AUBREY K. McCLENDON, beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on March 2, 2016, in Oklahoma City.
A true son of Oklahoma, Aubrey was born at St. Anthony Hospital on July 14, 1959, to Carole Kerr and Joe Conner McClendon. He grew up in Belle Isle and was a proud graduate of Heritage Hall, where he was co-valedictorian and class president. He then attended Duke University, where he met Katie Byrns, the love of his life. Following his graduation in 1981, they married in St. Joseph, Michigan. Together, they made their home in Oklahoma City, where Aubrey got his start in the oil and gas business working for his uncle, Aubrey Kerr.
He soon set off on his own and co-founded Chesapeake Energy Corporation with Tom L. Ward. They grew Chesapeake to be the most active driller and the second largest producer of natural gas in the United States. In 2013, he founded American Energy Partners, a platform from which he created over a dozen distinct businesses focused on drilling the best shale plays across America and throughout the world. Aubrey's professional legacy will live on through these independently managed companies.
Aubrey was a visionary, who was among the first to understand the powerful combination of horizontal drilling and reservoir stimulation in unconventional rocks. His efforts created thousands of jobs, lowered energy costs for generations of consumers across the country, and launched the "shale business" that today dominates activity in the American oil and gas industry. Aubrey's impact on this industry, his goal for American energy independence, and his love for his home state of Oklahoma cannot be overstated.
Over the course of his career, Aubrey received numerous honors, including Forbes CEO 20-20 Club, U.S. Steel Chief Roughneck, Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in Energy, and induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Additionally, Aubrey had multiple civic and philanthropic passions, including the Oklahoma Boathouse District, Duke University, University of Oklahoma, Casady School, Heritage Hall, All Souls' Episcopal Church, and the Boys & Girls Club. He was also extremely proud to be a member of the ownership group that brought an NBA franchise to Oklahoma City.
Aubrey had a strong faith in God and regularly attended services at All Souls'. He was a voracious reader and true intellectual, possessing a relentless curiosity. He was a leader and mentor, who expected the best from everyone while inspiring fierce loyalty and passion from those who worked for and with him. Aubrey was a life force: unbridled energy, tireless work ethic, boundless optimism and hope, and unending love of family, friends, and fun. He had a special way of making even the simplest conversations or tasks meaningful and memorable. Every moment of his life was soaked in purpose, presence, and joy. Aubrey simply loved life.
Above all, Aubrey was a devoted husband, father, and son, and leaves behind his cherished wife, Katie; his son, Jack and wife Whitney; his daughter, Callie and husband Tim Katt; his son, Will; his parents, Joe and Carole; his brother, David and wife Pam; and his first grandchild, Andrew Kerr Katt. In addition, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Priscilla Upton Byrns; and in-laws, Stephen Byrns and Thomas Lollar, Carrie and Neil Vill, Mindy and Eamonn O'Brien; three nieces and a nephew.
Aub, Dad, Pard, Sir - your absence has left an enormous void in our lives that will never be filled. We are so grateful for the time we got to spend with you and will forever treasure all of the incredible memories we had with you. We are comforted knowing you are in Heaven and are watching over us in everything we do. We miss you desperately, we love you more than you will ever know, and we will never, ever forget you.
A true son of Oklahoma, Aubrey was born at St. Anthony Hospital on July 14, 1959, to Carole Kerr and Joe Conner McClendon. He grew up in Belle Isle and was a proud graduate of Heritage Hall, where he was co-valedictorian and class president. He then attended Duke University, where he met Katie Byrns, the love of his life. Following his graduation in 1981, they married in St. Joseph, Michigan. Together, they made their home in Oklahoma City, where Aubrey got his start in the oil and gas business working for his uncle, Aubrey Kerr.
He soon set off on his own and co-founded Chesapeake Energy Corporation with Tom L. Ward. They grew Chesapeake to be the most active driller and the second largest producer of natural gas in the United States. In 2013, he founded American Energy Partners, a platform from which he created over a dozen distinct businesses focused on drilling the best shale plays across America and throughout the world. Aubrey's professional legacy will live on through these independently managed companies.
