Warren Candler Simpson

Background

Simpson, Warren Candler was born on September 9, 1919 in Gainesville, Texas, United States. Son of Claude Mitchell and Sarah (Burks) Simpson.

Education

Bachelor, Rice University, 1941. Master of Arts, Rice University, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy, Rice University, 1944.

Career

Seismic exploration scientist Texaco Development Company, Ruston, Louisiana, 1941. Core evaluation scientist Humble Oil Corporation, Houston, 1942. Instructor refinery laboratories University Texas, 1943.

Teaching fellow Rice University, 1941-1944. Supervisor research bitumen, catalysis and surface chemistry, chemical physics, analytical chemistry and physics departments Shell Development Company, Everyville, California, 1944-1973. Chemical consultant various oil companies, United States, Europe, Asia, since 1973.

Visiting technologist Shell Development Company, 1952.

Achievements

• Warren Candler Simpson has been listed as a noteworthy chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Institute Chemists. Member American Chemical Society, National Association Corrosion Engineers, Indonesia Engineering Society (honorary), Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Woodworking, tennis, sailing, skiing.

Connections

Married Barbara Stocton, June 17, 1946 (divorced September 1950). Children: Michael, Martha. Married Mary Whitman, January 18, 1952 (divorced May 1962).

1 child, Carol; married Frieda Klein, November 22, 1964.

Father:

Claude Mitchell Simpson

Mother:

Sarah (Burks) Simpson

Spouse:

Barbara Stocton

Spouse:

Mary Whitman

Spouse:

Frieda Klein

child:

Martha Simpson

child:

Michael Simpson

child:

Carol Simpson