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33 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® SEPTEMBER 2019 In Memoriam Everett Lawrence “Larry” Coffelt (1953~2019) The Arizona Water Well Association (AZWWA) was very saddened to hear of the passing of Everett Lawrence “Larry” Coffelt on July 12, 2019. Larry was originally from Oklahoma and traveled with his work as a surveyor, welder, and crew chief for several companies like Brown & Root Industrial Services and Western Pacific. Along the way, Larry came across an opportunity to work at Trammel Brothers Drilling, and decided the water well industry was where he wanted to be. In 1985, he purchased the company, renaming it Quest Enterprises, Inc., based in Springerville, Arizona. For many years, he had been active with the AZWWA, serving several positions on the Board of Directors, including Past President. During that time, he also served on the Board of Directors for the Mountain States Groundwater Expo, held annually in Laughlin, Nevada. Larry is survived by his wife Belinda; children Katrina (David), Levi (Siobhan), Justin (Katelyn), and Nicolas; grandchildren Sierra, Daniel, Timothy, Emma, Peyton, Audrey, and Logan; and countless friends. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held Friday, July, 19, 2019, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Springerville, where several family members and friends shared stories about their times spent with Larry. With his sense of humor, work ethics, and community involvement, he will be missed by many. Thomas J. Wysockey (1931~2019) Thomas J. Wysockey, 88, passed away July 9, 2019. He was chairman emeritus of Thatcher Foundations, Inc. where he was well-known for his integrity, ingenuity, commitment to safety, and sense of humor. A 1953 graduate of The Citadel with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, he joined Thatcher in 1957, after a stint in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a board member of the American Subcontractors Association, director of the Builders Association and Chicagoland Construction Safety Council, trustee of the Construction Advancement Foundation and the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), and president of the Industrial Contractors and Builders Association of Indiana and Pile Driving Contractors Association. The DFI awards two annual scholarships in his name for undergraduate study, and he will be the recipient of the 2019 DFI Legends Award in Construction. He enjoyed golf and was an avid sailor, both competitively and for pleasure, sailing all over the world. He also piloted his own 522PN airplane. Thomas is survived by his wife of 58 years, Simonne; children Simonne, John (Rebecca), Kathryn (Doug), and Michael (Tracy); and grandchildren Kat (Matt), Colton, Makenna, Weston, Zara, Margeaux, Tommy, Violet, Isabel, Soren, Harry, Suzy, Beau, and Livy. He was an admired uncle, cousin, and friend. James S. “Jim” Barbera (1940~2019) James S. “Jim” Barbera, 79, passed away July 8, 2019. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, in Canton, Ohio, and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. After retiring from the Canton City Police Department in 1974, he worked for American Augers. In 1989, he started his own com- pany, Barbco, Inc., which became a worldwide manufacturer of auger boring machines, directional drills, and advanced tun- nelling equipment. His contributions to the trenchless industry impacted many individuals prior to his retiring ten years ago. In 2018, the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) of Louisiana Tech University honored Jim and his brother Leo with the TTC Life TimeAchievement Award. In addition, TTC is honoring the past while investing in the future by constructing the Barbera Education, Research, and Training (BERT) facility. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances; children James (Janet), Christina (Dana), Anthony (Terry), and David (Jenny); 12 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; brothers Mike (Carol) and Leo (Marcia), and sister Josephine. The management and staff of WWDR extend their condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of these industry gentlemen. Lest we forget... 302-684-3197 FAX: 302-384-0643 142 Broadkill Rd. • Milton, DE 19968 www.atlantic-screen.com email: atlantic@ce.net Manufacturers of Slotted & Perforated Pipe ranging from ½” to 24” diameter Atlantic Screen & Mfg., Inc. • Well Rehab. Products • Manholes • Bentonite • Filter Sock • Inline Chemical Mixers • Sampling Bailers • Clear PVC Pipe • Locking Caps