The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, 8 Sept. 2018
Life Story prepared by C. Hoag, Adair Funeral Home website
Kevin Charles Horstman, 66, died 29 Aug. 2018 in the presence of his family at his home in Oro Valley from complications related to renal cancer.
Kevin was born March 3, 1952, to Capt. William Charles (Charlie) and Wanda Luken Horstman in Ft. Worth, Texas. He grew up in Phoenix with his mother Wanda and brothers Nick and Gregg after his father's death while serving in the Air Force. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology; he worked there for the U.S. Geological Survey, Astrogeology Branch where he developed his deep love of the Grand Canyon, planetary geology, and space exploration. He moved to Tulsa in 1979 where he worked as a petroleum exploration geologist and remote sensing specialist for Cities Service Company. He completed his PH.D. in geology at The University of Arizona in 1996 and worked as a consulting structural and remote sensing geologist; he was a scientist-artist when it came to image processing and aerial map interpretation and was adept at visualizing geology in 3D.
He was married to Claire Dahlman from 1981-1990. He married Corolla Hoag in 1992 in Tucson and they enjoyed 26 years together. Kevin was active in Catalina Rotary, Arizona Geological Society, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon Earth Science Honorary. He was an Endowment Member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed the outdoors, minerals, classical music, Gordon Lightfoot, and everything related to electronics, optics, and fine machinery from engines, planes and military equipment to firearms.
Kevin had a wide-ranging, inquisitive mind interested in history and all details about how things worked on Earth and other planets and their interrelationships. He never met a stranger with whom he couldn't strike up a conversation. He was kind and helpful to others; he was energized by his work and friendships in Rotary and his behind-the-scenes work to scan and digitize the AGS publications for public access. He was respected and endeared by those who knew him. Spending time and sharing treasured memories with family and friends was an important part of Kevin's life.
Survived by wife Cori, brothers Steven Horstman (Linda) of Stillwater, OK; Nicholas Horstman (Colleen McCarthy) of Scottsdale, AZ; Michael Gerber (Beth) of Altamonte Springs, FL; Terry Gerber (Nancy) of Cave Creek; sisters-in-law Charlotte Horstman of Melbourne, FL, Samara Hoag (Jeanne Dorn); brother-in-law Calyx Hoag (Shellee); Nieces Heather Mackey of Gilbert, AZ; Stephanie Moinot of Melbourne, FL, and Kathryn Horstman, of New Orleans, LA; nephew Christopher Horstman of Tucson; and cousins Judy Peters (Tom Halverson) and Michael (Katherine) Foley.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gregg H. Horstman, step-father Donald R. Gerber, step-brother Donald H. Gerber; and grandparents Nicholas and Celia Ferguson Luken and William and Dorathea Haunschild Horstman.
Deep gratitude to Dr. Richard Rosenberg, Kellie Marquis, and Janet Bruce and to all Kevin's care team at Arizona Oncology. Thanks to care teams from Bayada Home Health Services and Casa de la Luz. His cremains will be scattered near Grand Canyon—his favorite place on Earth. Celebration of Life: 11 am, 29 Sept. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Memorial Donations to Rotary International or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes.
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Kevin worked briefly as a Chrysler mechanic as a summer job especially on suspension systems. He was always the go-to for car repair questions and whether a repair was even necessary.
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Kevin was a Unitarian Universalist in his younger years and during college where he participated in a student UU society on campus. Kevin and his first wife Claire were married at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Flagstaff on June 18, 1983 (note: obit date of 1981 was a guess at the time); he married his second wife Cori at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson on April 11, 1992. He attended Catalina United Methodist Church with Cori for 26 years. He always liked books so helped out behind the scenes to keep the hymnals in good working order.
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Citations:
Horstman, K.C., 1980, Geology of the Club Ranch Area, Mazatzal Mountains, Arizona: Master of Science Thesis, Northern Arizona University, Nov. 1980, 71 p., 1 plate.
