In Memoriam
Elijah E. Fogelson was known to family, friends, business colleagues, and in the oil industry as "Buddy" Fogelson. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended college at Texas Christian University in 1919 - 1920. He made his fortune in the oil business as a "wildcatter" in the oil industry.
Buddy Fogelson was also a lawyer, cattle breeder, racehorse owner and American philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Army on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff in the rank of Colonel during World War II. He was placed in charge of oil procurement for the United States military and the Allied Forces during the war. He was partially responsible for the oil pipeline that made it possible for the Allied invasion of Europe, no small feat.
Being a friend of Peter Lawford the English actor, while visiting in Hollywood in 1948, he met world famous Academy Award-winning actress Greer Garson. She was lovely with flaming red hair, gracious with a warm, intelligent demeanor, and he was a charming, charismatic man with a magnetic presence and wit. There was an immediate attraction. She didn't know it the day that they met, but here was the man who would change her life forever. They began dating. A year later on July 15, 1949, Greer Garson married oil baron E.E. "Buddy" Fogelson in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was the beginning of a fulfilling, joyful, loving relationship that would endure the rest of their lives.
Buddy introduced Greer to his historic Forked Lightning Ranch, near Pecos, about twenty-five miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Greer loved their ranching life there, and began a love affair with New Mexico. Buddy raised Santa Gertrudis cattle, acquired from the famous King Ranch in Texas. Greer tried her hand at raising some shorthorn Scottish cattle, and brought home championship ribbons from the New Mexico State Fair. They joined in, and became an integral part of the community landscape in Santa Fe. On the ranch Greer ran environmental, wildlife preservation, and archeological campaigns. She participated in theater, acting in plays in Santa Fe, and involved herself with several charities. Buddy Fogelson formed Santa Fe Productions, Inc., and backed some Broadway plays. Through the years they contributed to Santa Fe Opera and Theater, to the Santa Fe College, funded E.E. Fogelson Library, and aided underprivileged students through scholarships.
Buddy and Greer had homes in Dallas, Texas, and in Beverly Hills, California. Much of Buddy's adult life was spent in Texas in business. He never forgot his humble beginnings, and was an avid financial contributor in scientific and educational areas. At Texas Christian University, through their charitable organization, The Fogelson Honors forum was created with a $1 million gift. They supported University of Texas Health Science Center, and a $1.5 million endowment Chair at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Their Dallas philanthropies included the $10 million theater complex at Southern Methodist University. Their benevolence continues through the Fogelson Foundation.
Buddy Forgelson had a large life with his beloved wife, Greer Garson Fogelson, for 38 years. His health began deteriorating and he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the early 1980's. Greer was continually by Buddy's side in their home in Dallas, where they resided, ensuring that he receive the very best of care. They were inseparable. Buddy Fogelson died on December 1, 1987, at age 87 years. He was interred in Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park, in Dallas, Texas.
Greer died of heart failure on April 6, 1996, at 91 years of age. She was laid to eternal rest beside her devoted husband E. E. "Buddy" Fogelson.
In their deaths, they generously left their mark upon New Mexico, giving Pecos Historical Park 1.5 billion dollars and some acreage. Upon his death, Buddy had left half of the ranch property to his adopted son, and half to Greer. The last of their historical Forked Lightning Ranch property was left by Greer Garson Fogelson upon her death to the National Park Service.
Many years later Ted Turner purchased much of the property that Buddy's adopted son, his nephew, inherited, and Jane Fonda has a lovely ranch there.
Elijah E. Fogelson was known to family, friends, business colleagues, and in the oil industry as "Buddy" Fogelson. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended college at Texas Christian University in 1919 - 1920. He made his fortune in the oil business as a "wildcatter" in the oil industry.
Buddy Fogelson was also a lawyer, cattle breeder, racehorse owner and American philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Army on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff in the rank of Colonel during World War II. He was placed in charge of oil procurement for the United States military and the Allied Forces during the war. He was partially responsible for the oil pipeline that made it possible for the Allied invasion of Europe, no small feat.
Being a friend of Peter Lawford the English actor, while visiting in Hollywood in 1948, he met world famous Academy Award-winning actress Greer Garson. She was lovely with flaming red hair, gracious with a warm, intelligent demeanor, and he was a charming, charismatic man with a magnetic presence and wit. There was an immediate attraction. She didn't know it the day that they met, but here was the man who would change her life forever. They began dating. A year later on July 15, 1949, Greer Garson married oil baron E.E. "Buddy" Fogelson in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was the beginning of a fulfilling, joyful, loving relationship that would endure the rest of their lives.