Aubrey was a visionary, who was among the first to understand the powerful combination of horizontal drilling and reservoir stimulation in unconventional rocks. His efforts created thousands of jobs, lowered energy costs for generations of consumers across the country, and launched the "shale business" that today dominates activity in the American oil and gas industry. Aubrey's impact on this industry, his goal for American energy independence, and his love for his home state of Oklahoma cannot be overstated.
Over the course of his career, Aubrey received numerous honors, including Forbes CEO 20-20 Club, U.S. Steel Chief Roughneck, Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in Energy, and induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Additionally, Aubrey had multiple civic and philanthropic passions, including the Oklahoma Boathouse District, Duke University, University of Oklahoma, Casady School, Heritage Hall, All Souls' Episcopal Church, and the Boys & Girls Club. He was also extremely proud to be a member of the ownership group that brought an NBA franchise to Oklahoma City.
Aubrey had a strong faith in God and regularly attended services at All Souls'. He was a voracious reader and true intellectual, possessing a relentless curiosity. He was a leader and mentor, who expected the best from everyone while inspiring fierce loyalty and passion from those who worked for and with him. Aubrey was a life force: unbridled energy, tireless work ethic, boundless optimism and hope, and unending love of family, friends, and fun. He had a special way of making even the simplest conversations or tasks meaningful and memorable. Every moment of his life was soaked in purpose, presence, and joy. Aubrey simply loved life.
Above all, Aubrey was a devoted husband, father, and son, and leaves behind his cherished wife, Katie; his son, Jack and wife Whitney; his daughter, Callie and husband Tim Katt; his son, Will; his parents, Joe and Carole; his brother, David and wife Pam; and his first grandchild, Andrew Kerr Katt. In addition, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Priscilla Upton Byrns; and in-laws, Stephen Byrns and Thomas Lollar, Carrie and Neil Vill, Mindy and Eamonn O'Brien; three nieces and a nephew.
Aub, Dad, Pard, Sir - your absence has left an enormous void in our lives that will never be filled. We are so grateful for the time we got to spend with you and will forever treasure all of the incredible memories we had with you. We are comforted knowing you are in Heaven and are watching over us in everything we do. We miss you desperately, we love you more than you will ever know, and we will never, ever forget you.
AUBREY K. McCLENDON, beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on March 2, 2016, in Oklahoma City.
A true son of Oklahoma, Aubrey was born at St. Anthony Hospital on July 14, 1959, to Carole Kerr and Joe Conner McClendon. He grew up in Belle Isle and was a proud graduate of Heritage Hall, where he was co-valedictorian and class president. He then attended Duke University, where he met Katie Byrns, the love of his life. Following his graduation in 1981, they married in St. Joseph, Michigan. Together, they made their home in Oklahoma City, where Aubrey got his start in the oil and gas business working for his uncle, Aubrey Kerr.
He soon set off on his own and co-founded Chesapeake Energy Corporation with Tom L. Ward. They grew Chesapeake to be the most active driller and the second largest producer of natural gas in the United States. In 2013, he founded American Energy Partners, a platform from which he created over a dozen distinct businesses focused on drilling the best shale plays across America and throughout the world. Aubrey's professional legacy will live on through these independently managed companies.
Aubrey was a visionary, who was among the first to understand the powerful combination of horizontal drilling and reservoir stimulation in unconventional rocks. His efforts created thousands of jobs, lowered energy costs for generations of consumers across the country, and launched the "shale business" that today dominates activity in the American oil and gas industry. Aubrey's impact on this industry, his goal for American energy independence, and his love for his home state of Oklahoma cannot be overstated.
Over the course of his career, Aubrey received numerous honors, including Forbes CEO 20-20 Club, U.S. Steel Chief Roughneck, Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in Energy, and induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Additionally, Aubrey had multiple civic and philanthropic passions, including the Oklahoma Boathouse District, Duke University, University of Oklahoma, Casady School, Heritage Hall, All Souls' Episcopal Church, and the Boys & Girls Club. He was also extremely proud to be a member of the ownership group that brought an NBA franchise to Oklahoma City.
Aubrey had a strong faith in God and regularly attended services at All Souls'. He was a voracious reader and true intellectual, possessing a relentless curiosity. He was a leader and mentor, who expected the best from everyone while inspiring fierce loyalty and passion from those who worked for and with him. Aubrey was a life force: unbridled energy, tireless work ethic, boundless optimism and hope, and unending love of family, friends, and fun. He had a special way of making even the simplest conversations or tasks meaningful and memorable. Every moment of his life was soaked in purpose, presence, and joy. Aubrey simply loved life.
