Passing of MGPHO president

  • Friday, December 30, 2022 3:02 PM
    Message # 13039403

    It is with regret that I inform the membership of the passing of Tom Evans.  Tom was the 2nd elected president of MGPHO.  He and his brother Fred started Medical Gas Management in Oklahoma City.  

    Tom taught me about this industry which grew to become one of my passions.  He will be missed.

  • Saturday, December 31, 2022 9:20 AM
    Reply # 13039857 on 13039403

    Thank you for posting, Corky.


    I remember being invited by the Evens brothers to Oklahoma City for a meeting of medical gas owners from around the country before there was a MGPHO. It was the first time most of us had met other med gas folks outside our regions. We talked of forming a group to promote and advance the field of med gas and share ideas. At first many of us were reluctant to share knowledge, lest our regional competitors learn too much. During subsequent meetings, this gradually evolved with many of us becoming friends and freely sharing ideas and practices.


    Thank you, Tom and Fred for your insight and making this happen. My condolences to Fred and your families.


    God speed Tom.


  • Monday, January 02, 2023 8:55 AM
    Reply # 13041491 on 13039403

    I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing he was such a nice and knowledgeable person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.  

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