Horstman, K.C., 1996, Geological, Remote sensing, and Geophysical Investigation of the Greater Arivaca Region, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona : Dissertation, The University of Arizona, June 1996, 106 p., 2 plates. https://www.geo.arizona.edu/Antevs/Theses/HorstmanPHD96.PDF
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Maryvale High School, Phoenix, AZ: 8/1966 to 6/1970; Graduated 5 June 1970
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ: 1/1971 to 5/1973 - Geology Major
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 8/1970 to 12/1971 and 8/1973 to 5/1975 - B.S. Geology
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 12/1980 - M.S. Geology
University of Tulsa, Ok: 1/1982 to 5/1982 and 1/1983 to 5/1983 Ph.D. studies, Major Geology
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ: 1/1996 Ph.D. Geosciences (Major), Optical Sciences (Minor)
Arizona Registered Geologist 18660
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Geology Experience
Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Laboratory Technician, 9/1974 to 5/1975
USGS Conservation Division, Casper, Wyoming, Geologic Field Assistant, 5/1975 to 8/1975
Northern Arizona University, Geology Dept., Flagstaff, Graduate Technician, 8/1975 to 5/1977
USGS Geologic Division, Flagstaff, Geologist/Technician, 6/1977 to 8/1979
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist, 8/1979 to 12/1981
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist/Supervisor, 1/1982 to 1986
Arizona Geological Survey, Tucson, 1986
Independent Consulting Structural and Remote Sensing Geologist, Tucson, 1986 to 2018
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Memorial Service was held at and live streamed by Catalina United Methodist, Sept. 29, 2018, 10:30-Noon
Life Story prepared by C. Hoag, Adair Funeral Home website
Kevin Charles Horstman, 66, died 29 Aug. 2018 in the presence of his family at his home in Oro Valley from complications related to renal cancer.
Kevin was born March 3, 1952, to Capt. William Charles (Charlie) and Wanda Luken Horstman in Ft. Worth, Texas. He grew up in Phoenix with his mother Wanda and brothers Nick and Gregg after his father's death while serving in the Air Force. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology; he worked there for the U.S. Geological Survey, Astrogeology Branch where he developed his deep love of the Grand Canyon, planetary geology, and space exploration. He moved to Tulsa in 1979 where he worked as a petroleum exploration geologist and remote sensing specialist for Cities Service Company. He completed his PH.D. in geology at The University of Arizona in 1996 and worked as a consulting structural and remote sensing geologist; he was a scientist-artist when it came to image processing and aerial map interpretation and was adept at visualizing geology in 3D.
He was married to Claire Dahlman from 1981-1990. He married Corolla Hoag in 1992 in Tucson and they enjoyed 26 years together. Kevin was active in Catalina Rotary, Arizona Geological Society, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon Earth Science Honorary. He was an Endowment Member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed the outdoors, minerals, classical music, Gordon Lightfoot, and everything related to electronics, optics, and fine machinery from engines, planes and military equipment to firearms.
Kevin had a wide-ranging, inquisitive mind interested in history and all details about how things worked on Earth and other planets and their interrelationships. He never met a stranger with whom he couldn't strike up a conversation. He was kind and helpful to others; he was energized by his work and friendships in Rotary and his behind-the-scenes work to scan and digitize the AGS publications for public access. He was respected and endeared by those who knew him. Spending time and sharing treasured memories with family and friends was an important part of Kevin's life.
Survived by wife Cori, brothers Steven Horstman (Linda) of Stillwater, OK; Nicholas Horstman (Colleen McCarthy) of Scottsdale, AZ; Michael Gerber (Beth) of Altamonte Springs, FL; Terry Gerber (Nancy) of Cave Creek; sisters-in-law Charlotte Horstman of Melbourne, FL, Samara Hoag (Jeanne Dorn); brother-in-law Calyx Hoag (Shellee); Nieces Heather Mackey of Gilbert, AZ; Stephanie Moinot of Melbourne, FL, and Kathryn Horstman, of New Orleans, LA; nephew Christopher Horstman of Tucson; and cousins Judy Peters (Tom Halverson) and Michael (Katherine) Foley.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gregg H. Horstman, step-father Donald R. Gerber, step-brother Donald H. Gerber; and grandparents Nicholas and Celia Ferguson Luken and William and Dorathea Haunschild Horstman.
Deep gratitude to Dr. Richard Rosenberg, Kellie Marquis, and Janet Bruce and to all Kevin's care team at Arizona Oncology. Thanks to care teams from Bayada Home Health Services and Casa de la Luz. His cremains will be scattered near Grand Canyon—his favorite place on Earth. Celebration of Life: 11 am, 29 Sept. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Memorial Donations to Rotary International or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes.
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Kevin worked briefly as a Chrysler mechanic as a summer job especially on suspension systems. He was always the go-to for car repair questions and whether a repair was even necessary.
