Background
Farnsworth, David Edwin was born on September 8, 1920 in Ranger, Texas, United States. Son of Madison and Martha Farnsworth.
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David Edwin Farnsworth
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 1942.
Career
Founding officer Eddy Refining Company, Houston, 1946, president, 1958—1983, Chief Executive Officer, 1970—1983. Retired, 1983
Director Texas Commerce Medical Bank. Founding president Key Oil Corporation, 1950—1979.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Achievements
Membership
Board governors Rice University. Director Farnsworth Library and Art Museum, Rockland, Maine. Past president English Speaking Union, Houston.
Chairman board Houston Youth Symphony and Ballet. Officer United Methodist Foundation Texas Annual Conference. Board directors Society Performing Arts Scurlock Foundation.
Trustee St. Paul's United Methodist Church, chairman board, 1965—1966. Member of American Institute Chemical Engineers, River Oaks Country Club.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Engineering Alumnus, Rice University, 1981, Houston Cultural Leader of Year, 1983. Recipient Brotherhood award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Houston, 1981.Named Outstanding Engineering Alumnus, Rice University, 1981, Houston Cultural Leader of Year, 1983. Recipient Brotherhood award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Houston, 1981.