Background
Abshier, Dorcey Gwynne was born on July 16, 1925 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Dorcey D. and Leona (Gwynne) Abshier.
engineering physicist nuclear engineer
Abshier, Dorcey Gwynne was born on July 16, 1925 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Dorcey D. and Leona (Gwynne) Abshier.
Bachelor of Science, University Oklahoma, 1948. M Engineering Physics, University Oklahoma, 1950.
Applications engineer Industrial Nucleonics Corporation, Columbus, 1954. Principal engineering physicist Battelle Memorial Institute, 1954-1955. Senior nuclear engineer General dynamics corporation, Fort Worth, 1956-1958.
Lead engineer Chance Vought Aircraft, Dallas, 1958-1960.
Staff engineer, systems division, Bendix Corporation, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1960. Design specialist General Dynamics Astronautics, San Diego, 1960-1963.
Specialist Research, Space and Information Systems division North America, Aviation, Downey, California, 1963-1968. Member technical staff Astronautics division North America Rockwell, Anaheim, California, 1968-1969.
Senior engineering scientist McDonnel Douglas Astronautics Company, Huntington Beach, 1972-1973.
Member technical staff Rockwell International, 1974-1978, Lockheed California Company, Burbank, 1978-1982, Northrop Corporation, since 1982. Commissioner, Buena Park Parks and Recreation Commission. Chairman Buena Park Beautification Committee President Girls" Club North Orange County.
Member technical staff Astronautics division North America Rockwell, Anaheim, California, 1968-1969. Member technical staff Rockwell International, 1974-1978, Lockheed California Company, Burbank, 1978-1982, Northrop Corporation, since 1982. Commissioner, Buena Park Parks and Recreation Commission.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946, 51-53.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Nuclear Society, Cryogenics Society American, Bellehurst Community Association, American Physical Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Science. Mason.; Club: Los Coyotes Country.
Married Gene Eileen Bond, January 12, 1955 (deceased). Children: Stephen (deceased), Holly, Michelle, Dorcey, David.