George Severson Obituary

Severson, George Donovan

April 2, 1932 - January 17, 2024

"Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.1 Cor.13:4-8A

 

George Donovan Severson, 91, of Tulsa, OK, passed away peacefully January 17, 2024, with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by all, but especially by his wife of 65 years, Joanne Susan Cech of Whiting, IN. George was born on April 2, 1932, to Linnie Fisher and Henry Spurr Severson in Tulsa, OK. His paternal grandparents, Olive and John S. Severson, helped to raise him. He graduated from Central High School in 1950, served in the Air Force during the Korean War (stationed in San Antonio, TX) and returned to TU, where received his Master of Science degree in Geology. TU is also where George met the love of his life, Joanne, and they married in 1959. He worked for Texaco as a petroleum geologist. After several moves, his growing family finally settled in New Orleans, LA, a place he called home for 53 years, before returning to Tulsa. A distinguished geologist and recipient of many accolades, George worked for Exchange Oil and Gas, Louisiana Land and Exploration Co. (Vice President), Freeport-McMoRan, and Severson Exploration Co.

 

George and Joanne had four children: Dianne E. Severson Head (Michael Head) and Judy A. Severson, both of Tulsa, OK, George F. Severson (Jaime Armitage) of Opelousas, LA, and Jennifer L. Severson of Livingston, MT. He is survived and missed dearly by his children and his four grandchildren, Jackson Head, Madeline Head, Lily Severson, and Henry Severson. He is also survived by his niece, Katherine Bynum Russell, her son Bynum Russell, and other family who affectionately called him "Uncle Bub."

 

George loved a good joke and family vacations, especially to Seagrove Beach, FL.  He and Joanne traveled the world, enjoyed going out for a great dinner, and dancing the night away with friends. He never missed a chance to say to his family: "I love you" and "drive safely." George was his family's hero. His friends would all agree he was incredibly kind, eternally patient, and a gentleman always. He will be buried near family at Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow, OK.

 

Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, at Ninde Brookside Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Running Strong for American Indian Youth, an organization close to his heart. http://www.indianyouth.org/

 

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