Buddy introduced Greer to his historic Forked Lightning Ranch, near Pecos, about twenty-five miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Greer loved their ranching life there, and began a love affair with New Mexico. Buddy raised Santa Gertrudis cattle, acquired from the famous King Ranch in Texas. Greer tried her hand at raising some shorthorn Scottish cattle, and brought home championship ribbons from the New Mexico State Fair. They joined in, and became an integral part of the community landscape in Santa Fe. On the ranch Greer ran environmental, wildlife preservation, and archeological campaigns. She participated in theater, acting in plays in Santa Fe, and involved herself with several charities. Buddy Fogelson formed Santa Fe Productions, Inc., and backed some Broadway plays. Through the years they contributed to Santa Fe Opera and Theater, to the Santa Fe College, funded E.E. Fogelson Library, and aided underprivileged students through scholarships.
Buddy and Greer had homes in Dallas, Texas, and in Beverly Hills, California. Much of Buddy's adult life was spent in Texas in business. He never forgot his humble beginnings, and was an avid financial contributor in scientific and educational areas. At Texas Christian University, through their charitable organization, The Fogelson Honors forum was created with a $1 million gift. They supported University of Texas Health Science Center, and a $1.5 million endowment Chair at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Their Dallas philanthropies included the $10 million theater complex at Southern Methodist University. Their benevolence continues through the Fogelson Foundation.
Buddy Forgelson had a large life with his beloved wife, Greer Garson Fogelson, for 38 years. His health began deteriorating and he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the early 1980's. Greer was continually by Buddy's side in their home in Dallas, where they resided, ensuring that he receive the very best of care. They were inseparable. Buddy Fogelson died on December 1, 1987, at age 87 years. He was interred in Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park, in Dallas, Texas.
Greer died of heart failure on April 6, 1996, at 91 years of age. She was laid to eternal rest beside her devoted husband E. E. "Buddy" Fogelson.
In their deaths, they generously left their mark upon New Mexico, giving Pecos Historical Park 1.5 billion dollars and some acreage. Upon his death, Buddy had left half of the ranch property to his adopted son, and half to Greer. The last of their historical Forked Lightning Ranch property was left by Greer Garson Fogelson upon her death to the National Park Service.
Many years later Ted Turner purchased much of the property that Buddy's adopted son, his nephew, inherited, and Jane Fonda has a lovely ranch there.
In Memoriam
Elijah E. Fogelson was known to family, friends, business colleagues, and in the oil industry as "Buddy" Fogelson. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended college at Texas Christian University in 1919 - 1920. He made his fortune in the oil business as a "wildcatter" in the oil industry.
Buddy Fogelson was also a lawyer, cattle breeder, racehorse owner and American philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Army on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff in the rank of Colonel during World War II. He was placed in charge of oil procurement for the United States military and the Allied Forces during the war. He was partially responsible for the oil pipeline that made it possible for the Allied invasion of Europe, no small feat.
Being a friend of Peter Lawford the English actor, while visiting in Hollywood in 1948, he met world famous Academy Award-winning actress Greer Garson. She was lovely with flaming red hair, gracious with a warm, intelligent demeanor, and he was a charming, charismatic man with a magnetic presence and wit. There was an immediate attraction. She didn't know it the day that they met, but here was the man who would change her life forever. They began dating. A year later on July 15, 1949, Greer Garson married oil baron E.E. "Buddy" Fogelson in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was the beginning of a fulfilling, joyful, loving relationship that would endure the rest of their lives.
Buddy introduced Greer to his historic Forked Lightning Ranch, near Pecos, about twenty-five miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Greer loved their ranching life there, and began a love affair with New Mexico. Buddy raised Santa Gertrudis cattle, acquired from the famous King Ranch in Texas. Greer tried her hand at raising some shorthorn Scottish cattle, and brought home championship ribbons from the New Mexico State Fair. They joined in, and became an integral part of the community landscape in Santa Fe. On the ranch Greer ran environmental, wildlife preservation, and archeological campaigns. She participated in theater, acting in plays in Santa Fe, and involved herself with several charities. Buddy Fogelson formed Santa Fe Productions, Inc., and backed some Broadway plays. Through the years they contributed to Santa Fe Opera and Theater, to the Santa Fe College, funded E.E. Fogelson Library, and aided underprivileged students through scholarships.
Buddy and Greer had homes in Dallas, Texas, and in Beverly Hills, California. Much of Buddy's adult life was spent in Texas in business. He never forgot his humble beginnings, and was an avid financial contributor in scientific and educational areas. At Texas Christian University, through their charitable organization, The Fogelson Honors forum was created with a $1 million gift. They supported University of Texas Health Science Center, and a $1.5 million endowment Chair at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Their Dallas philanthropies included the $10 million theater complex at Southern Methodist University. Their benevolence continues through the Fogelson Foundation.
