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In Memoriam - John “Frank” Newman RPLS #5011

Wednesday, February 18, 2026   (1 Comments)
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John “Frank” Newman RPLS #5011, Midland Texas

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John “Frank” Newman, 66, of Midland, Texas, RPLS No. 5011, passed away on February 3, 2026. Frank was born to John Taylor Newman and Margaret Speed on October 22, 1959, in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1978. Frank became a Registered Professional Land Surveyor on December 11, 1992. He was an owner and principal of West Company of Midland before retiring in 2015 to enjoy traveling and spending time at his ranch.

Frank enjoyed photography and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Newman; his son, Taylor Newman; and his sister, Mitzie Shoemake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Comments...

Jennifer Ward-Nusz says...
Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026
Frank was an integral part of my career in Surveying. I may have made it to where I am in a different direction but it I never would have been the same without his assistance and guidance. He had a very dry sense of humor that when directed at you could make you squirm under the pressure. He had a hidden talent when it came to photograph and I still have a couple of his canvas hanging in my office long after I left West. It was a pleasure working with Frank and I will never forget him.

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