Above all, Aubrey was a devoted husband, father, and son, and leaves behind his cherished wife, Katie; his son, Jack and wife Whitney; his daughter, Callie and husband Tim Katt; his son, Will; his parents, Joe and Carole; his brother, David and wife Pam; and his first grandchild, Andrew Kerr Katt. In addition, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Priscilla Upton Byrns; and in-laws, Stephen Byrns and Thomas Lollar, Carrie and Neil Vill, Mindy and Eamonn O'Brien; three nieces and a nephew.
Aub, Dad, Pard, Sir - your absence has left an enormous void in our lives that will never be filled. We are so grateful for the time we got to spend with you and will forever treasure all of the incredible memories we had with you. We are comforted knowing you are in Heaven and are watching over us in everything we do. We miss you desperately, we love you more than you will ever know, and we will never, ever forget you.
A true son of Oklahoma, Aubrey was born at St. Anthony Hospital on July 14, 1959, to Carole Kerr and Joe Conner McClendon. He grew up in Belle Isle and was a proud graduate of Heritage Hall, where he was co-valedictorian and class president. He then attended Duke University, where he met Katie Byrns, the love of his life. Following his graduation in 1981, they married in St. Joseph, Michigan. Together, they made their home in Oklahoma City, where Aubrey got his start in the oil and gas business working for his uncle, Aubrey Kerr.
He soon set off on his own and co-founded Chesapeake Energy Corporation with Tom L. Ward. They grew Chesapeake to be the most active driller and the second largest producer of natural gas in the United States. In 2013, he founded American Energy Partners, a platform from which he created over a dozen distinct businesses focused on drilling the best shale plays across America and throughout the world. Aubrey's professional legacy will live on through these independently managed companies.
Aubrey was a visionary, who was among the first to understand the powerful combination of horizontal drilling and reservoir stimulation in unconventional rocks. His efforts created thousands of jobs, lowered energy costs for generations of consumers across the country, and launched the "shale business" that today dominates activity in the American oil and gas industry. Aubrey's impact on this industry, his goal for American energy independence, and his love for his home state of Oklahoma cannot be overstated.
Over the course of his career, Aubrey received numerous honors, including Forbes CEO 20-20 Club, U.S. Steel Chief Roughneck, Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in Energy, and induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Additionally, Aubrey had multiple civic and philanthropic passions, including the Oklahoma Boathouse District, Duke University, University of Oklahoma, Casady School, Heritage Hall, All Souls' Episcopal Church, and the Boys & Girls Club. He was also extremely proud to be a member of the ownership group that brought an NBA franchise to Oklahoma City.
Aubrey had a strong faith in God and regularly attended services at All Souls'. He was a voracious reader and true intellectual, possessing a relentless curiosity. He was a leader and mentor, who expected the best from everyone while inspiring fierce loyalty and passion from those who worked for and with him. Aubrey was a life force: unbridled energy, tireless work ethic, boundless optimism and hope, and unending love of family, friends, and fun. He had a special way of making even the simplest conversations or tasks meaningful and memorable. Every moment of his life was soaked in purpose, presence, and joy. Aubrey simply loved life.
Above all, Aubrey was a devoted husband, father, and son, and leaves behind his cherished wife, Katie; his son, Jack and wife Whitney; his daughter, Callie and husband Tim Katt; his son, Will; his parents, Joe and Carole; his brother, David and wife Pam; and his first grandchild, Andrew Kerr Katt. In addition, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Priscilla Upton Byrns; and in-laws, Stephen Byrns and Thomas Lollar, Carrie and Neil Vill, Mindy and Eamonn O'Brien; three nieces and a nephew.
Aub, Dad, Pard, Sir - your absence has left an enormous void in our lives that will never be filled. We are so grateful for the time we got to spend with you and will forever treasure all of the incredible memories we had with you. We are comforted knowing you are in Heaven and are watching over us in everything we do. We miss you desperately, we love you more than you will ever know, and we will never, ever forget you.
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