2004 HGS Member Remembrances

2004 HGS Member Remembrances Allen, Phillip HayesApril 28, 2004 Breard, Sylvester Quinn "Skip", Jr.August 23, 2004 Campbell, Angus Scott November 6, 2004 Coffey, Glen MorrisApril 7, 2004 Cokinos, Geneos Pete "Genel" November 7, 2004 Deschamps, Alfred Joseph October 8, 2004 Halbouty, Michel November 6, 2004 Hatley, Michael Dean June 26, 2004 Horton, Marvin Dean November 20, 2004 Jones, Garry DavisMay 6, 2004 Kunz, Howard Edward, Jr. March 12, 2004 Martin, Clyde DavidNovember 9, 2004 Nering, Lee G.March 28, 2004 Truman, Robert Bruce, II April 28, 2004 Turnbull, Wade William, Sr.April 23, 2004 Wehnes, Charles Leroy December 13, 2004Howard Edward Kunz, Jr. died March 12, 2004, at the age of 67. Mr. Kunz received his Bachelor ('59) and Master ('61) Degrees in Geology from the University of Oklahoma and was employed as a Geological Consultant. Mr. Kunz was an Active Member of the HGS and was honored by the Environmental & Engineering Geology Committee for his years of dedicated service. A donation will be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church.Lee G. Nering died March 28, 2004, at the age of 79. Following service in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Nering earned a B.S. in Geology in 1952 from Washington State University and a Masters in Geology in 1954 from the University of Washington. After retiring from his position as Vice President of Exploration for Home Petroleum, Inc., he worked as a Consulting Geologist in Florida. Mr. Nering was an Emeritus Member of the HGS. A donation will be made to the American Diabetes Association.Glen Morris Coffey died April 7, 2004, at the age of 52. Mr. Coffey's formal education included coursework at the University of Texas, the University of Houston, and Houston Community College. He was employed by Sanchez Oil and Gas Corp. as a Senior Geotech. Mr. Coffey was an Active Member of the HGS. A donation will be made to the HGS Undergraduate Scholarship Fund.Wade William Turnbull, Sr. died April 23, 2004, at the age of 88. Wade graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1939 with a B.S. in Geology. He retired from Exxon USA in 1976 as Manager of Exploration, completing a 37 year career. Wade was an Emeritus Member of the HGS and a distinguished volunteer to the AAPG. A donation will be made to the Alzheimer's Association.Phillip Hayes Allen died April 28, 2004, at the age of 63. Phillip graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1963 with a B.S. in Geology. During his successful career he worked for Coastal States, Texas Gas Exploration, CSX, Tenneco Gas Ventures, Trans World Exploration, and as a consulting geologist. Phillip was an Active Member of the HGS. A donation will be made to the HGS Undergraduate Scholarship Fund.Robert Bruce Truman II died April 28, 2004, at the age of 60. Bob attended St. Edwards University in Austin for two years before finishing his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal State - Long Beach in 1966. Bob had served as Director of Industry Affairs at Baker Atlas since 1998, and was President of Z & S, Inc from 1992-1998. He was Founder &a

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HGS Remembrances Committee
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Friday, February 18, 2005
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