SPEARMAN - Danny Ray Robertson, 59, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church in Midland with the Rev. Jim Houston-Hencken officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman and Ellis Funeral Home of Midland.
Dan was born April 17, 1949, in Perryton to T. Ray and Sylvia Martin Robertson of Spearman. He grew up in Spearman and graduated from Spearman High School in 1967. Armed with little more than an outsized sense of curiosity and a music scholarship, Dan left Spearman to attend West Texas State University in Canyon. He later enrolled at the University of Texas after following Donna Freeland, the love of his life, to Austin from Dallas, and became intrigued with political work. In spite of the considerable time and effort he devoted to both, he still managed to graduate with honors in 1976, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.
Dan and Donna were married on July 31, 1971, in Austin, and both worked there while completing their degrees at the University of Texas. During that time, and after graduation, Dan worked on a number of political campaigns, resulting in an invitation to join the staff of Congressman Bob Krueger. In 1979, Dan joined Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) to work in public affairs. While working for ARCO, Dan and Donna - and their growing young family - lived and worked in Houston, Dallas and then Midland. At ARCO, Dan served in numerous executive positions including director of government affairs with key responsibilities for legislative policy. Throughout his life, Dan earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and elected officials across the country. Though his work regularly took him to Washington, D.C., and many state capitols, Dan never left Texas behind. Instead, he took it with him everywhere he went, enough so he was able to leave a little behind with those people who didn't have any. They were always grateful for it.
Dan's work, extensive travel and wide-ranging experience with people in government and politics provided him with a limitless supply of human interest stories. He had great appreciation for family, friends, art, music and people in general, and his engaging personality and insight helped others learn, laugh and love from each of his tales.
At the time of his death, Dan was president of 180 Petroleum in Midland and was an oil and gas investor and consultant. He was an active member in the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Petroleum Club of Midland. He was a past director of the Texas Lyceum Association with much of his public affairs work focused in Austin. Dan was a longtime participant on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Oil and Gas Association in Austin. In Midland, Dan was active in numerous oil and gas activities. He served for about a year as editor of the Oil Report for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and also served on the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, was a member of the Midland Wildcat Committee and the committee overseeing the refurbishment of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Dan also served on the board of Midland Community Concerts and was a constant advocate and supporter of the Save the Girls collection of the American Airpower Heritage Museum.
Of all the things that this young boy from Spearman was able to experience and accomplish in his life, nothing was more important, or made him prouder than his loving wife and the two remarkable young men who are his sons. As he often said of them, "Bless their hearts."
Survivors include his wife, Donna Freeland Robertson of Midland; two sons: his elder son, Duncan Robertson and wife Stephanie of Austin and Stephen Robertson and wife Leah of Midland; a sister, Brenda Annen and husband Claude of Dimmitt; an aunt, Sybil Miller and husband Billy of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Peggy Betz and husband Dennis of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Save the Girls Collection, American Airpower Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711; Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 W. Interstate 20, Midland, TX 79701; or to a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 14, 2008
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church in Midland with the Rev. Jim Houston-Hencken officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman and Ellis Funeral Home of Midland.
Dan was born April 17, 1949, in Perryton to T. Ray and Sylvia Martin Robertson of Spearman. He grew up in Spearman and graduated from Spearman High School in 1967. Armed with little more than an outsized sense of curiosity and a music scholarship, Dan left Spearman to attend West Texas State University in Canyon. He later enrolled at the University of Texas after following Donna Freeland, the love of his life, to Austin from Dallas, and became intrigued with political work. In spite of the considerable time and effort he devoted to both, he still managed to graduate with honors in 1976, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.
