Obituaries
Richard Grimler
ARAMCO retiree Richard Grimler passed away on March 24, 2012 in Guatemala. Michael Grimler, DH 66, shares more about the life of his father.
Shirley Ruth Polidori-Tuffaha
Shirley Ruth Polidori-Tuffaha, 71, passed away March 22, 2012. She arrived in Saudi Arabia in 1974 and was the Head Nurse of the ICU at the then Dhahran Health Center.
Mimi Silver
Born in Berkeley, California on June 9th, 1959, raised in Beaverton, Oregon; Mimi Louise Silver, Loving Mother, Sister, and Friend passed away peacefully March 14th 2012 surrounded by her loving children Eugene (Gino), Elliot (Eli), and Shayna Silver. Mimi Silver was an extraordinarily supportive and loving mother, raising her children was her proudest accomplishment.
In Memory of Daniel Gene Barbee
Daniel Barbee, 74, of College Station, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 in College Station, Texas. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 2901 Texas Avenue South, in College Station. Daniel was born to Theadore and Mariam (Wahl) Barbee November 7, 1937, in Petersburg, Illinois. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1964, where he met Ruth, his wife of 48 years.
Camille Patricia Blackburn Baumgardner
Camille Patricia Blackburn Baumgardner, 49, died unexpectedly at her Clarksville, MD home Sunday, March 4. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brian W. Baumgardner, and her children, Catherine, a sophomore at Boston University, and Cameron, a sophomore at Gleneig (Md.) Country Day School.
John Terence Watkins
John Terence, peacefully fell asleep at home on 28th February 2012 aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Jill and a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and loyal Mason. John was well known for his singing ability in Aramco theater productions and fellowships.
Julia Katherine Simon
Julia Katherine "Kit" Simon (nee Spencer) born on October 24, 1924 passed away in Round Rock, Texas, on February 27, 2012, at the age of 87. Vividly remembered mother (and mother-in-law) of Rita Orchard (Vince), Stephen (Cate), Kathy Simon (Paul Higley) and Sandy Simon (Michael); and special grandmother of Simon and Kate Orchard, Evan Howell and Matthew Simon.
Anton R. Falkenberg
Anton Ray Falkenberg died on February 14, 2012. He is survived by his wife Nancy and sons Adam and John. He joined Aramco in 1984, retiring in 2010 as an engineering specialist in Abqaiq.
John Hamilton Boyd III
John Hamilton Boyd III, 66, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at his home in Kerrville, Texas. John was born on May 19, 1945 in El Campo, Texas to Dr. John and Lenore (Anglin) Boyd II.
Nestor J. Sander
Nestor John Sander (December 5, 1914 - February 11, 2012), "Sandy" for his friends, was a living history book, describing himself as a positivist.
Rebecca Doss Wood
Rebecca Doss Wood, age 67, of Fayetteville, Tennessee and formerly of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Thursday night, February 9, 2012, at her residence.
Fahmi Yousif Basrawi Passed Away
Today was a sad day. Dear Fahmi Yousif Basrawi passed away and peacefully buried in Al-Khobar.