********************************************************************** Ross E. Brannian November 28, 2014 ********************************************************************** BRANNIAN, Ross Ross E. Brannian, 89, of Irving, TX passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014. Ross will be remembered most fondly as a man of his word, kind and generous to all. He was born on November 9, 1925 in Randolph, Iowa to the late Harold and Edna Brannian. A Geophysical Consultant, Ross was employed by Improved Petroleum Recovery (IPR) for the past 19 years. He was well known across the globe and highly respected for his honest and accurate opinions, evaluations and recommendations. He had Professional Affiliations with the SEG, SIPES, AAPG, and the DGS. Ross was a geophysicist who worked for GSI in the late Fifties. Ross was closely involved in the World Affairs Association in Dallas and was a member at Highland Park UMC He was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party and served as a Delegate and Precinct Chairman. Survivors include his brother Richard (Doreen) Brannian of St. Edward, NE; niece, Cathy (Steve) Wadas, and great-nephew Cooper of Columbus, NE; nephew, David Brannian of Omaha, NE; and many cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Donald; and sister, Alice. A Funeral Service will be held on December 4, 2014 at 10:00 am at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX. Memorials may be made to the family for designation at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com. **********************************************************************