In Memory of
Paul Smith Ache
December 7, 1927 - March 19, 2017
Paul S. Ache, Jr., died in Houston, Texas, on March 19, 2017. Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Paul Smith Ache and Edith Deal Ache, both originally of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Tulsa Central School in1945, Paul attended the University of Tulsa for one year before entering The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from the Academy in the class of 1950 with a commission in the Regular Army as 2nd Lieutenant, Armor. Paul's early ambition was to graduate from West Point and he was extremely proud to attain this goal.
Posted immediately to Germany, Paul served two years as a leader of Armored Cavalry Units before receiving orders to return to the States and escort a troop ship back to Germany. A two week leave en route was granted during which time in Tulsa Oklahoma in a whirl wind of activity, Paul married Elizabeth (Betsy) Evans on June 4, 1952. They returned to Germany where Paul commanded an Armored Cavalry Company.
Paul was an exceptional Army officer as evidenced by his accelerated promotion to 1st Lieutenant and his early appointment as Commanding Officer of Company "C", 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Straubing, Germany. He often commented "that next to being married to Betsy, the best experience he ever had was that of commanding an Armored Cavalry Company."
Paul loved the Army, but due to a severe asthmatic condition which developed during maneuvers in the hay fields of Germany, Paul transferred to the Army Reserve obtaining the rank of Major, Armor USAR. He continued to be an avid patriot his entire life.
As a second career, Paul chose Petroleum Engineering and began by graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering on June 3, 1956. At O.U. Paul was a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity. He was also elected to the honorary academic fraternities Sigma Tau (engineering), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological), and Pi Epsilon Tau (petroleum engineering).
Employment by several major oil companies followed with Betsy and Paul living in Franklin, LA; Liberal, KS; Denver, CO; and, finally in Houston. TX. In 1964, Paul opened an office as a consulting petroleum engineer which eventually led to his establishing himself as an independent oil operator and founder of Crest Resources and Exploration Corp. He retired with its liquidation in 1999.
Paul was very active in his professional organization, the Society of Petroleum engineers. He was Chairman of many operating committees which culminated in his election as Chairman of the Gulf Coast Section with a voting membership at that time of over 2600. Recognition came in the form of the Section Service Award, the Regional Service Award, and the Legion of Honor. Tangentially, he was also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
Paul was also a leader in community efforts and he was widely respected and completely honest in everything he did. He volunteered at M.D. Anderson Institute for Tumor Research. He served as Chairman of the West Point Alumnae Association of Houston. He was Chairman of the Winedale Advisory Council at Roundtop, Texas, a division of The Center For American History The University of Texas at Austin.
Paul was recruited to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Battleship Texas Foundation. For over 10 years, he was instrumental in organizing and establishing the onboard Youth Education Programs, the principal one of which is the overnight adventure. Annually over 3500 individuals attend this pleasant and educational military experience.
For comradeship as well as, educational benefits, Paul was a member of the Reading for Pleasure Club and the Houston Civil War Round Table.
Although a member of the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Paul looked to the USMA Cadet Prayer for goals and guidance. He memorized this prayer prior to entering West Point and continued to marvel at its recitations as a pattern for high standards and moral living. For the benefit of all, a copy of the Cadet Prayer is a part of the program for the funeral service at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.
In summary Paul enjoyed two careers, was a leader in both, and contributed selflessly to each. As he stated, "My marriage to Betsy was one of admiration and love for her."
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betsy; three sons, John and his wife, Diane, and their two sons, Matthew and Scott; Paul III and his wife, Katie, with their four children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Meredith and Paul IV; and Hugh and his wife, Tracy, with their one child, Alyson.; His sister, Jean Ache Ladner of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his nephew, Stephen Ache Ladner and family of Norman Oklahoma.
