QuikTrip co-founder and Tulsa staple Burt Holmes passed away at 94, sources close to the family said. Holmes is known for his work in growing the QuikTrip brand across the country and for his work on several boards in Tulsa. He co-founded the gas station chain with Chester Cadieux in 1958. He served as founder, owner or director of Hurricane Trading Company, Gas Energy Development Co., Day Schools Inc., Healthfood Associates/Akins, Utica National Bank, and National Bank of Commerce.He also promoted Tulsa's first high-rise suburban office building the Southland Financial Center."Holmes is past chairman and director emeritus of The University of Tulsas board of trustees, past chairman and director of the Gilcrease Museum Association, The University of Tulsa Alumni Association and Family and Childrens Services, former director of the Tulsa Philharmonic, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Thornton Family YMCA, Greenwood Cultural Center, and Phillips Theological Seminary," according to the Tulsa Historical Society. QuikTrip Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chet Cadieux issued the following statement: In 1958, Burt came up with the CRAZY idea to open a convenience store. We are extremely fortunate that he did because it created opportunities for so many people who make our company what it is today. On behalf of our 31,000 employees, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. We will miss you, Burt, but we will never forget you.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube