The oil and gas industry recently lost another great leader. The memorial service in honor of
A. M. “Mac” Alloway was held December 7th in Tulsa, Ok.
I was asked to prepare his eulogy. I share the message with you because his life stands out as an example for not only those in the oil and gas industry but everyone who reads this column. You may not have known Mac but by the time you end reading this column, I believe you will relate to this wonderful individual life’s contributions.
“Today, we celebrate a Life: the life of Arthur McAlly Alloway! Most of us knew him as Mac.
His smile, his hugs, his laugh, his warm hand shake, his optimistic attitude, his twinkling blue eyes, and his full head of hair are ways we remember Mac.
Mac was “Santa” year round. Mac loved life, he loved his friends, he loved his family, and he loved his country. Mac loved his beautiful and most gracious wife, Annette. What a wonderful couple!
Mac loved his life. He shared with me, and I know many of you, his life stories.
Mac talked about his fond memories of his working side by side with his granddad milking cows and helping with his granddad’s oil wells. There he learned to enjoy hard work.
Mac shared his great experiences on the basketball court and on the baseball field. He was a very determined individual. He definitely showed his determination alongside his basketball teammates known as the “Scats” winning state championships.
Mac loved his country. He and his teammates were offered scholarships. Mac instead joined the Marines in early 1943 during WW II. — He took great pride being a Marine. He served in several invasions. He believed that America was not just a place in the world, but the hope of the world.
He loved to read and to learn. He had an appetite for knowledge. Mac received his degree in business at Oklahoma A&M. There Mac became the first in the university’s history to be initiated into ATO, Alpha Tau Omega. The year was 1947.
Mac went on to obtain his law degree.
Mac loved the oil and gas industry. He was loved by his fellow workers at Gulf, Anschutz Drilling, Golden Oil and Tony Oil Co. He served as president of Anschutz Drilling, Golden Oil Co. and Tony Oil Co.
Mac was very effective in his service as chairman of the International Society of the Energy Advocates. He was a spokesman throughout the US for the oil and gas industry. He served in leadership roles with other energy industry groups.
Mac was very proud of his long time relationship with the Osage Nation.
Mac was a true leader. He could fit in with any situation. He didn’t mind getting his hands dirty on location or dressing up for an event. He treated everyone with respect.
He loved nature. Mac especially loved fishing. I remember him telling the story of his successful and record keeping fishing trip to New Zealand, for example.
Mac was the ultimate friend. We could always count on him.
Mac has definitely left a legacy for us all, a true mentor.
He believed in the Golden Rule and in the power of prayer. We leave here today with wonderful memories of our dear friend Mac Alloway.
Our challenge is to carry on Mac’s dedicated and determined spirit of life. He would tell us to go out and make a difference! Mac truly did!”
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