Ray Lewis Fisher passed away peacefully on Friday the 1st of February, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
He was born on May 18, 1932 to William Jennings and Jonnie B. Fisher in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ray earned his BS, and MS degrees in physics from Oklahoma State University and was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Ray started his career on a seismic field crew. Later, he worked in earthquake seismology becoming Worldwide Manager for Processing Training for Geophysical Service, Inc. He developed specialized training courses in both geology and geophysics for GSI, (subsequently Halliburton) and was relocated to Houston in 1989. He co-authored two books: "Applied Seismology" and "Exploration Geophysics" which are currently used as textbooks in university and oil company training programs.
In addition to technical writing, Ray was well-known for his writing of beautiful poetry and design of greeting cards. Ray enjoyed gardening, dancing, sports, symphony, opera, and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where he served on the Stewardship Committee, Men of Action, was a Gold Star Graduate, and attended the Probers Class.
A memorial service celebrating Ray's life will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, in Houston with the Rev. Jim McPhail officiating. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Fellowship Hall
He was born on May 18, 1932 to William Jennings and Jonnie B. Fisher in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ray earned his BS, and MS degrees in physics from Oklahoma State University and was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Ray started his career on a seismic field crew. Later, he worked in earthquake seismology becoming Worldwide Manager for Processing Training for Geophysical Service, Inc. He developed specialized training courses in both geology and geophysics for GSI, (subsequently Halliburton) and was relocated to Houston in 1989. He co-authored two books: "Applied Seismology" and "Exploration Geophysics" which are currently used as textbooks in university and oil company training programs.
In addition to technical writing, Ray was well-known for his writing of beautiful poetry and design of greeting cards. Ray enjoyed gardening, dancing, sports, symphony, opera, and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where he served on the Stewardship Committee, Men of Action, was a Gold Star Graduate, and attended the Probers Class.
A memorial service celebrating Ray's life will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, in Houston with the Rev. Jim McPhail officiating. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Fellowship Hall
Ray Lewis Fisher passed away peacefully on Friday the 1st of February, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
He was born on May 18, 1932 to William Jennings and Jonnie B. Fisher in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ray earned his BS, and MS degrees in physics from Oklahoma State University and was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Ray started his career on a seismic field crew. Later, he worked in earthquake seismology becoming Worldwide Manager for Processing Training for Geophysical Service, Inc. He developed specialized training courses in both geology and geophysics for GSI, (subsequently Halliburton) and was relocated to Houston in 1989. He co-authored two books: "Applied Seismology" and "Exploration Geophysics" which are currently used as textbooks in university and oil company training programs.
In addition to technical writing, Ray was well-known for his writing of beautiful poetry and design of greeting cards. Ray enjoyed gardening, dancing, sports, symphony, opera, and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where he served on the Stewardship Committee, Men of Action, was a Gold Star Graduate, and attended the Probers Class.
A memorial service celebrating Ray's life will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, in Houston with the Rev. Jim McPhail officiating. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Fellowship Hall
He was born on May 18, 1932 to William Jennings and Jonnie B. Fisher in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ray earned his BS, and MS degrees in physics from Oklahoma State University and was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Ray started his career on a seismic field crew. Later, he worked in earthquake seismology becoming Worldwide Manager for Processing Training for Geophysical Service, Inc. He developed specialized training courses in both geology and geophysics for GSI, (subsequently Halliburton) and was relocated to Houston in 1989. He co-authored two books: "Applied Seismology" and "Exploration Geophysics" which are currently used as textbooks in university and oil company training programs.
In addition to technical writing, Ray was well-known for his writing of beautiful poetry and design of greeting cards. Ray enjoyed gardening, dancing, sports, symphony, opera, and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where he served on the Stewardship Committee, Men of Action, was a Gold Star Graduate, and attended the Probers Class.
A memorial service celebrating Ray's life will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, in Houston with the Rev. Jim McPhail officiating. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Fellowship Hall
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