Ronald Joe Neafus
Obituary
Ronald Joe Neafus was born October 7, 1949 in Tulsa, OK to W. H. & Betty D. (Potter) Neafus, Jr. and passed from this life October 19, 2014 at the age of 65.
A Graduate of East Central High School in Tulsa, he went on to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater where he received two Bachelor’s Degrees majoring in secondary education and in geology. Afterwards he went on to receive a Master’s degree majoring in hydrogeology.
In the 70’s he started as a graduate assistant hydrogeologist at U.S.D.A. – S.E.A. and Oklahoma State University. He then moved on to work as a geologist for R & J Systems Inc. also in Stillwater. He then moved to Tulsa where he was a hydrogeologist for POE Environmental Technology & Resources Associates Inc. and then as Vice-President & hydrologist/hydrogeologist at Mintech, Inc. (Mining & Mineral Technology) in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ron loved the water and spending time with his friends and family at Grand Lake where he loved to boat and to ski. Most of all, he loved his family and friends and adored his pets. He kept long time relationships with many friends and colleagues. Ron had a kind, compassionate heart and quick wit and he will be deeply missed by his family & friends.
He is survived by his parents, his sister Lisa Neafus & Heather Cottrill, and his companion Donald Morton.
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Tributes & Memories
We loved Ronnie. We are very sorry he's gone. Although I do not live in Tulsa currently, when I retire I'd planned to have a party for all my old friends, Ronnie being one. I know you miss him and I wish he were still with us. It is never easy losing somebody so close to our hearts.
Carol Conti Herron
I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Ron's family and friends. Ron and I go back from his early days in Stillwater, when we were both struggling to figure out if Geology was for us. We generally helped each other study and prepare for class work and tests. Ron continued on with many more degrees than I, but I am still a working geologist and love the career and the many friends and places it has taken me. I believe in some small way I contributed in getting Ron on a "better path" in those few years we hung out, and we both benefitted down the road. Again, please give my condolences to family and friends, Regards, Paul A. Bryden
Paul Bryden
Thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May your cherished memories that you shared together through the years comfort you today and always.
Tammy Burkhart