John George Schuren

Life of John George Schuren Born- November 25, 1928 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Only child of Howard John and Gwendolyn Olive (George) Schuren. Graduated from Alexander High School, Nekoosa, Wisconsin in 1946 and Graduated from The University of Wisconsin in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. Married to his High School Sweetheart for 56 years, Vivian Prosser Schuren. After graduation from college, John and Vivian with their 8 month old son, David then moved to Houston, Texas, where he began his career working for Shell Chemical, later Shell Development as a Senior Research Chemist. Retired in 1989 after serving 38 years with Shell. He enjoyed his work and met and developed life long friendships with many of his fellow co-workers. John loved his family. His only son David Jay Schuren, wife Deborah Shaw and four grandchildren whom he adored. Jason Barringer Schuren, wife Natalie Schuren. Jessica Dawn Edwards and husband Chad Edwards, Jared David Schuren, and Justin Daryl Schuren, and ex- daughter-in-law, Deborah Watson Schuren, all are from Houston, Texas. After retiring John enjoyed building model airplanes and belonged to The Barnstormers Flying Club in New Waverly, Texas. He enjoyed the many friends and commodary with his flying buddies. Honorary Pall Bearers: Members of Barnstormers Airplane Club, Robert Jones, Larry Teague, Gene McCaleb, Mike Cook, Ron Cambio, Vernie Sanders and Paul Coffman. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Metcalf Funeral Home with services 2:30 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at April Sound Church. Those wanting to contribute to charity are welcome to contribute to the charity of their choice or the Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.