Carl Louis Tillstrom, 88, of Shreveport, La., formerly of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Shreveport.
He was born Feb. 14, 1926, to Carl Bror and Elsie Mae Sindle Tillstrom in Monroe, La.
Carl lived the first 17 years of his life in Pampa, Texas and attended schools there. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and in his adult years, he served from time to time as both Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troops.
He served two and a half years in the Navy during WWII. Carl graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1948. After graduation, he worked as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Co. in their refining department. He joined Lion Oil Co. at their El Dorado refinery as an engineer in 1951. Carl rose thru increasing levels of responsibility to manager of engineering in 1972, and held that position until 1981. He was then assigned to manage a corporate program designed to improve maintenance at TOSCO’S four refineries. He was an active member of the American Petroleum Institute, National Petroleum Refiners Assoc. and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, was involved in the establishment of NPRA’s annual national convention promoting refinery maintenance and engineering, and was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arkansas.
Carl accepted early retirement in 1984 due to down-sizing by TOSCO. During retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and many interesting travel and learning experiences with Elderhostel and other travel agents. He enjoyed numerous hobbies and became an accomplished artisan in stained glass and wood turning. He made many items his for home and as gifts to family and friends.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1951 and served in many capacities. He was a deacon, served on committees responsible for two major remoldeling projects, a teacher of teenagers and adults, and a Sunday School Department leader.
Preceding him in death are his parents; and brother, Jerry Martin Tillstrom.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara Montgomery Tillstrom, of Shreveport; two sons, Eric Scot Tillstrom and his wife, Ronda, of Shreveport, Lee Allen Tillstrom and his wife, Alexandria, of Aurora, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Karin Ann and Laura Leigh Tillstrom, of Shreveport, and Andrew Mitchell and Margo Louise Tillstrom, of Aurora.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 this evening at Young’s.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. Brian Trostle officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors
He was born Feb. 14, 1926, to Carl Bror and Elsie Mae Sindle Tillstrom in Monroe, La.
Carl lived the first 17 years of his life in Pampa, Texas and attended schools there. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and in his adult years, he served from time to time as both Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troops.
He served two and a half years in the Navy during WWII. Carl graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1948. After graduation, he worked as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Co. in their refining department. He joined Lion Oil Co. at their El Dorado refinery as an engineer in 1951. Carl rose thru increasing levels of responsibility to manager of engineering in 1972, and held that position until 1981. He was then assigned to manage a corporate program designed to improve maintenance at TOSCO’S four refineries. He was an active member of the American Petroleum Institute, National Petroleum Refiners Assoc. and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, was involved in the establishment of NPRA’s annual national convention promoting refinery maintenance and engineering, and was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arkansas.
Carl accepted early retirement in 1984 due to down-sizing by TOSCO. During retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and many interesting travel and learning experiences with Elderhostel and other travel agents. He enjoyed numerous hobbies and became an accomplished artisan in stained glass and wood turning. He made many items his for home and as gifts to family and friends.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1951 and served in many capacities. He was a deacon, served on committees responsible for two major remoldeling projects, a teacher of teenagers and adults, and a Sunday School Department leader.
Preceding him in death are his parents; and brother, Jerry Martin Tillstrom.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara Montgomery Tillstrom, of Shreveport; two sons, Eric Scot Tillstrom and his wife, Ronda, of Shreveport, Lee Allen Tillstrom and his wife, Alexandria, of Aurora, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Karin Ann and Laura Leigh Tillstrom, of Shreveport, and Andrew Mitchell and Margo Louise Tillstrom, of Aurora.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 this evening at Young’s.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. Brian Trostle officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors
Carl Louis Tillstrom, 88, of Shreveport, La., formerly of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Shreveport.
He was born Feb. 14, 1926, to Carl Bror and Elsie Mae Sindle Tillstrom in Monroe, La.
Carl lived the first 17 years of his life in Pampa, Texas and attended schools there. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and in his adult years, he served from time to time as both Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troops.
He served two and a half years in the Navy during WWII. Carl graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1948. After graduation, he worked as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Co. in their refining department. He joined Lion Oil Co. at their El Dorado refinery as an engineer in 1951. Carl rose thru increasing levels of responsibility to manager of engineering in 1972, and held that position until 1981. He was then assigned to manage a corporate program designed to improve maintenance at TOSCO’S four refineries. He was an active member of the American Petroleum Institute, National Petroleum Refiners Assoc. and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, was involved in the establishment of NPRA’s annual national convention promoting refinery maintenance and engineering, and was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arkansas.
Carl accepted early retirement in 1984 due to down-sizing by TOSCO. During retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and many interesting travel and learning experiences with Elderhostel and other travel agents. He enjoyed numerous hobbies and became an accomplished artisan in stained glass and wood turning. He made many items his for home and as gifts to family and friends.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1951 and served in many capacities. He was a deacon, served on committees responsible for two major remoldeling projects, a teacher of teenagers and adults, and a Sunday School Department leader.
Preceding him in death are his parents; and brother, Jerry Martin Tillstrom.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara Montgomery Tillstrom, of Shreveport; two sons, Eric Scot Tillstrom and his wife, Ronda, of Shreveport, Lee Allen Tillstrom and his wife, Alexandria, of Aurora, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Karin Ann and Laura Leigh Tillstrom, of Shreveport, and Andrew Mitchell and Margo Louise Tillstrom, of Aurora.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 this evening at Young’s.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. Brian Trostle officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors
He was born Feb. 14, 1926, to Carl Bror and Elsie Mae Sindle Tillstrom in Monroe, La.
Carl lived the first 17 years of his life in Pampa, Texas and attended schools there. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and in his adult years, he served from time to time as both Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troops.
He served two and a half years in the Navy during WWII. Carl graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1948. After graduation, he worked as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Co. in their refining department. He joined Lion Oil Co. at their El Dorado refinery as an engineer in 1951. Carl rose thru increasing levels of responsibility to manager of engineering in 1972, and held that position until 1981. He was then assigned to manage a corporate program designed to improve maintenance at TOSCO’S four refineries. He was an active member of the American Petroleum Institute, National Petroleum Refiners Assoc. and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, was involved in the establishment of NPRA’s annual national convention promoting refinery maintenance and engineering, and was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arkansas.
Carl accepted early retirement in 1984 due to down-sizing by TOSCO. During retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and many interesting travel and learning experiences with Elderhostel and other travel agents. He enjoyed numerous hobbies and became an accomplished artisan in stained glass and wood turning. He made many items his for home and as gifts to family and friends.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1951 and served in many capacities. He was a deacon, served on committees responsible for two major remoldeling projects, a teacher of teenagers and adults, and a Sunday School Department leader.
Preceding him in death are his parents; and brother, Jerry Martin Tillstrom.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara Montgomery Tillstrom, of Shreveport; two sons, Eric Scot Tillstrom and his wife, Ronda, of Shreveport, Lee Allen Tillstrom and his wife, Alexandria, of Aurora, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Karin Ann and Laura Leigh Tillstrom, of Shreveport, and Andrew Mitchell and Margo Louise Tillstrom, of Aurora.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 this evening at Young’s.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. Brian Trostle officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors
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