Henry F. “Hank” Filson

Filson, Henry F. “Hank”, 83, retired Geologist - Geophysicist, passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born in Tulsa, OK to Charlie and Verne (Langley) Filson. Hank graduated from Wichita East High School in 1946. He served in the US Marine Corp and then went on to earn his BS degree from Kansas State University. While at college, he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity. Besides enjoying his lifelong passions for Geological work and following K-STATE sports, he was involved in numerous hobbies / interests. Hank was an amateur radio operator, an instrument certified private pilot, amateur photographer, golfer, and avid bass fisherman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Marie and his parents. He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Beverly (Pocock) Filson; daughter, Cheryl Baker and her husband, Jeff of Tulsa, OK; grandson, Brian Michael May of Tulsa, OK; granddaughter, Jamie Filson May, of Stillwater, OK; brother, Jim and his wife, Beth of Oklahoma City, OK; and nephews, nieces and their families. The service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Kansas Geological Foundation, 212 N. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202 or to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.