IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam
Dean Grafton, CPG-01233 Houston, Texas
September 21, 1924 - April 6, 2020 Member Since 1966
Obit (and photo) obtained from the Houston Geological Society website and modified for AIPG…
Dean Grafton was born September 21, 1924, in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. He attended school in this coal mining community through high school. After graduation from high school in May, 1942, Dean began his collegiate studies at Ohio State University. His stud- ies were interrupted in 1943 by WW II when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and began training at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He served at Great Lakes until 1944, attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. When preparing for deployment, Dean was found to have serious problems with his feet and he was excused from service and honorably discharged. Dean returned to Ohio State University and graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. He began his career in petroleum geology in the Permian Basin of West Texas in January, 1949. After five years in West Texas, Dean moved to Houston and remained there throughout the remainder of his career. After 36 years of service in the petroleum industry, Dean retired from Occidental Petroleum, having previously worked for Cities Service Oil and Gas. Dean married his wife, Georgia Hosek, in 1965. Georgia was very supportive of Dean’s geologic activities while pursuing her own career as an artist.
Dean was active in several geologic organizations, par- ticularly AIPG, where he served on the National Executive Committee as an Advisory Board Representative in 1981, Vice President in 1982, President-Elect in 1983, and President in 1984. He served as Texas Section President in 1985. He was also active in the Houston Geologic Society where he served in several administrative positions (including President), and AAPG. Dean was a unique individual with a superb intellect who valued his independence.
Jeffrey A. Johnson, Ph.D., CPG-09013 Huntsville, Texas April 17, 2021
Member Since 1993 Contributed by colleague Jim Kendrick of NewFields.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson was a caring husband, colleague, mentor, and friend. He left this world suddenly on April 17th, 2021 at the age of 65. Jeff loved spending time outdoors, whether it be golfing, hiking, gardening, or simply being on site for different work projects. He was a leading expert in his field, and his innovative mind will be greatly missed by all those he worked with.
Robert E. Pendergast, CPG-02247 Hutchinson, Minnesota
December 29, 1929 - February 16, 2021 Member Since 1971
Raised on White Bear Lake in Mahtomedi, Butch was a graduate of Breck Military High School and after earning a BA in Geology from Dartmouth College, went on to the University of MN Geology and Civil Engineering graduate school. A career geologist, he was the founder and president of Geotechnical Engineering Corporation (forerunner of American Engineering Testing), and founder and president of Pendergast Geoengineering, Inc. Always active in professional engineering organizations, Butch was also involved in civic and community groups includ- ing Rotary clubs, the St. Paul Club, and the 49ers Business Development Club as well as founding the Trilogy at Vistancia STEM club in Peoria AZ. Butch was ever the enthusiastic outdoorsman. He loved hunting anywhere, enjoyed hiking and biking in the Arizona deserts and mountains, and sailing in the Caribbean. Before settling in Arizona in 2001, he and Jackie were 20-year winter residents, and guesthouse owners on Culebra Island PR and spent summers on Lake Hook in Hutchinson MN, where he was the fifth of seven Pendergast generations to live in Hutchinson.
Robert was a long-time AIPG member, and received a Presidential Certificate in 1985.
Robert W. Rodgers, CPG-08032 Huntsville, Texas
April 28, 1935 - January 28, 2021 Member Since 1990 Excerpted from Robert’s obituary.
Retired UT Pan American geology profes- sor Robert William Rodgers passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 85. Born April 28, 1935 in Huntsville, Texas, to Martin Leon Rodgers and Mary Alice Collins, he was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Peggy Rae Jacobs Rodgers.
A graduate of Baylor University, he taught geology at Pan American for 30 years where he influenced many future geolo- gists and as well as many students who passed through his classroom. Following his retirement from teaching, he began a new career in consulting. A lifelong member of the American Geological Society, he was involved in promoting and research- ing geothermal energy and alternative fuel sources.
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