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Julian M Greene, an economist who specialized in energy matters and who taught at three Houston institutions of higher learning died in Houston Hospice of complications of Alzheimer's desease at the age of 63. Julian Greene was also the valedictorian of the 1959 graduating class of W B Ray High School. In 1963 julian received his degree in mathematics from Rice where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned a masters degree in 1965 and a doctorate in 1971, both in economics from the University of Minnesota.
Before returning to Houston Greene taught economics at SMU. From 1993 to 1995 , he also was an adjunct professor of economics at Houston Community College, Texas Southern University and the University of St Thomas
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A classmate recently found this piece from the University of Minnesota, Graduate Alumni Newsletter on Julian and submitted it to share with the class.
Julian M. Greene, an economist who specialized in energy matters and who taught at three Houston institutions of higher learning, died in Houston in June of 2004 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 63.
Greene also served in the office of controller of the city of Houston and worked as an economist for Transco Energy, Conoco and The Williams Co. In the early 1970s, Greene helped the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission develop plans and policies in preparation for the creation of the U.S. Department of Energy.
A native of Cambridge, Mass., Greene as a child moved to Corpus Christi with his parents, Sol and Dorothy Greene. An Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow, Greene also was valedictorian of his graduating class from Ray High School in Corpus Christi in 1959.
In 1963, Greene received a degree in mathematics from Rice University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned a master’s degree in 1965 and a doctorate in 1971, both in economics, from the University of Minnesota.
Before returning to Houston, Greene taught economics at Southern Methodist University. From 1993 to 1995, he also was an adjunct professor of economics at Houston Community College, Texas Southern University and the University of St.Thomas.
Under former city of Houston Controller George Greanias, Greene worked on a project on the economic health of the city. Greene had been president of the Houston chapter of the International Association of Energy Economists. He also was assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 599 in Houston.
He leaves his wife, Frances Grossman Greene of Houston; a daughter, Jennifer Greene of Bellport, N.Y.; a son, David Greene of Worcester, Mass.; and a sister, Madeleine Greene Appel of Houston, a former reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
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James Glenn
Since my last name started with "G", Julian and I shared a homeroom all through high school. I enjoyed math and always tried to stay up with Julian in homework and grades, in the classes we shared. He was such a kind, soft-spoken person and always willing to help. I truly admired him. Funny, but I thought the way he scripted the "J" when he wrote out his name was very unique and pleasing to the eye. So much so, that I tried to emulate it when I wrote my first name. I was devastated to learn of his passing and thought many times about writing his widow, but never did. Julian is one person I will never forget and I believe we have lost a little of ourselves with his passing. He should have lived another 25 years! I spent many hours in his dad's music shop listening to the 45s, as we all probably did.Jim Glenn
Gordon Daugherty
Besides his dad's music shop, the thing I always think when I consider Julian's death is that he was the first graduate from Ray with a 4-year, straight-A average. It is a most poignant irony that this superb brain failed so severely and at such a young age. I first met Julian in the second grade at Fisher Elementary and last saw him in about 1965 in Dallas.Betty McCroskey (-White)
Sometimes we remember funny things about each other. I remember that in the sixth grade, the girls outnumbered the boys in our classroom and half the girls liked Julian and the other half liked Bob Jackson. Julian and I lived in the same neighborhood and when Julian and other boys would come over to my house, my father would call each of them, "Son."We all remember what a fine person Julian was! He was always so honest and honorable, kind and pleasant, a hard worker and an excellent student! He was a great Class President and always had an appropriate and welcoming address at our earlier High School Reunions. He is one of those persons we remember who seemed to have no faults and always tried to do what was right! I am sure that everyone feels as I do--that it was a privilege to have known him!
We look forward to meeting him again in heaven!
Marilyn Melms (Stanton)
Julian was an icon of our years at Ray. When, in the late 80's and early 90's, we lived in Houston and we were able to re-connect with Julian and his wife. They came to dinner at the house, and to several of our annual Christmas open houses. It was a pleasure to get to know him all over again as an adult, and to see him connect with the my husband, with whom he had a background in common. At the time, Julian was having difficulty transitioning from being a private industry economist back to academia. Typically, he was very open and interesting in discussing the issues he was dealing with. His wife had returned to school to become a hospital administrator, I believe.I too, was devastated to learn of his death, and in particular, of the manner of his death. What a horrible fate for such a brilliant mind. Too many of our classmates are dead - but I feel Julian's loss in particular - as I am sure many of his friends and classmates do.
Coke Wilson
Written by Sue Riley Opheim
Julian Greene's death has impacted me deeply. So I wrote a poem and dedicated it to him.
We did not realize what a hero you were
A young man so honorable and wise.
You relished your favor all around;
You were respected by everyone in town.
Admired for your optimistic brilliance,
Your gentle nature, your energetic prime,
You always did your very best
Which distinguished you from the rest.
You were the consummate scholar
Who lead us to a higher plane.
This valedictorian of fifty-nine.
Always unobtrusive yet consistently kind,
No wonder we hold you in highest esteem.
You're still our high school hero, it seems.
Your influence and impact remain;
You've set a standard for us to attain.