Robert Marion Boone

Robert “Bob” Marion Boone of Midland, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2013, after a long struggle with cancer and other medical issues. Memorial services will be held at 10AM, on Saturday, December 28^th, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church, 800 West Texas Ave., Midland, Texas, 79701.Bob was born in Amarillo, Texas, on April 11, 1934, to Virginia and Marion Boone and graduated from El Paso High School in 1952. He was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A & M College and graduated in 1957 with a BS in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. His early engineering experiences started with the Cooper-Bessemer Corporation in Odessa, Texas, and later at the corporate location in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, with a follow-on assignments again to Odessa and ultimately to Houston, Texas. Based upon his experience and knowledge, he pursued his main interest in all facets of the natural gas industry and moved to Littleton, Colorado, initially working with Power Application Manufacturing Company (PAMCO) as Vice-President. Bob later started his own business as Rocky Mountain Compression, Incorporated. In 1982, Bob and his wife, Allegra, moved to Midland, Texas, taking the position of VP-Marketing, for Compression Systems (CSI), INC., until he retired.  After a brief hiatus, as an experienced Texas Professional Engineer, Bob started a new company, Compressor Search, INC., and also became a limited partner with Knight-Crawford Enterprises. Bob remained successfully involved in these entities until he fully retired. Bob loved the industry he was involved in and frequently contributed his time and talent to the National Gas Processor Association.  He loved to teach and mentor others in the “oil patch” and conducted seminars throughout the industry, especially pertaining to liquid gas compressors and their use. Because Bob’s interest in the oil industry was contagious, Bob, Jr. became associated with the industry in 1977 and is currently working off-shore in California.Bob was an avid sportsman for the majority of his life and loved fishing for trout and salmon. He spent many winter days fishing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with his brother, his son and son-in-law together with his numerous friends and members of the Thompson Creek, Fishing Club.  Bob was also President, and an active member of the Midland Fly Fishing Club. Besides fly fishing, he was an accomplished artisan in the making of fly rods and flies. He successfully introduced his grandchildren to the fun of fishing in the Yukon, Alaska and other streams in the lower 48. Later in life, Bob became an avid dove hunter and he also continued to play golf and tennis.Bob was an ardent and dedicated family man and his best catch was Allegra Boone, a lovely Mineral Wells, Texas, girl. They were married in June 1957, and have two children, Bob Jr., and Mrs. Brad (Ginger) Martin. Ginger and Brad have 4 sons, Bradley, Daniel, and his daughter, Jaelyn, and Tom and Bryan. He is also survived by his brother, Colonel Tom Boone and his wife Valerie, his daughters, Dr. Laura Boone and her daughter, Megan Richards; and, Mrs. Tom (Barbara) Perry. Barbara and Tom have one daughter, Chloe. Bob is also survived by numerous family and step-family members throughout the US. Both of Bob’s parents, Virginia L. and Marion A. Boone of El Paso “outran” him in his race to the Father’s House!His A & M Classmates and other members of Texas A & M were very near and dear to him throughout his life. He was an Aggies’s Aggie and supported a variety of activities and needs by his word, work and gifts. He learned well the attributes of leadership, and integrity in all matters was his watchword. He encouraged others in a variety of career patterns through his advice and example.Bob loved his church, plain and simple, no matter the location. He and Allegra were actively involved as Youth Leaders for 13 years and he also served as a Deacon in three and as an Elder in two Presbyterian Churches. He and Allegra also served in a variety of church offices and on committees and Bob enjoyed the fellowship of his Midland Sunday School Class.  As a couple, they complimented one another in their care of others and they particularly enjoyed their long time service to “Meals on Wheels”. Bob was not part of the “silent majority” as he was well read and informed about the world we live in. He passionately expressed his views to others and was equally a good listener to the strong beliefs and opinions of others. He loved this country and all it stands for and was a staunch Conservative. Honorary pallbearers are ”The Old Boys” Sunday School Class of Midland’s First Presbyterian Church; local members of the Texas Aggies Former Student Association and Mr. Marc Nelson.It is suggested that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Deacons Fund, First Presbyterian Church, 800 West Texas Ave., Midland, Texas, 79701, or the charity of one’s choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.  Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com ,