IN MEMORIAM
Bharat N. Bham, CPG-9108 Bensalem, Pennsylvania
January 1, 1956 - September 12, 2018 Member 1994
Bharat was a valuable member of the AIPG National Screening Committee lending his expertise to the selection of new AIPG members.
Bharat’s brother Hemant Bham shared the following: “May God give eternal peace to the soul”
Shri Bharatbhai Navnitbhai Bham (62) of Bensalem- Pennsylvania (Originally from Bharuch-India) has passed away at his residence on Wednesday Evening, Sept 12th 2018
Bharat was the eldest son of Madhu and late Navnit Bham. He is survived by his 3 youmger brothers Hemant N Bham, Jyotinbhai N Bham, Vanraj N Bham.
He was most active, an energetic and dedicated Committee Member of our Gandhi Samaj of South Gujarat and Vraj. He was backbone of our Samaj. Besides his efforts to our Gandhi Samaj, Bharat was holding many responsible social positions at Vraj Bhumi PA and was active with the Democratic Party in Bensalem, Philadelphia Area various Societies.
He retired two years ago, then after he completely dedicated his life to different social activities.
Mr. Edward (Ned) T. Luther, CPG-419 Nashville, Tennessee
February 11, 1928 - September 28, 2018
Member Since 1965 Excerpt from Ned’s obituary -
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...after completing his freshman year at Vanderbilt University, withdrew to enlist in the Navy at the end of World War II. He resumed his education at Vanderbilt and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in geology, and then received his master’s degree in geology and chemistry, also from Vanderbilt, in 1951 (with a straight-A average!). He spent most of his professional life with the Tennessee Division of Geology, and reached the pinnacle of his career when he was named State Geologist of Tennessee in 1990. Ned was a Fellow in the Geological Society of America, and served as chair, vice chair, and secretary of GSA’s Coal Geology Division over the years. He was a charter member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and was a registered professional geologist in Tennessee and a member of the Vanderbilt chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi. He was the author or co-author of more than 40 professional publications, but the publication dearest to his heart was “Our Restless Earth: The Geologic Regions of Tennessee,” an affectionate description of the state he loved and called home for 74 of his 90 years.
Robert A. Orgain, CPG-5047 East New Market, Maryland January 17, 1946 - July 25, 2018
Member Since 1993 Excerpt from Robert’s obituary -
“Mr. Orgain graduated in 1974 from Indiana University with a major in geology. He served in U.S. Army from 1965 to 1969 during Vietnam. Mr. Orgain was president of the Environmental Consulting Services Inc. in Salisbury and in East New Market. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, and was a member of AIPG.”
John J. Amoruso, CPG-1745 Houston, Texas
February 14, 1961 - January 19, 2018
Member Since 1968 Excerpt from John’s obituary -
“Other than his family, geology was John’s passion! He was often heard saying, that he has never worked a day in his life, because he loved what he did so much. John was devoted and gave a lifetime service to the geologic profession includ- ing being the President of the AAPG in 1982-83 and also much involvement and President of GCAGS, SIPES and The Houston Geologic Society.
John Amoruso was a Certified Professional Petroleum Geologist. John has received numerous awards for his con- tributions and leadership including honorary membership in AAPG, GCAGS, SIPES and the HGS.”
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Brian Wayne Morris, CPG-11786 Reno, Nevada
February 14, 1961 - November 10, 2018 Member Since 2012 Contributed by Kel Buchanan, CPG-6058 -
“I have some sad news. Brian Morris, an AIPG member who was a speaker at our AIPG Exploration Roundup two years ago when he was with Klondex Mines (now Hecla), was killed while being a good Samaritan at a car crash on the Mt Rose highway, not far from where we live. Another good Samaritan was killed as well at the site. One of the drivers they were trying to help was also killed. Brian’s wife’s name is Jan. The Geological Society of Nevada just informed us this afternoon. Brian was a GSN member as well.”
Weldon C. Doran, Jr., CPG-1676 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 14, 1961 - June 30, 2018
Member Since 1967 Excerpt from Weldon’s obituary
“Weldon served for three years during the Korean War in the United States Marine Corps. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Huntington to complete his Geology degree from Marshall University. A job offer, in 1959, from Equitable Gas Company brought Weldon and his young family to Pittsburgh, PA. After 17 years at Equitable, many of them spent as manager of the company’s Geology Department, Weldon resigned from Equitable Gas and founded his own company, Doran & Associates, Inc. He and his company became a leader in the oil and gas industry.”
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