Paul would be the first to say that Betsy, their children, their grandchildren and great grandchildren were his greatest joy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to West Point-Association of Graduates, Class of 1950, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Published in Houston Chronicle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2017
Paul Smith Ache
December 7, 1927 - March 19, 2017
Paul S. Ache, Jr., died in Houston, Texas, on March 19, 2017. Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Paul Smith Ache and Edith Deal Ache, both originally of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Tulsa Central School in1945, Paul attended the University of Tulsa for one year before entering The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from the Academy in the class of 1950 with a commission in the Regular Army as 2nd Lieutenant, Armor. Paul's early ambition was to graduate from West Point and he was extremely proud to attain this goal.
Posted immediately to Germany, Paul served two years as a leader of Armored Cavalry Units before receiving orders to return to the States and escort a troop ship back to Germany. A two week leave en route was granted during which time in Tulsa Oklahoma in a whirl wind of activity, Paul married Elizabeth (Betsy) Evans on June 4, 1952. They returned to Germany where Paul commanded an Armored Cavalry Company.
Paul was an exceptional Army officer as evidenced by his accelerated promotion to 1st Lieutenant and his early appointment as Commanding Officer of Company "C", 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Straubing, Germany. He often commented "that next to being married to Betsy, the best experience he ever had was that of commanding an Armored Cavalry Company."
Paul loved the Army, but due to a severe asthmatic condition which developed during maneuvers in the hay fields of Germany, Paul transferred to the Army Reserve obtaining the rank of Major, Armor USAR. He continued to be an avid patriot his entire life.
As a second career, Paul chose Petroleum Engineering and began by graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering on June 3, 1956. At O.U. Paul was a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity. He was also elected to the honorary academic fraternities Sigma Tau (engineering), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological), and Pi Epsilon Tau (petroleum engineering).
Employment by several major oil companies followed with Betsy and Paul living in Franklin, LA; Liberal, KS; Denver, CO; and, finally in Houston. TX. In 1964, Paul opened an office as a consulting petroleum engineer which eventually led to his establishing himself as an independent oil operator and founder of Crest Resources and Exploration Corp. He retired with its liquidation in 1999.
Paul was very active in his professional organization, the Society of Petroleum engineers. He was Chairman of many operating committees which culminated in his election as Chairman of the Gulf Coast Section with a voting membership at that time of over 2600. Recognition came in the form of the Section Service Award, the Regional Service Award, and the Legion of Honor. Tangentially, he was also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
Paul was also a leader in community efforts and he was widely respected and completely honest in everything he did. He volunteered at M.D. Anderson Institute for Tumor Research. He served as Chairman of the West Point Alumnae Association of Houston. He was Chairman of the Winedale Advisory Council at Roundtop, Texas, a division of The Center For American History The University of Texas at Austin.
Paul was recruited to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Battleship Texas Foundation. For over 10 years, he was instrumental in organizing and establishing the onboard Youth Education Programs, the principal one of which is the overnight adventure. Annually over 3500 individuals attend this pleasant and educational military experience.
For comradeship as well as, educational benefits, Paul was a member of the Reading for Pleasure Club and the Houston Civil War Round Table.
Although a member of the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Paul looked to the USMA Cadet Prayer for goals and guidance. He memorized this prayer prior to entering West Point and continued to marvel at its recitations as a pattern for high standards and moral living. For the benefit of all, a copy of the Cadet Prayer is a part of the program for the funeral service at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.
In summary Paul enjoyed two careers, was a leader in both, and contributed selflessly to each. As he stated, "My marriage to Betsy was one of admiration and love for her."
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betsy; three sons, John and his wife, Diane, and their two sons, Matthew and Scott; Paul III and his wife, Katie, with their four children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Meredith and Paul IV; and Hugh and his wife, Tracy, with their one child, Alyson.; His sister, Jean Ache Ladner of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his nephew, Stephen Ache Ladner and family of Norman Oklahoma.
