J. ROBERT FLUOR IS DEAD AT 62; BUILDER OF ENERGY COMPLEXES Published: September 10, 1984, New York Times CORONA DEL MAR, Calif., Sept. 9— J. Robert Fluor, the industrialist who helped expand the engineering and construction concern his grandfather founded into one of the largest companies in the nation, died today of cancer. The proposed research center was to be financed by a foundation whose major donors would be corporations such as Fluor that did business in Arab states. South Africa Work CriticizedMr. Mr. Fluor was born in Santa Ana, Calif., in 1921, a year before his grandfather began moving his small construction company into the business of building oil refineries.The American Jewish Committee complained that this could give Arab governments a veto over what was taught. A global recession in the oil and gas industry and losses from its mining operation led to restructuring and layoffs in the 1980s. Used to live in. contrib occupation date amount; seaton, david t mr southlake, tx 76092: fluor daniel - div. She was 87 years old. In 1945 he married the former Lillian Breaux and they had two sons, John Robert II, 39, and Peter James, 37. Fluor, Lillian Breaux, widow of John Robert Fluor, former chairman and chief executive officer of Fluor Corporation, died September 2nd at her home in Newport Beach, California. Our 2018 Sustainability Report highlights the efforts of the company and its people to build prosperity, empower progress and leave the world a better place. 1942 First Fluor Annual Report. Family members linked to this person will appear here.You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site.Failed to delete memorial. John Robert Fluor II. The company was renamed Fluor Bros. Construction Co. in 1903. The three pooled their money in 1890 to start a saw and paper mill called Rudolph Fluor & Brother. In 1976, the foundation endowed the John Robert Fluor Chair in Chemical Engineering, the first faculty chair created under the university’s Toward Century II fund-raising campaign. Fluor insisted that corporations had no business making moral judgments. Try again later.For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab.Enter a valid email address and a feedback message.Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.We’ve updated the security on the site. The foundation, not the university, was to choose the center's governing committee. 1944 Peter E. Fluor and John Simon "Si" Fluor Jr. lead the company. She was 87 years old. The plan was altered and the controversy faded, but not before Mr. Fluor and his company underwent severe criticism.In 1978 Mr. Fluor tried to establish a Middle East Center at the University of Southern California. Please try again later.Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He was also a member and former chairman of the Board of Trustees of U.S.C.J. It grew quickly, predominantly by building oil refineries, pipelines and other facilities for the oil and gas industry, at first in California, and then in the Middle East and globally. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their requestYou may not upload any more photos to this memorialTake a tour to see what has changed.There is a problem with your email/password.This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorialThis photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorialFailed to report flower. Fluor left his native country in 1888 at the age of 21, joining his two older brothers who had settled in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born in 1867, John Simon Fluor was a carpenter who had gained engineering experience while serving in the Swiss army. J. Try again later.Found more than one record for entered EmailPlease check the I'm not a robot checkboxBecoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ... 1962 John Robert Fluor Sr. named CEO of Fluor Corporation. 'Although not totally unexpected since his condition was first diagnosed last year, the loss of Bob Fluor is a tragic one for all of us,' Tappan said.Fluor attended the University of Southern California for 2 years, studying chemical engineering. We appreciate your feedback.Photo request failed. Fluor, who joined the company in 1946, succeeded his uncle as president in 1962, and became chairman and chief executive officer in 1968, positions he held until his death. In the late 1960s, it began diversifying into oil drilling, coal mining and other raw materials like lead.