Dan and Donna were married on July 31, 1971, in Austin, and both worked there while completing their degrees at the University of Texas. During that time, and after graduation, Dan worked on a number of political campaigns, resulting in an invitation to join the staff of Congressman Bob Krueger. In 1979, Dan joined Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) to work in public affairs. While working for ARCO, Dan and Donna - and their growing young family - lived and worked in Houston, Dallas and then Midland. At ARCO, Dan served in numerous executive positions including director of government affairs with key responsibilities for legislative policy. Throughout his life, Dan earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and elected officials across the country. Though his work regularly took him to Washington, D.C., and many state capitols, Dan never left Texas behind. Instead, he took it with him everywhere he went, enough so he was able to leave a little behind with those people who didn't have any. They were always grateful for it.
Dan's work, extensive travel and wide-ranging experience with people in government and politics provided him with a limitless supply of human interest stories. He had great appreciation for family, friends, art, music and people in general, and his engaging personality and insight helped others learn, laugh and love from each of his tales.
At the time of his death, Dan was president of 180 Petroleum in Midland and was an oil and gas investor and consultant. He was an active member in the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Petroleum Club of Midland. He was a past director of the Texas Lyceum Association with much of his public affairs work focused in Austin. Dan was a longtime participant on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Oil and Gas Association in Austin. In Midland, Dan was active in numerous oil and gas activities. He served for about a year as editor of the Oil Report for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and also served on the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, was a member of the Midland Wildcat Committee and the committee overseeing the refurbishment of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Dan also served on the board of Midland Community Concerts and was a constant advocate and supporter of the Save the Girls collection of the American Airpower Heritage Museum.
Of all the things that this young boy from Spearman was able to experience and accomplish in his life, nothing was more important, or made him prouder than his loving wife and the two remarkable young men who are his sons. As he often said of them, "Bless their hearts."
Survivors include his wife, Donna Freeland Robertson of Midland; two sons: his elder son, Duncan Robertson and wife Stephanie of Austin and Stephen Robertson and wife Leah of Midland; a sister, Brenda Annen and husband Claude of Dimmitt; an aunt, Sybil Miller and husband Billy of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Peggy Betz and husband Dennis of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Save the Girls Collection, American Airpower Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711; Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 W. Interstate 20, Midland, TX 79701; or to a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 14, 2008
SPEARMAN - Danny Ray Robertson, 59, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church in Midland with the Rev. Jim Houston-Hencken officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman and Ellis Funeral Home of Midland.
Dan was born April 17, 1949, in Perryton to T. Ray and Sylvia Martin Robertson of Spearman. He grew up in Spearman and graduated from Spearman High School in 1967. Armed with little more than an outsized sense of curiosity and a music scholarship, Dan left Spearman to attend West Texas State University in Canyon. He later enrolled at the University of Texas after following Donna Freeland, the love of his life, to Austin from Dallas, and became intrigued with political work. In spite of the considerable time and effort he devoted to both, he still managed to graduate with honors in 1976, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.
Dan and Donna were married on July 31, 1971, in Austin, and both worked there while completing their degrees at the University of Texas. During that time, and after graduation, Dan worked on a number of political campaigns, resulting in an invitation to join the staff of Congressman Bob Krueger. In 1979, Dan joined Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) to work in public affairs. While working for ARCO, Dan and Donna - and their growing young family - lived and worked in Houston, Dallas and then Midland. At ARCO, Dan served in numerous executive positions including director of government affairs with key responsibilities for legislative policy. Throughout his life, Dan earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and elected officials across the country. Though his work regularly took him to Washington, D.C., and many state capitols, Dan never left Texas behind. Instead, he took it with him everywhere he went, enough so he was able to leave a little behind with those people who didn't have any. They were always grateful for it.
Dan's work, extensive travel and wide-ranging experience with people in government and politics provided him with a limitless supply of human interest stories. He had great appreciation for family, friends, art, music and people in general, and his engaging personality and insight helped others learn, laugh and love from each of his tales.
