His father, sister, a paternal uncle and a maternal uncle had Parkinson’s in addition to his own personal battle. He has had seven neurologists, two stated the drugs could do no more. One suggested...view moreHis father, sister, a paternal uncle and a maternal uncle had Parkinson’s in addition to his own personal battle. He has had seven neurologists, two stated the drugs could do no more. One suggested he start looking into a hospice . Instead he prepared himself for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery.
He endured many falls resulting in 30 plus stitches, 2 dislocated thumbs, 2 shredded rotator cuffs, a dislocated shoulder, 4 broken ribs and a brain hemorrhage requiring emergency surgery.
Awards:
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Recognition Award of 1987
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Membership Award of 1987
The state of Oklahoma Society School Board Association Buddy Spencer Leadership Award in 2006
The Oklahoma All-state all star Board of Education in 2006
The AARP Oklahoma 50 Award in The Oklahoma Making a Difference Award in Education in 2003
The Civitan Citizen of the year award in 2007
The Ray Steiner Champions Award from the Big Brothers - Big Sisters Award in in 2009.
The League of Women Voters Citizen of the year award in 2011
The Most Progressive Citizen of Bartlesville in 2008
The Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award in 2002
The Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge in 1969
The Phi KAPPA PHI and the BETA GAMMA SIGMA academic societies in 1984
He was declared a living legend by the Bartlesville Magazine in 2012.
The Technical Leadership award in 1991
The Outstanding Engineer in Management Award in 1997
Heis a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of OklahomaA bit upset but agreed to make the tedious changes.view less