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Kevin was a Unitarian Universalist in his younger years and during college where he participated in a student UU society on campus. Kevin and his first wife Claire were married at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Flagstaff on June 18, 1983 (note: obit date of 1981 was a guess at the time); he married his second wife Cori at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson on April 11, 1992. He attended Catalina United Methodist Church with Cori for 26 years. He always liked books so helped out behind the scenes to keep the hymnals in good working order.
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Citations:
Horstman, K.C., 1980, Geology of the Club Ranch Area, Mazatzal Mountains, Arizona: Master of Science Thesis, Northern Arizona University, Nov. 1980, 71 p., 1 plate.
Horstman, K.C., 1996, Geological, Remote sensing, and Geophysical Investigation of the Greater Arivaca Region, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona : Dissertation, The University of Arizona, June 1996, 106 p., 2 plates. https://www.geo.arizona.edu/Antevs/Theses/HorstmanPHD96.PDF
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Maryvale High School, Phoenix, AZ: 8/1966 to 6/1970; Graduated 5 June 1970
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ: 1/1971 to 5/1973 - Geology Major
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 8/1970 to 12/1971 and 8/1973 to 5/1975 - B.S. Geology
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 12/1980 - M.S. Geology
University of Tulsa, Ok: 1/1982 to 5/1982 and 1/1983 to 5/1983 Ph.D. studies, Major Geology
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ: 1/1996 Ph.D. Geosciences (Major), Optical Sciences (Minor)
Arizona Registered Geologist 18660
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Geology Experience
Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Laboratory Technician, 9/1974 to 5/1975
USGS Conservation Division, Casper, Wyoming, Geologic Field Assistant, 5/1975 to 8/1975
Northern Arizona University, Geology Dept., Flagstaff, Graduate Technician, 8/1975 to 5/1977
USGS Geologic Division, Flagstaff, Geologist/Technician, 6/1977 to 8/1979
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist, 8/1979 to 12/1981
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist/Supervisor, 1/1982 to 1986
Arizona Geological Survey, Tucson, 1986
Independent Consulting Structural and Remote Sensing Geologist, Tucson, 1986 to 2018
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Memorial Service was held at and live streamed by Catalina United Methodist, Sept. 29, 2018, 10:30-Noon
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, 8 Sept. 2018
Life Story prepared by C. Hoag, Adair Funeral Home website
Kevin Charles Horstman, 66, died 29 Aug. 2018 in the presence of his family at his home in Oro Valley from complications related to renal cancer.
Kevin was born March 3, 1952, to Capt. William Charles (Charlie) and Wanda Luken Horstman in Ft. Worth, Texas. He grew up in Phoenix with his mother Wanda and brothers Nick and Gregg after his father's death while serving in the Air Force. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology; he worked there for the U.S. Geological Survey, Astrogeology Branch where he developed his deep love of the Grand Canyon, planetary geology, and space exploration. He moved to Tulsa in 1979 where he worked as a petroleum exploration geologist and remote sensing specialist for Cities Service Company. He completed his PH.D. in geology at The University of Arizona in 1996 and worked as a consulting structural and remote sensing geologist; he was a scientist-artist when it came to image processing and aerial map interpretation and was adept at visualizing geology in 3D.
He was married to Claire Dahlman from 1981-1990. He married Corolla Hoag in 1992 in Tucson and they enjoyed 26 years together. Kevin was active in Catalina Rotary, Arizona Geological Society, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon Earth Science Honorary. He was an Endowment Member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed the outdoors, minerals, classical music, Gordon Lightfoot, and everything related to electronics, optics, and fine machinery from engines, planes and military equipment to firearms.
Kevin had a wide-ranging, inquisitive mind interested in history and all details about how things worked on Earth and other planets and their interrelationships. He never met a stranger with whom he couldn't strike up a conversation. He was kind and helpful to others; he was energized by his work and friendships in Rotary and his behind-the-scenes work to scan and digitize the AGS publications for public access. He was respected and endeared by those who knew him. Spending time and sharing treasured memories with family and friends was an important part of Kevin's life.
