George Chester Scherer

George C. Scherer, 83, entered into the kingdom of heaven on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. SERVICE: 1 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Central Christian Church, 1602 South Main in Weatherford. Interment: private. The family will receive visitors at 6250 Halifax Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76116 on Sunday, December 20 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. George was born on May 7, 1926, at the Scherer Ranch north of Weatherford to Georgia Lowry Scherer and Louis V. Scherer. The Lowrys and Scherers were prominent ranching families and early settlers of Parker County. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1943 and later served in the United States Army with the occupation forces in Japan. Upon his return, he received a bachelor's degree in engineering from North Texas State University and later completed his graduate studies at Texas Christian University with a master's degree in mathematics. On October 25, 1958, he married the love of his life, Margery Jordan. For several years, George worked as a civil engineer with Scherer Construction. Among the projects he helped design and complete were Lake Weatherford and Lake Graham, as well as many highways, bridges and flood control projects around the state. George eventually felt called to become an educator, and taught math, architectural drafting and mechanical drawing. He also continued to carry on the ranching tradition of his family until recent years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a devoted family man. An accomplished historian, George extensively researched Parker County history and wrote numerous papers about it. He served for many years as Chairman of the Parker County Historical Committee, and often travelled around the state for lectures. George was a member of Central Christian Church in Weatherford, where he previously served on the board of trustees and as a deacon. He also taught Sunday school classes. George's family would especially like to thank Dr. Mike Lagon, one of his dearest friends, for 35 years of compassion and friendship. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Zena Scherer Smith; and brother, Roland L. Scherer. SURVIVORS: George is survived by his wife, Margery; a daughter, Gina Bruner and her husband, Bryan, of Fort Worth; a son, George Colby Scherer and his wife, Jill, of Frisco; five grandchildren, Emily Bruner, Will Bruner, Laurie Bruner, Matthew Bruner and Colby Scherer; sister, Lois Scherer Jackson; brother and sister-in-law, Winfred and Marie Scherer; two sisters-in-law, Betty Gunther and Dorothy Yeary; several nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends.