David Archer McCane

David Archer McCane, 92, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at Eagle’s Trace Senior Living. His memorial service will be held at Katy Funeral Home on October 11, 2026, at 11 a.m.

David was born to Lonnie McCane and Rena Belle Chapman on April 17, 1934, in LaGrange, Texas. David grew up on his parent’s ranch in Columbus, Texas and eventually graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering. After participating in the Corps of Cadets and receiving his commission, he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for four years.

David met his future wife, Jane Rutherford, on a ski trip and they united in matrimony on April 19, 1958. The young couple established their first home in Everett, Washington where David was stationed at the Air Force Base and served on the local search and rescue team. After leaving the Air Force, David and Jane moved back to Texas and eventually settled in Amarillo, Texas, working for Diamond Shamrock. David spent his whole career with Diamond Shamrock and retired in 1996 as General Manager of Product Pipelines.

While living in Amarillo, David and Jane were active in the Panhandle Boat & Ski Club and enjoyed weekend trips to Lake Greenbelt with their children, Charles, Keith, and Kathy. An avid hunter, David also loved boating and fishing on Lake Greenbelt and Lake LBJ. Upon retirement, David and Jane moved to Lake LBJ near Marble Falls, Texas. Together, they traveled to Europe, Ireland, Canada and enjoyed Caribbean and Alaskan cruises. Eventually, David and Jane moved to Katy, Texas to be closer to family. David and Jane were married for 65 years before Jane passed away on March 24, 2023.

David is survived by his children, Charles of Lewisville, Texas, Keith of Katy, Texas, and Kathy Schuman of Houston, Texas; and his five grandchildren, Jackson McCane of Lubbock, Texas, Tanner McCane of Katy, Texas, Rachel Schuman Christie of Hastings, New Zealand, and Adrian and Alex Schuman of Tyler, Texas.