At the time of his death, Dan was president of 180 Petroleum in Midland and was an oil and gas investor and consultant. He was an active member in the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Petroleum Club of Midland. He was a past director of the Texas Lyceum Association with much of his public affairs work focused in Austin. Dan was a longtime participant on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Oil and Gas Association in Austin. In Midland, Dan was active in numerous oil and gas activities. He served for about a year as editor of the Oil Report for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and also served on the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, was a member of the Midland Wildcat Committee and the committee overseeing the refurbishment of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Dan also served on the board of Midland Community Concerts and was a constant advocate and supporter of the Save the Girls collection of the American Airpower Heritage Museum.
Of all the things that this young boy from Spearman was able to experience and accomplish in his life, nothing was more important, or made him prouder than his loving wife and the two remarkable young men who are his sons. As he often said of them, "Bless their hearts."
Survivors include his wife, Donna Freeland Robertson of Midland; two sons: his elder son, Duncan Robertson and wife Stephanie of Austin and Stephen Robertson and wife Leah of Midland; a sister, Brenda Annen and husband Claude of Dimmitt; an aunt, Sybil Miller and husband Billy of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Peggy Betz and husband Dennis of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Save the Girls Collection, American Airpower Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711; Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 W. Interstate 20, Midland, TX 79701; or to a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 14, 2008
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church in Midland with the Rev. Jim Houston-Hencken officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman and Ellis Funeral Home of Midland.
Dan was born April 17, 1949, in Perryton to T. Ray and Sylvia Martin Robertson of Spearman. He grew up in Spearman and graduated from Spearman High School in 1967. Armed with little more than an outsized sense of curiosity and a music scholarship, Dan left Spearman to attend West Texas State University in Canyon. He later enrolled at the University of Texas after following Donna Freeland, the love of his life, to Austin from Dallas, and became intrigued with political work. In spite of the considerable time and effort he devoted to both, he still managed to graduate with honors in 1976, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.
Dan and Donna were married on July 31, 1971, in Austin, and both worked there while completing their degrees at the University of Texas. During that time, and after graduation, Dan worked on a number of political campaigns, resulting in an invitation to join the staff of Congressman Bob Krueger. In 1979, Dan joined Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) to work in public affairs. While working for ARCO, Dan and Donna - and their growing young family - lived and worked in Houston, Dallas and then Midland. At ARCO, Dan served in numerous executive positions including director of government affairs with key responsibilities for legislative policy. Throughout his life, Dan earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and elected officials across the country. Though his work regularly took him to Washington, D.C., and many state capitols, Dan never left Texas behind. Instead, he took it with him everywhere he went, enough so he was able to leave a little behind with those people who didn't have any. They were always grateful for it.
Dan's work, extensive travel and wide-ranging experience with people in government and politics provided him with a limitless supply of human interest stories. He had great appreciation for family, friends, art, music and people in general, and his engaging personality and insight helped others learn, laugh and love from each of his tales.
At the time of his death, Dan was president of 180 Petroleum in Midland and was an oil and gas investor and consultant. He was an active member in the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Petroleum Club of Midland. He was a past director of the Texas Lyceum Association with much of his public affairs work focused in Austin. Dan was a longtime participant on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Oil and Gas Association in Austin. In Midland, Dan was active in numerous oil and gas activities. He served for about a year as editor of the Oil Report for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and also served on the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, was a member of the Midland Wildcat Committee and the committee overseeing the refurbishment of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Dan also served on the board of Midland Community Concerts and was a constant advocate and supporter of the Save the Girls collection of the American Airpower Heritage Museum.
Of all the things that this young boy from Spearman was able to experience and accomplish in his life, nothing was more important, or made him prouder than his loving wife and the two remarkable young men who are his sons. As he often said of them, "Bless their hearts."
Survivors include his wife, Donna Freeland Robertson of Midland; two sons: his elder son, Duncan Robertson and wife Stephanie of Austin and Stephen Robertson and wife Leah of Midland; a sister, Brenda Annen and husband Claude of Dimmitt; an aunt, Sybil Miller and husband Billy of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Peggy Betz and husband Dennis of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Save the Girls Collection, American Airpower Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711; Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 W. Interstate 20, Midland, TX 79701; or to a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 14, 2008
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