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In Memoriam Thomas David “Dave” Dotson The management and staff of WWDR was very saddened to learn of Thomas David “Dave” Dotson’s passing on January 20, 2018, in Bakersfield, California, at 70 years of age. After 25 years of factory sales and management, Dave was faced with changes and the possi- bility of moving his family. So the decorated Vietnam War Veteran decided to use his experience in drilling, pumps, equipment, and accessories to start his own business, Dotson Sales, as a manufacturer’s representative, which he continued until he retired in 2017. For almost 30 years, he represented various manufacturers by providing sales and technical support, trade show representation, and participation at open houses and seminars throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. He was very proud of the high-quality products he represented because they were predominately made in the U.S. After his retirement, he had the opportunity to spend time with his wife Patsy, who also retired in 2017. They traveled and visited with their children, grandchildren, and his sister who lives in Southern California. He also spent some time with his parents before his father passed away in October, and mother in November. Known by many, Dave became a legend in his own time ~ always a smiling face to greet you and much to share. Dave could carry on a great conversation and had a tremendous sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. He had requested no services or memorials except for his immediate family to scatter his ashes over various areas he had designated as special to him. Lest we forget... The WWDR Team had the pleasure of taking this photo of Jan Oster and Dave Dotson at the Groundwater Week 2016 event where they were obviously having a great time. The top photo was taken during the 2015 California Groundwater Association Convention. 888-909-9066 • www.specialtyrigs.com 2017 Ford F-550 with SEMCO S8,000. 11’ flatbed, crew cab, 4x4 diesel, 6-spd auto, 46’ derrick ext., triple line option, auto hot shift PTO, 2-spd winch, sandline, hyd. oil cooler, remote, aux. hyd. valve, LED lights for mast........................................$109,000 Spring Specials 2016 Ford F-450 with SEMCO S6,000. 9' pronghorn bed, crew cab, 4x4 diesel, 6-spd auto, 6107 miles, 44' derrick ext, Honda deck engine 24 hp gas with 29.8 hours, 2-spd winch, sandline, hyd. oil cooler, pipe racks, LED lights for mast.......................$95,000 BRAND NEW 35 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MARCH 2018