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Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Transactions
Vol. 53 (2003), Pages F7-F7

Abstract: In Memoriam

Birdena T. Schroeder

Birdena Schroeder died on May 7, 2003, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born September 11, 1937 in El Reno, Oklahoma, Birdena moved to Austin after high school and in 1959 married Clarence C. Schroeder. A long-time University of Texas employee, Birdena worked in the Development Office for a year and then in the Department of Geological Sciences for 22 years, retiring as Executive Assistant in 1982.

For decades, Birdena was Executive Secretary of the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies (GCAGS) and co-owner with Robert E. Boyer of Earth Enterprises, Inc. She traveled extensively to GCAGS conventions, attending meetings and overseeing sales and distribution of geological society publications. In 1996, GCAGS recognized her tireless work by presenting her with a Special Commendation Award, and in 2002, the annual GCAGS Transactions volume was dedicated to her and Bob Boyer jointly for their devoted work with GCAGS and the Austin Geological Society. To many people, Birdena was GCAGS.

A gifted storyteller, Birdena delighted in telling tales of her adventures at home and abroad. She loved to travel and greatly enjoyed her trips with Clarence and son Scott across the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and her parents' native homeland in Ireland. She treasured her many friends and geological colleagues, always having a smile and a story.

Memorial contributions may be made to any chapter of the American Cancer Society, Hospice Austin's Christopher House (4017 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759), or the Clarence C. and Birdena T. Schroeder Endowment Fund of St. Paul Lutheran Church (3501 Red River, Austin, TX 78705).

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