Paul would be the first to say that Betsy, their children, their grandchildren and great grandchildren were his greatest joy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to West Point-Association of Graduates, Class of 1950, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Published in Houston Chronicle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2017
In Memory of
Paul Smith Ache
December 7, 1927 - March 19, 2017
Paul S. Ache, Jr., died in Houston, Texas, on March 19, 2017. Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Paul Smith Ache and Edith Deal Ache, both originally of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Tulsa Central School in1945, Paul attended the University of Tulsa for one year before entering The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from the Academy in the class of 1950 with a commission in the Regular Army as 2nd Lieutenant, Armor. Paul's early ambition was to graduate from West Point and he was extremely proud to attain this goal.
Posted immediately to Germany, Paul served two years as a leader of Armored Cavalry Units before receiving orders to return to the States and escort a troop ship back to Germany. A two week leave en route was granted during which time in Tulsa Oklahoma in a whirl wind of activity, Paul married Elizabeth (Betsy) Evans on June 4, 1952. They returned to Germany where Paul commanded an Armored Cavalry Company.
Paul was an exceptional Army officer as evidenced by his accelerated promotion to 1st Lieutenant and his early appointment as Commanding Officer of Company "C", 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Straubing, Germany. He often commented "that next to being married to Betsy, the best experience he ever had was that of commanding an Armored Cavalry Company."
Paul loved the Army, but due to a severe asthmatic condition which developed during maneuvers in the hay fields of Germany, Paul transferred to the Army Reserve obtaining the rank of Major, Armor USAR. He continued to be an avid patriot his entire life.
As a second career, Paul chose Petroleum Engineering and began by graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering on June 3, 1956. At O.U. Paul was a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity. He was also elected to the honorary academic fraternities Sigma Tau (engineering), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological), and Pi Epsilon Tau (petroleum engineering).
Employment by several major oil companies followed with Betsy and Paul living in Franklin, LA; Liberal, KS; Denver, CO; and, finally in Houston. TX. In 1964, Paul opened an office as a consulting petroleum engineer which eventually led to his establishing himself as an independent oil operator and founder of Crest Resources and Exploration Corp. He retired with its liquidation in 1999.
Paul was very active in his professional organization, the Society of Petroleum engineers. He was Chairman of many operating committees which culminated in his election as Chairman of the Gulf Coast Section with a voting membership at that time of over 2600. Recognition came in the form of the Section Service Award, the Regional Service Award, and the Legion of Honor. Tangentially, he was also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
Paul was also a leader in community efforts and he was widely respected and completely honest in everything he did. He volunteered at M.D. Anderson Institute for Tumor Research. He served as Chairman of the West Point Alumnae Association of Houston. He was Chairman of the Winedale Advisory Council at Roundtop, Texas, a division of The Center For American History The University of Texas at Austin.
Paul was recruited to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Battleship Texas Foundation. For over 10 years, he was instrumental in organizing and establishing the onboard Youth Education Programs, the principal one of which is the overnight adventure. Annually over 3500 individuals attend this pleasant and educational military experience.
For comradeship as well as, educational benefits, Paul was a member of the Reading for Pleasure Club and the Houston Civil War Round Table.
Although a member of the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Paul looked to the USMA Cadet Prayer for goals and guidance. He memorized this prayer prior to entering West Point and continued to marvel at its recitations as a pattern for high standards and moral living. For the benefit of all, a copy of the Cadet Prayer is a part of the program for the funeral service at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.
In summary Paul enjoyed two careers, was a leader in both, and contributed selflessly to each. As he stated, "My marriage to Betsy was one of admiration and love for her."
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betsy; three sons, John and his wife, Diane, and their two sons, Matthew and Scott; Paul III and his wife, Katie, with their four children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Meredith and Paul IV; and Hugh and his wife, Tracy, with their one child, Alyson.; His sister, Jean Ache Ladner of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his nephew, Stephen Ache Ladner and family of Norman Oklahoma.
