Kenneth J.

Haigler

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Kenneth J. Haigler

Oct 12 1937 - Oct 25 2010

Kenneth J. Haigler, of Frisco, TX, died on Monday, October 25, 2010 at Baylor Plano Hospital in Plano, TX. Ken was born October 12, 1937, in Canton, OK to James M. and Roxie B. Haigler. He attended public school in Canton, where he played on the undefeated Tiger football team of 1955. Ken attended Southwest Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK where he played football for two seasons, and graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, followed by a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering. While attending Oklahoma University, Ken was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and The Petroleum Club. As an alumnus, he was a member of The President’s Associates, and served on the advisory board for the College of Engineering. After graduating, Ken worked for Atlantic Richfield as a Petroleum Engineer for many years, finishing his career in Human Resources. He retired from Atlantic Richfield in 1994 in Dallas, TX. Ken was the Personnel Director of the original group that established The Alaskan Pipeline, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Frisco. Ken served on various boards, including Theatre Three, Inc. located in uptown Dallas, and Children’s Rehabilitation Institute and Surgery Program helping underprivileged children in the United States and abroad. He enjoyed playing golf, and was an avid fan of Oklahoma Sooner football. Ken is survived by his children, Scott Haigler and wife Louise Haigler; granddaughters, Sarah Beth Haigler and Laura Haigler all of San Antonio, TX, Jeffrey Haigler and wife Stephanie Haigler of New Orleans, LA, and Jane Haigler; grandchildren, Maddox Horton and Molly Horton of Winston, GA. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Roxie B. Haigler. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will be held at First United Methodist Church of Frisco in Frisco, TX on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Doug Miller, Senior Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM prior to the service at First United Methodist Church of Frisco. Graveside Service will follow at Canton Cemetery in Canton, OK on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Steve Driskill, pastor of Christian Church of Canton, OK, officiating. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Children’s Rehabilitation Institute and Surgery Program at www.crispfoundation.org. Arrangements under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco, TX and Haigler- Pierce Funeral Home in Canton, OK.
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