Dan Douglas Ewing

"He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, he has kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7. DAN DOUGLAS EWING, wonderful husband and loving father, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2002, surrounded by Jerrie, his wife of 26 years, daughter, Tamera, and son, Kirby. Dan was born on July 26, 1953, in Natchitoches, LA, to William O. and Edith Ewing. After moving to Houston in 1961, Dan attended Houston Public Schools, graduating from Sharpstown High School in 1972. Growing up, Dan enjoyed surfing, skateboarding, baseball, playing the guitar( which he continued throughout his life), and the Beatles. While attending Southwest Texas State University, he met and married the love of his life, Jerrie Lynn Martin. Dan and Jerrie are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Tamera and Kirby. Throughout his life, Dan enjoyed golf, hunting and deep-sea fishing. After graduating from SWT in 1977, Dan joined his father's Right-of Way services firm, Project Land Services where he honed his Right-of Way skills for several years. He then served as Manager of Right-of-Way for Seagull Energy from 1982 until 1992 when he joined Contract Land Staff as Vice President and became President of the company in 1998. Under Dan's leadership the company was selected as the International Right-of Way Association (IRWA) Large Employer of the Year in 1999, reflecting Dan's commitment to improving benefits and working conditions for employees in the Right-of Way industry. He was a member of the IRWA Pipeline Committee, a certified IRWA instructor, IRWA Chapter 8 Professional of the Year for 2002 and was serving as President of IRWA Chapter 8 at the time of his death. Dan served the pipeline Right-of Way industry for over 25 years and had become a nationally respected, well-known and well-liked leader in the industry. Dan is survived by wife, Jerrie Martin Ewing, daughter, Tamera Kristine Ewing, 22, son, Kirby Lee Ewing, 19; mother, Edith C. Ewing, of Austin; sister Lynn Ewing Tramp and family, of Austin; brother W. Michael Ewing, of Rockdale, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is preceded in death by his father, William O. Ewing, Jr. Dan lived a rich and full life, defined primarily by his love for family and friends. By the Grace of God and infinite kindness of friends, Dan never surrendered to cancer his humor, his love for life and people, or his faith. His legacy will live on. The Ewing family will receive visitors Sunday, November 24th from 5-7 p.m. at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Monday, November 25th at Sagemont Church, 11323 Hughes Rd., Houston, TX 77089. Interment will take place at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster TX 77598. The family wishes to thank Houston Hospice for the sensitive care and help during this time of need. Memorials in Dan's name may be made to Christ Chapel 281-238-8844 or, Houston Hospice 713-468-2441.