GEORGE E. BURGHER

1922-2017

George Edward Burgher, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and good friend, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. George was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 10, 1922. He graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, in 1946. George proudly served stateside in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942-1946.

George enjoyed a remarkable and storied career in the oil and gas business. George retired from Tenneco Oil Co. after 32 years, and continued to work oil and gas deals as late as 2016. George was a member and former president of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN). He was also a longtime member of the Houston Association for Professional Landmen (HAPL), and in 2009 was named the Senior Landman of the Year. He was a longtime member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL), as well as the Petroleum Club of Houston and the Houston Racquet Club.

George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Rob. He is survived by daughters Elaine Burgher (Suzanne Jerrett), Ellen Williams (Mike), Lisa Haws (Kelly); son Brian Burgher (Tiffany); and eight adoring grandchildren: Brooke Gibbs (Tracy); Libby Burgher; Shelby Burgher; Blake Barnett; Hannah Haws; Henry Haws; Sarah Lavin-Burgher; and Ryan Lavin-Burgher. He also leaves behind special friend Carol McGregor.

The family would like to thank Cecilia Chambers for the loving and conscientious care she provided to George. The family also wants to thank Dr. Pat Cook and his assistant Sandy for the outstanding medical care of George’s heart through the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 10th from 4-7 p,.m. at Memorial Oaks, 13001 Katy Fwy. Celebration of Life Thursday, May 11th at noon at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Drive. For a complete obituary and service arrangement, please go to http://obits. dignitymemorial.com.