Gary Farnsworth Player

Background

Player, Gary Farnsworth was born on January 30, 1943 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Lawrence Lynden and Laura (Farnsworth) Player.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, Stanford University, 1964; Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1966.

Career

Geologist, Union Oil Corporation California, Anchorage, Alaska, 1965-1968; geologist, Stauffer Chem Company, Richmond, California, 1968-1969; geologist, Gulf Oil Corporation, Bakersfield, California, 1969-1970; geologist, Dames and Moore, Anchorage, 1970-1973; consultant mechanics research, U. Alaska, Anchorage, 1973-1977; geologist, Atlantic Richfield Company, Anchorage, 1977-1981; exploration manager, Mid-America Pipeline Company Oil and Gas Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1981-1983; consultant, Tahoma Resources, 1983-1992; geologist, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, Salt Lake City, since 1992.

Achievements

• Gary Farnsworth Player has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Human beings are made in the image of God literally and physically, not just morally.

Membership

Precinct chairman Republican Center Committee, Anchorage, 1979. Trumpet soloist numerous bands and orchestras, since 1967. Member Utah Geological Association, American Association Petroleum Geologists (associate editor 1982-1985).

Interests

• Avocations: playing trumpet, nature, outdoor activities.

Connections

Married Corrie Lynne Oborn, June 18, 1965. Children: Dolly, Sherri, Gary, Roch, Eric, Linda, Micah, Nathan.

Father:

Lawrence Lynden Player

Mother:

Laura (Farnsworth) Player

Spouse:

Corrie Lynne Oborn

child:

Nathan Player

child:

Eric Player

child:

Roch Player

child:

Micah Player

child:

Dolly Player

child:

Sherri Player

child:

Linda Player

child:

Gary Player