John Malcolm Skene

John, “Dick” was born on the 10th of October 1924 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his parents, Colonel and Mrs. C. M. Skene and wife Helen “Betty” Markey Skene. He is survived by his wife, Ingeborg Lange Skene and her children Robert and Karen; daughters, Barbara Skene Lamport, Mary “Kathy” Skene Bierman, Janet Skene Aigner and Judy Skene; grandchildren, Erin Lamport Koch, Emily Marie Lamport, Malcom Scott Bierman, Elizabeth Markey Bierman, Elizabeth Ann Aigner and William Robert Aigner; and great grandchildren, Ellen Elizabeth Koch and John Joseph Koch.

He is a World War II veteran and a Silver Star recipient. After thirty three years of service with Chevron Oil Company he retired. He was known for his great sense of humor and described as very much a gentleman. He lived and loved life to the fullest, traveling and enjoying tennis and golf.

The family is forever grateful to the many people who have given their kindness, care and loving support.

The memorial service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 31st of May, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

The interment will follow, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family request that contributions in Jack’s name be directed to the charity of one’s choice.