Survived by wife Cori, brothers Steven Horstman (Linda) of Stillwater, OK; Nicholas Horstman (Colleen McCarthy) of Scottsdale, AZ; Michael Gerber (Beth) of Altamonte Springs, FL; Terry Gerber (Nancy) of Cave Creek; sisters-in-law Charlotte Horstman of Melbourne, FL, Samara Hoag (Jeanne Dorn); brother-in-law Calyx Hoag (Shellee); Nieces Heather Mackey of Gilbert, AZ; Stephanie Moinot of Melbourne, FL, and Kathryn Horstman, of New Orleans, LA; nephew Christopher Horstman of Tucson; and cousins Judy Peters (Tom Halverson) and Michael (Katherine) Foley.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gregg H. Horstman, step-father Donald R. Gerber, step-brother Donald H. Gerber; and grandparents Nicholas and Celia Ferguson Luken and William and Dorathea Haunschild Horstman.
Deep gratitude to Dr. Richard Rosenberg, Kellie Marquis, and Janet Bruce and to all Kevin's care team at Arizona Oncology. Thanks to care teams from Bayada Home Health Services and Casa de la Luz. His cremains will be scattered near Grand Canyon—his favorite place on Earth. Celebration of Life: 11 am, 29 Sept. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Memorial Donations to Rotary International or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes.
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Kevin worked briefly as a Chrysler mechanic as a summer job especially on suspension systems. He was always the go-to for car repair questions and whether a repair was even necessary.
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Kevin was a Unitarian Universalist in his younger years and during college where he participated in a student UU society on campus. Kevin and his first wife Claire were married at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Flagstaff on June 18, 1983 (note: obit date of 1981 was a guess at the time); he married his second wife Cori at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson on April 11, 1992. He attended Catalina United Methodist Church with Cori for 26 years. He always liked books so helped out behind the scenes to keep the hymnals in good working order.
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Citations:
Horstman, K.C., 1980, Geology of the Club Ranch Area, Mazatzal Mountains, Arizona: Master of Science Thesis, Northern Arizona University, Nov. 1980, 71 p., 1 plate.
Horstman, K.C., 1996, Geological, Remote sensing, and Geophysical Investigation of the Greater Arivaca Region, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona : Dissertation, The University of Arizona, June 1996, 106 p., 2 plates. https://www.geo.arizona.edu/Antevs/Theses/HorstmanPHD96.PDF
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Maryvale High School, Phoenix, AZ: 8/1966 to 6/1970; Graduated 5 June 1970
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ: 1/1971 to 5/1973 - Geology Major
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 8/1970 to 12/1971 and 8/1973 to 5/1975 - B.S. Geology
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 12/1980 - M.S. Geology
University of Tulsa, Ok: 1/1982 to 5/1982 and 1/1983 to 5/1983 Ph.D. studies, Major Geology
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ: 1/1996 Ph.D. Geosciences (Major), Optical Sciences (Minor)
Arizona Registered Geologist 18660
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Geology Experience
Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Laboratory Technician, 9/1974 to 5/1975
USGS Conservation Division, Casper, Wyoming, Geologic Field Assistant, 5/1975 to 8/1975
Northern Arizona University, Geology Dept., Flagstaff, Graduate Technician, 8/1975 to 5/1977
USGS Geologic Division, Flagstaff, Geologist/Technician, 6/1977 to 8/1979
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist, 8/1979 to 12/1981
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist/Supervisor, 1/1982 to 1986
Arizona Geological Survey, Tucson, 1986
Independent Consulting Structural and Remote Sensing Geologist, Tucson, 1986 to 2018
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Memorial Service was held at and live streamed by Catalina United Methodist, Sept. 29, 2018, 10:30-Noon
Life Story prepared by C. Hoag, Adair Funeral Home website
Kevin Charles Horstman, 66, died 29 Aug. 2018 in the presence of his family at his home in Oro Valley from complications related to renal cancer.
Kevin was born March 3, 1952, to Capt. William Charles (Charlie) and Wanda Luken Horstman in Ft. Worth, Texas. He grew up in Phoenix with his mother Wanda and brothers Nick and Gregg after his father's death while serving in the Air Force. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology; he worked there for the U.S. Geological Survey, Astrogeology Branch where he developed his deep love of the Grand Canyon, planetary geology, and space exploration. He moved to Tulsa in 1979 where he worked as a petroleum exploration geologist and remote sensing specialist for Cities Service Company. He completed his PH.D. in geology at The University of Arizona in 1996 and worked as a consulting structural and remote sensing geologist; he was a scientist-artist when it came to image processing and aerial map interpretation and was adept at visualizing geology in 3D.
