sister Betty Livers of Kansas City MO; 7 grandchildren; and a gr-grandchild. Jun 26 JOAN EVANS ANDERMAN, a patron of the arts in CO and the West died 26 June 2000...Born in Kansas City MO, she married oilman George G. Anderman in 1953 and moved to Denver 2 years later....[her husband died in 1995]. She is survived by her brother Jerome Evans of South Lake Tahoe NV; a dtr Ellen Anderman of Denver; 2 sons, Evan of Denver and Tad of Albuquerque; 5 grandchildren....see lengthy obit and photo in 27 June 2000 Denver Rocky Mtn News. Apr 19 CARL MARSHALL BOMHOLT, 76, of Aurora died April 15, 2000. Memorial services were April 19. Mr. Bomholt was born in Cheney KS on Jan 8, 1924. He married Kathryn Shaw O'Leary in 1948. He was a consulting Petroleum Landman. He was a second Lieutenant in the Air Force and served during WWII as a B-26 pilot. He was a former councilman for the city of Aurora. Survivors include his wife; dtrs Carol Shaw Benson of IL, Mary Sleap of Aurora; son Bruce of Parker; 5 grandchildren....published 20 April 2000. April 1 DAVID O. BEAR, 77, a retired independent oil landman, died Saturday, April 1, 2000 of a massive heart attack at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Graveside services were held Monday, April 3, 2000 in Parkway Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. James P. "Jim" Genesse officiating. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home of Ridgeland was in charge of the arrangements.A Denison, Texas native, Mr. Bear was a graduate of Denison High School and a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He moved to Jackson in 1969 to become associated with the late Homer Lynn, an independent petroleum landman. He worked with Mr. Lynn for 23 years, retiring in 1992.Mr. Bear was a charter member of the American Association of Professional Landmen; a member of the Mississippi Association of Professional Landmen, and was a member of Colonial Country Club. He was an avid golfer and a Methodist.Mr. Bear is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Margaret Ann Bear of Jackson.Memorials may be made to the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, 4395 South Dr., Jackson, MS 39209, or The American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213. Mar 30 WILLIAM G. HARE of Littleton, a Petroleum Geologist, died 30 March 2000. He was 74. Graveside services were Tuesday in Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born 23 November 1925 in Larned, Kansas. On 17 May 1974, he married Kathlyn Jones in Denver. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. His interests included woodworking. He is survived by his wife; and dtrs Lynn Shannon, Denver, Susan Stallings, Highlands Ranch, and Rachel, Trinidad...published 7 April 2000 in the Denver Post. 1999 and Prior 1999 KYE TROUT JR., bn 1917. He grew up in northeastern Indian. He attended the University of Texas and Penn State University, graduating with a degree in petroleum engineering. He began his career with Gulf Oil Corp. 1999 HARVEY E YATES, born in 1910 in Artesia, NM. As a teenager he worked as a tool dresser in the Yates field. He received his MS degree in Geology from the University of Texas. In 1950, Harvey and his brothers formed Yates Brothers Partnership, which became Yates Petroleum Corp in 1960. In 1968 he sold his interest in the corporation to his brothers. With his sons he then formed Harvey E. Yates Co., also known as HEYCO. IPAMS named him Wildcatter of the Year in 1990. He and his wife, Lucille, had five sons. 1999 PATRICK J. DeNIRO, of Golden, a retired attorney and landman, died 21 Dec. 1999. He was born May 17, 1922 in Brooklyn NY. He served in the Marines in WWII. He earned a law degree from the University of Wyoming. He woked for Texaco, Davis Oil Company, and later VP of InterAmerican Petroleum Corp (later named Kenai Oil and Gas Inc.). He retired from Sohio Petroleum Co. He was a member of DAPL and AAPL and was licensed to practice law in Colorado and Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Colleen, 2 sons, Raymond and Patrick, a dtr Cheri Jenkins, and a stepson Brandon Jenkins. 