Paul would be the first to say that Betsy, their children, their grandchildren and great grandchildren were his greatest joy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to West Point-Association of Graduates, Class of 1950, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Published in Houston Chronicle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2017
Paul Smith Ache
December 7, 1927 - March 19, 2017
Paul S. Ache, Jr., died in Houston, Texas, on March 19, 2017. Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Paul Smith Ache and Edith Deal Ache, both originally of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Tulsa Central School in1945, Paul attended the University of Tulsa for one year before entering The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from the Academy in the class of 1950 with a commission in the Regular Army as 2nd Lieutenant, Armor. Paul's early ambition was to graduate from West Point and he was extremely proud to attain this goal.
Posted immediately to Germany, Paul served two years as a leader of Armored Cavalry Units before receiving orders to return to the States and escort a troop ship back to Germany. A two week leave en route was granted during which time in Tulsa Oklahoma in a whirl wind of activity, Paul married Elizabeth (Betsy) Evans on June 4, 1952. They returned to Germany where Paul commanded an Armored Cavalry Company.
Paul was an exceptional Army officer as evidenced by his accelerated promotion to 1st Lieutenant and his early appointment as Commanding Officer of Company "C", 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Straubing, Germany. He often commented "that next to being married to Betsy, the best experience he ever had was that of commanding an Armored Cavalry Company."
Paul loved the Army, but due to a severe asthmatic condition which developed during maneuvers in the hay fields of Germany, Paul transferred to the Army Reserve obtaining the rank of Major, Armor USAR. He continued to be an avid patriot his entire life.
As a second career, Paul chose Petroleum Engineering and began by graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering on June 3, 1956. At O.U. Paul was a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity. He was also elected to the honorary academic fraternities Sigma Tau (engineering), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological), and Pi Epsilon Tau (petroleum engineering).
Employment by several major oil companies followed with Betsy and Paul living in Franklin, LA; Liberal, KS; Denver, CO; and, finally in Houston. TX. In 1964, Paul opened an office as a consulting petroleum engineer which eventually led to his establishing himself as an independent oil operator and founder of Crest Resources and Exploration Corp. He retired with its liquidation in 1999.
Paul was very active in his professional organization, the Society of Petroleum engineers. He was Chairman of many operating committees which culminated in his election as Chairman of the Gulf Coast Section with a voting membership at that time of over 2600. Recognition came in the form of the Section Service Award, the Regional Service Award, and the Legion of Honor. Tangentially, he was also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
Paul was also a leader in community efforts and he was widely respected and completely honest in everything he did. He volunteered at M.D. Anderson Institute for Tumor Research. He served as Chairman of the West Point Alumnae Association of Houston. He was Chairman of the Winedale Advisory Council at Roundtop, Texas, a division of The Center For American History The University of Texas at Austin.
Paul was recruited to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Battleship Texas Foundation. For over 10 years, he was instrumental in organizing and establishing the onboard Youth Education Programs, the principal one of which is the overnight adventure. Annually over 3500 individuals attend this pleasant and educational military experience.
For comradeship as well as, educational benefits, Paul was a member of the Reading for Pleasure Club and the Houston Civil War Round Table.
Although a member of the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Paul looked to the USMA Cadet Prayer for goals and guidance. He memorized this prayer prior to entering West Point and continued to marvel at its recitations as a pattern for high standards and moral living. For the benefit of all, a copy of the Cadet Prayer is a part of the program for the funeral service at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.
In summary Paul enjoyed two careers, was a leader in both, and contributed selflessly to each. As he stated, "My marriage to Betsy was one of admiration and love for her."
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betsy; three sons, John and his wife, Diane, and their two sons, Matthew and Scott; Paul III and his wife, Katie, with their four children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Meredith and Paul IV; and Hugh and his wife, Tracy, with their one child, Alyson.; His sister, Jean Ache Ladner of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his nephew, Stephen Ache Ladner and family of Norman Oklahoma.
Paul would be the first to say that Betsy, their children, their grandchildren and great grandchildren were his greatest joy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to West Point-Association of Graduates, Class of 1950, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Published in Houston Chronicle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2017
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