He was married to Claire Dahlman from 1981-1990. He married Corolla Hoag in 1992 in Tucson and they enjoyed 26 years together. Kevin was active in Catalina Rotary, Arizona Geological Society, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon Earth Science Honorary. He was an Endowment Member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed the outdoors, minerals, classical music, Gordon Lightfoot, and everything related to electronics, optics, and fine machinery from engines, planes and military equipment to firearms.
Kevin had a wide-ranging, inquisitive mind interested in history and all details about how things worked on Earth and other planets and their interrelationships. He never met a stranger with whom he couldn't strike up a conversation. He was kind and helpful to others; he was energized by his work and friendships in Rotary and his behind-the-scenes work to scan and digitize the AGS publications for public access. He was respected and endeared by those who knew him. Spending time and sharing treasured memories with family and friends was an important part of Kevin's life.
Survived by wife Cori, brothers Steven Horstman (Linda) of Stillwater, OK; Nicholas Horstman (Colleen McCarthy) of Scottsdale, AZ; Michael Gerber (Beth) of Altamonte Springs, FL; Terry Gerber (Nancy) of Cave Creek; sisters-in-law Charlotte Horstman of Melbourne, FL, Samara Hoag (Jeanne Dorn); brother-in-law Calyx Hoag (Shellee); Nieces Heather Mackey of Gilbert, AZ; Stephanie Moinot of Melbourne, FL, and Kathryn Horstman, of New Orleans, LA; nephew Christopher Horstman of Tucson; and cousins Judy Peters (Tom Halverson) and Michael (Katherine) Foley.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gregg H. Horstman, step-father Donald R. Gerber, step-brother Donald H. Gerber; and grandparents Nicholas and Celia Ferguson Luken and William and Dorathea Haunschild Horstman.
Deep gratitude to Dr. Richard Rosenberg, Kellie Marquis, and Janet Bruce and to all Kevin's care team at Arizona Oncology. Thanks to care teams from Bayada Home Health Services and Casa de la Luz. His cremains will be scattered near Grand Canyon—his favorite place on Earth. Celebration of Life: 11 am, 29 Sept. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Memorial Donations to Rotary International or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes.
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Kevin worked briefly as a Chrysler mechanic as a summer job especially on suspension systems. He was always the go-to for car repair questions and whether a repair was even necessary.
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Kevin was a Unitarian Universalist in his younger years and during college where he participated in a student UU society on campus. Kevin and his first wife Claire were married at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Flagstaff on June 18, 1983 (note: obit date of 1981 was a guess at the time); he married his second wife Cori at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson on April 11, 1992. He attended Catalina United Methodist Church with Cori for 26 years. He always liked books so helped out behind the scenes to keep the hymnals in good working order.
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Citations:
Horstman, K.C., 1980, Geology of the Club Ranch Area, Mazatzal Mountains, Arizona: Master of Science Thesis, Northern Arizona University, Nov. 1980, 71 p., 1 plate.
Horstman, K.C., 1996, Geological, Remote sensing, and Geophysical Investigation of the Greater Arivaca Region, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona : Dissertation, The University of Arizona, June 1996, 106 p., 2 plates. https://www.geo.arizona.edu/Antevs/Theses/HorstmanPHD96.PDF
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Maryvale High School, Phoenix, AZ: 8/1966 to 6/1970; Graduated 5 June 1970
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ: 1/1971 to 5/1973 - Geology Major
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 8/1970 to 12/1971 and 8/1973 to 5/1975 - B.S. Geology
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: 12/1980 - M.S. Geology
University of Tulsa, Ok: 1/1982 to 5/1982 and 1/1983 to 5/1983 Ph.D. studies, Major Geology
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ: 1/1996 Ph.D. Geosciences (Major), Optical Sciences (Minor)
Arizona Registered Geologist 18660
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Geology Experience
Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Laboratory Technician, 9/1974 to 5/1975
USGS Conservation Division, Casper, Wyoming, Geologic Field Assistant, 5/1975 to 8/1975
Northern Arizona University, Geology Dept., Flagstaff, Graduate Technician, 8/1975 to 5/1977
USGS Geologic Division, Flagstaff, Geologist/Technician, 6/1977 to 8/1979
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist, 8/1979 to 12/1981
Cities Service Company, Remote Sensing, Tulsa, OK, Geologist/Supervisor, 1/1982 to 1986
Arizona Geological Survey, Tucson, 1986
Independent Consulting Structural and Remote Sensing Geologist, Tucson, 1986 to 2018
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Memorial Service was held at and live streamed by Catalina United Methodist, Sept. 29, 2018, 10:30-Noon
