1942 – 2012
Gene George received his Master’s Degree in Geology in Corvalis, Oregon.
Gene was very involved in Casper life. He was proud to be a member of many organizations and committees such as the Wyoming Geological Association (WGA), Vision 2000, and the Amoco Reuse Joint Powers Board. Gene seemed most pleased to be part of the University Park Elementary School “Earn to Learn” Reading Program. He often spoke of his pride in the children with whom he worked. The University Park Library now bears his name.
Gene was an accomplished storyteller with a wonderful, dry sense of humor. He truly loved golf (especially at Three Crowns in Casper) and was an avid fly-fisherman. Gene was honest, kind, considerate, and was the embodiment of integrity.
Add: refinery reclamation and golf course development; how he helped establish the PG licensure for WY and allotted to be the 8th PG in WY; published numerous studies in WGA and AAPG bulletins and guidebooks from 1969 to 2000.