Buddy Forgelson had a large life with his beloved wife, Greer Garson Fogelson, for 38 years. His health began deteriorating and he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the early 1980's. Greer was continually by Buddy's side in their home in Dallas, where they resided, ensuring that he receive the very best of care. They were inseparable. Buddy Fogelson died on December 1, 1987, at age 87 years. He was interred in Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park, in Dallas, Texas.
Greer died of heart failure on April 6, 1996, at 91 years of age. She was laid to eternal rest beside her devoted husband E. E. "Buddy" Fogelson.
In their deaths, they generously left their mark upon New Mexico, giving Pecos Historical Park 1.5 billion dollars and some acreage. Upon his death, Buddy had left half of the ranch property to his adopted son, and half to Greer. The last of their historical Forked Lightning Ranch property was left by Greer Garson Fogelson upon her death to the National Park Service.
Many years later Ted Turner purchased much of the property that Buddy's adopted son, his nephew, inherited, and Jane Fonda has a lovely ranch there.
Elijah E. Fogelson was known to family, friends, business colleagues, and in the oil industry as "Buddy" Fogelson. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended college at Texas Christian University in 1919 - 1920. He made his fortune in the oil business as a "wildcatter" in the oil industry.
Buddy Fogelson was also a lawyer, cattle breeder, racehorse owner and American philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Army on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff in the rank of Colonel during World War II. He was placed in charge of oil procurement for the United States military and the Allied Forces during the war. He was partially responsible for the oil pipeline that made it possible for the Allied invasion of Europe, no small feat.
Being a friend of Peter Lawford the English actor, while visiting in Hollywood in 1948, he met world famous Academy Award-winning actress Greer Garson. She was lovely with flaming red hair, gracious with a warm, intelligent demeanor, and he was a charming, charismatic man with a magnetic presence and wit. There was an immediate attraction. She didn't know it the day that they met, but here was the man who would change her life forever. They began dating. A year later on July 15, 1949, Greer Garson married oil baron E.E. "Buddy" Fogelson in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was the beginning of a fulfilling, joyful, loving relationship that would endure the rest of their lives.
Buddy introduced Greer to his historic Forked Lightning Ranch, near Pecos, about twenty-five miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Greer loved their ranching life there, and began a love affair with New Mexico. Buddy raised Santa Gertrudis cattle, acquired from the famous King Ranch in Texas. Greer tried her hand at raising some shorthorn Scottish cattle, and brought home championship ribbons from the New Mexico State Fair. They joined in, and became an integral part of the community landscape in Santa Fe. On the ranch Greer ran environmental, wildlife preservation, and archeological campaigns. She participated in theater, acting in plays in Santa Fe, and involved herself with several charities. Buddy Fogelson formed Santa Fe Productions, Inc., and backed some Broadway plays. Through the years they contributed to Santa Fe Opera and Theater, to the Santa Fe College, funded E.E. Fogelson Library, and aided underprivileged students through scholarships.
Buddy and Greer had homes in Dallas, Texas, and in Beverly Hills, California. Much of Buddy's adult life was spent in Texas in business. He never forgot his humble beginnings, and was an avid financial contributor in scientific and educational areas. At Texas Christian University, through their charitable organization, The Fogelson Honors forum was created with a $1 million gift. They supported University of Texas Health Science Center, and a $1.5 million endowment Chair at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Their Dallas philanthropies included the $10 million theater complex at Southern Methodist University. Their benevolence continues through the Fogelson Foundation.
Buddy Forgelson had a large life with his beloved wife, Greer Garson Fogelson, for 38 years. His health began deteriorating and he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the early 1980's. Greer was continually by Buddy's side in their home in Dallas, where they resided, ensuring that he receive the very best of care. They were inseparable. Buddy Fogelson died on December 1, 1987, at age 87 years. He was interred in Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park, in Dallas, Texas.
Greer died of heart failure on April 6, 1996, at 91 years of age. She was laid to eternal rest beside her devoted husband E. E. "Buddy" Fogelson.
In their deaths, they generously left their mark upon New Mexico, giving Pecos Historical Park 1.5 billion dollars and some acreage. Upon his death, Buddy had left half of the ranch property to his adopted son, and half to Greer. The last of their historical Forked Lightning Ranch property was left by Greer Garson Fogelson upon her death to the National Park Service.
Many years later Ted Turner purchased much of the property that Buddy's adopted son, his nephew, inherited, and Jane Fonda has a lovely ranch there.
