Franklin D. Sirmans
February 03, 1934 - March 12, 2015
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Franklin D. Sirmans
February 03, 1934 - March 12, 2015
Obituary
Franklin “Tex” Sirmans 81 passed away at St Francis in Bellingham Washington on March 12, 2015. Tex was born to Sallie and Albert Sirmans on February 3, 1934 in Queen City Texas and was the eldest of five sons. Tex graduated from Queen City High School in 1952 and joined the US Navy November of the same year. He bravely served his country in the Korean War and was stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas and later in Whidbey Island, Washington until his honorable discharge on November 2, 1956. Tex married his wife Donna in April 1955. Together they welcomed 3 children; Daughter Tamera (Tammy) Sirmans, Terry Sirmans, and Steven (Steve) Sirmans. They remained happily married for 49 years until Donna’s passing in 2006. Tex had a lifelong love of cars and mechanics. He turned his passion into successful gas station businesses and in 1976 he opened Tex’s Service in Ferndale. His immense mechanical knowledge and love for all things automotive combined with his passion for helping others remained strong until he retired in 2010. Tex was an active and well respected member of the community, taking part in many organizations including a 25 year membership to the Moose Lodge. Tex loved working in his garden and seeing how many different types of roses he could grow, alongside his dog and constant companion Teka. He found true joy surrounded by his family; including his children, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Tex is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna, his son Terry, and brothers Albert (Buddy) and James Sirmans.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 20th, 2015 at Moles Greenacres funeral home in Ferndale, WA from 12:00 (Noon) until 2:00 PM followed by military honors and a memorial service with reception from 2:00-4:00 PM.
A celebration of life potluck will be held on Saturday March 21st, 2015 at the Bellingham Moose Lodge 710 Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98229 from 1-4 PM. The family would like to invite all those that wish to come to please bring a dish to share and join in celebrating the life of this truly wonderful man.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: March 20, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres
- Location: 5700 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: March 20, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres
- Location: 5700 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
15 responses to Franklin D. Sirmans
Gudlaug Hawkinson says:
March 12, 2015
Tex was always good to us and shared his unique sense of humor! He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family!
Lisa Ivory (Price) says:
March 12, 2015
I am praying for all of you. I have known your family my whole life. I met “Tex” when I was very young & I remember how I could see how much he loved his wife, even at a young age I could pick up on his feelings towards her. I also remember he was loved unconditionally by his grandchildren which showed me that he was a great grandpa. He loved all of his family and showed it through working so hard and always being there for them. I love all of you very much! May God comfort you & give you peace always!
Tammy Sirmans says:
March 12, 2015
I Love you daddy and pray you are with all we love that have gone before us and you are finally at peace ..Love and miss you so much
Carole Ricciuti Montero says:
March 12, 2015
My love and sympathy!
Bruce & Linda Mooney says:
March 12, 2015
Tex always had a smile for me every time he worked on our cars. He was the most honest and hardworking mechanic in the County. We will never forget him and his happy smile.