: Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - March 13, 2002 Deceased Name: Elton Ernest Rodgers RODGERS Elton Ernest Rodgers of Edmond, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ on March 11, 2002. He passed away peacefully at home, attended by his wife of 54 years, Ella Rodgers. Elton was born August 4, 1926, in Mangum, Oklahoma, to Elton and Cordye Rodgers. The family soon moved to Lubbock, Texas, where Elton remained until he graduated from Lubbock High School in 1944. After graduation he joined the Army and served in Korea until his discharge in 1947. Upon discharge from the Army, Elton married his high school sweetheart, Ella Frances Norman. He graduated from Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) in 1950 with a degree in Petroleum Geology. He went to work as a staff geologist for Skelty Oil Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma and stayed with the company for 32 years through the mergers with Getty and Texaco, retiring from Texaco in 1985. He served as an officer of the national Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, President of the Permian Basin Well Logging Society and was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. He was also in ducted into the "Four Mile Club" for his involvement in the successful drilling of the 22,569' "Walter No. 1" in Washita County, Oklahoma. Throughout his professional career he and Ella lived in Kansas (Manhattan), Texas (Brady, Amarillo, Abilene and Midland) and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City). Elton was an avid woodworker and bowler. He also built and operated model airplanes and rail roads. While in Midland he helped to found the Flying Chaparrals Model Airplane Club. In Oklahoma City he was a member of the Mayfair Kiwanis Club. Upon retirement to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, he also enjoyed golf. Throughout his life Elton was involved in the Sunday School of Baptist churches serving as both a teacher and director. He was a deacon at Northwest Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and Barcelona Road Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Elton Rodgers is survived by his wife, Ella Norman Rodgers ("Pooch", "Wife" or "Babe"); two daughters, Sharon Jackson and husband, Gary, of College Station, Texas, Ten Ogle and her husband Kelly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a son, Steve Rodgers and his wife Marci of College Station, Texas; and eight grandchildren. The family would like to extend special thanks to Elton's friends and attendants, Cleo Draper and Cameron Mahzoani. Also gratitude is extended to Dr. Matt Draelos and the wonderful staff of Odyssey Hospice. A private graveside service wilt be followed by a public memorial service at Northwest Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2002. VONDEL L. SMITH & SON MORTUARY 13125 N. MacArthur 720-1439 Copyright (c) 2002 Oklahoma Publishing Company ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com