1999 ROBERT J. COVLIN, 70, Petroleum Engineer of Denver died 18 Dec 1999 in Lakewood. There was cremation. He was born 3 Nov 1929 in Sanish ND. He married Gloria Anderson on 1 Aug 1954 in Hartington NE. For further details see The Denver Post 30 Dec 1999. 1999 COLLIS P CHANDLER, JR., bn in Tulsa OK in 1926. After serving in the US Navy during WWII he graduated in 1948 from Purdue University with a mechanical engineering degree. Following graduation he joined Sohio Petroleum Co. He later formed Chandler-Simpson Inc., The Chandler Co. and various subsidiaries which were merged into Shenendoah Energy in December 1999. 1999 ROBERT J. COVLIN, 70, Petroleum Engineer of Denver died 18 Dec 1999 in Lakewood. There was cremation. He was born 3 Nov 1929 in Sanish ND. He married Gloria Anderson on 1 Aug 1954 in Hartington NE. For further details see The Denver Post 30 Dec 1999. 1995 GEORGE G. ANDERMAN, 1926-1995, born in Albuquerque NM. He served as a 2nd Lt. in the infantry in WWII. He later graduated from Princeton having received his doctorate in geology. After living for awhile in Wyoming, he moved with his wife Joan to Denver in 1956 with Shell Oil. He soon went out on his own, exploring in Wyoming, Oklahoma and Alabama, as well as discovering oil and gas in Alberta, Argentina, Chile, western Siberia, Papua New Guinea, the Phillipines and Trinidad Tobago. He was recognized in 1992 as the Wildcatter of the Year by IPAMS. He is survived by his wife Joan, and children Ellen, Tad and Evan. 1994 H.A. "DAVE" TRUE, bn in Cheyenne, WY in 1915. In the 1930s he attended Montana State University and in 1938 he married a Montana girl, Jean Durland. He began his oil career with the Texas Company. The True companies had their beginning in 1948 when Dave True, Jr. moved from Cody to Casper as manager and part owner of the one-rig Reserve Drilling Company. The company, after nearly going under in the brutal 1949 blizzards, grew to a five rotary drilling rig operation by 1951. In that year True, together with Douglas S. Brown, bought out the other interest owners of Reserve Drilling and formed a partnership known as True and Brown Drilling Contractors. In 1953, the two formed another partnership, True and Brown Oil Producers. The following year, True purchased Brown's interests and, in partnership with his wife Jean, changed the names to True Drilling Company and True Oil Company. Since 1954 several other firms have been organized by the True family, many connected with the petroleum industry and all based in Casper. They include Black Hills Trucking Inc., Belle Fourche Pipeline, Cambria Europe, Inc., Eighty-Eight Oil LLC, Equitable Oil Purchasing Company, Midland Financial Corp. (Hilltop National Bank), Toolpushers Supply Company, True Environmental Remediating LLC., True Geothermal Energy, and True Ranches LLC. The True associated companies employ about 875 people Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In 1981 IPAMS named him Wildcatter of the Year. 1994 THOMAS G VESSELS, bn December 11, 1913 in Enid OK. He studied chemical engineering at Notre Dame and then moved from Oklahoma to Texas where he began brokering oil and gas leases. On October 19, 1938 he married Mary Walsh in Mission, TX. In 1955 he moved his family to Colorado and in 1975 he founded Vessels Oil and Gas Company. In 1984 IPAMS named him Wildcatter of the Year. 1993 JAMES W. VANDERBEEK, bn 1926 in Soverville NJ. He retired from a 42 year career with Amoco Production Company. 1987 JERRY G. CHAMBERS, founder of Jerry Chambers Oil Producing Co and Jerry Champers Exploration Co went into the oil and gas business in 1952 seeking a tax shelter for growing profits from his transportation company Clipper Exxpress, based in Chicago. He was born in 1907 in Knoxville, TN and graduated in 1928 from the University of California at Berkley. He married Evelyn Hemmings in 1933 and served as a captain in the Transportation Cors during WWII. His company later grew into Axem REsources Inc., managed by his daughter, Merle Chambers

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