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Frederick Mayer Obituary

MAYER -- Frederick, husband of Jan Perry Mayer, formerly of Tulsa, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 of complications following a heart operation. Frederick Mayer was the founder of Exeter Drilling Company in 1953, and in 1990, founded Captiva Resources. He served 3 terms as Chairman of the Board of the Denver Art Museum and was also on the Governing Board of the Yale University Art Gallery. Private service was held.

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Published by Tulsa World on Feb. 21, 2007.

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Barlow Nelson

February 22, 2007

Memories of Frederick are those of a man full of life and fun: skiing, stamps and art. I think of him & Jan when I pass the Perry residence on 31st Street. What a wonderful life and legacy.

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