John Robert Lively
March 9, 1932 - February 12, 2011
Obituary
Bob Lively, a native of Fort Worth, TX, born on March 9, 1932 to Mary Frances Dyer and John Dillard Lively, passed away on February 12, 2011 in Seattle. Bob graduated from Paschal High School in 1949. He attended the University of Texas and graduated from TCU, majoring in geology. In 1954, Bob earned a Masters Degree in petroleum geology from Oklahoma University. Bob worked for Exxon Oil Company for 30 years then retired to Midland, TX to work as an independent geologist. He was a board member and president of the board of the Museum of the Southwest. He was a member of the Advisory Council for the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas where he also served as chairman. He was chairman of the Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Midland College Foundation for several years.
Bob loved to play golf but also had an abiding interest in all sports, especially Longhorn and Horned-Frog football. Bob played third base for Paschal High School in the state championship game of 1949 and was invited to try out for the N.Y. Yankees. While at TCU, he covered sports for the Fort Worth Press.
Bob loved good food and wine! His interests were diverse and extensive. They included jazz, literature, art, cinema, world travel, theater, opera & the symphony. He loved ‘March Madness’ and root beer floats. He was known for his keen wit and wry sense of humor. Bob was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by friends and family alike.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years the former Patricia Marie Miller of Pampa, TX, son Christopher Dyer Lively and wife Terry Zhu Westport, CT, daughter Mary and husband Christopher Campbell Karsteter Seattle, grand-daughter Karen J. Lively Los Angeles, nephew William M. Arrington Pampa and niece Melanie Arrington Smith Fort Worth.
Memorial gifts may be sent to Midland Memorial Hospital or Museum of the Southwest. A private family service will be held in Fort Worth at a later date. Online guest book: www.bonneywatson.com
I extend my sincere condolences to the family during this sad time. Our Heavenly Father wants to comfort and support us during times like these. Psalm 147:3