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Robert Vest

January 21, 1943 - June 8, 2011
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 6/15, 2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church of Big Spring Radio Ministry Fund
Tuesday 6/14, 8:41 pm

Robert Thomas Vest died Wednesday, June 8, at his family's lake cabin on Lake Livingston, Texas. He was born January 21, 1943, to Hollis and Elsie Vest in Bay Minette, Alabama. Robert graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked as a Geophysicist for Texaco and Getty Oil before he formed his own company, Vest Exploration Services, and developed the seismic interpretation software program 3DSEIS. Robert was a loving husband and father, a Vietnam veteran and avid sports fan.Robert is survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen Vest, of Midland; son, Thomas Vest, of College Station, Texas; two daughters, Kimberly Vest, of Frostburg, Maryland and Sara Dunnam and her husband Matt, of Midland; sister, Shirley Taylor and her husband Jay, of Grants, New Mexico; nephew, Todd Taylor, his wife Sandy and their children Jarod and Lauren, of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Andy Vest and his wife Pam, of Parksville, British Columbia; brother-in-law, Bruce Kistrup and his wife Claudia, of Denham Springs, Louisiana; nephew, Mattson Kistrup of Alexandria, Louisiana; and niece, Keri Kistrup, of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Hollis and Elsie Vest of Brookhaven, Mississippi and his father-in-law Ray Kistrup of Kenner, Louisiana.The family will receive guests at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Tuesday, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Robert's memorial service will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 15, at 2 p.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to The Red Cross of Midland or Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Wednesday 6/15, 2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church of Big Spring Radio Ministry Fund
Tuesday 6/14, 8:41 pm

Robert Thomas Vest died Wednesday, June 8, at his family's lake cabin on Lake Livingston, Texas. He was born January 21, 1943, to Hollis and Elsie Vest in Bay Minette, Alabama. Robert graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked as a Geophysicist for Texaco and Getty Oil beforeContinue Reading

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Lewis Cassidy left a message on May 3, 2021:
I spent a year with Robert in Saigon and long bing in the Army as an instructor with the 1st Signal Brigade School. It was a pleasure to be his friend. I remember going with hm in Saigon to buy a guitar and amplifier. He taught himself to play Wildwood Flower And almost drove me and others crazy. Lewis Cassidy Bluemont Virginia
Jasha Cultreri left a message on June 15, 2011:
Bob was always kind to me and helpful.
Ron & Eva Klman left a message on June 14, 2011:
A candle was lit by Ron & Eva Klman on 2011/06/14
Bill Robinson left a message on June 13, 2011:
Bob Vest was a good friend. His life interests had a way of intertwining with those who knew him well. Bob was a dependable and honest and self-reliant man. He was a visionary, who used his fine intellect to make his vision available to all who would see it. I will ever remember the many stimulating conversations, the trips, the technology, the trust, that we had, and will feel small empty places within me, when I realize those holes are now there. Long Live Robert T. Vest.
Teri Pender left a message on June 13, 2011:
Karen, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family. God Bless you and take care, Teri Pender
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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