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
J.J. says:
March 12, 2015
Tammy , Kassi , Ashley & the whole Family,
I am heartbroken to hear of Tex passing. I really loved that guy in the short time I knew him. I was only 9 at the time but he made a big impression on me :). He gave me every key chain , coaster, pens etc. that had his gas station printed on before we went back home to California. He was an awesome guy and I know how much he was loved and will be missed….. All My Love to You All………<3 <3
Curt Hofemann says:
March 12, 2015
There is a typo in this memorial. Donna died July 17, 2004, not 2006.
Kim Miller says:
March 12, 2015
Tammy and Steve,
I am so sorry to hear that Tex has passed. I loved your dad very much. I know he is with your mom, my mom and dad fishing away on a Ross Lake in heaven. He was the most generous man I have ever met in my life. He taught me the true meaning of customer service which I think I use every day in my own work life. He was my mother’s BEST friend and she loved him so much. I will never forget him in the water at Ross Lake when his boat flooded, picking up groceries and saying “Hey Miller did you know Eggs float?”
love to both of you and your families.
Kim
CHERIE LEA OLSON says:
March 12, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that Tex passed away. He was such a kind man who befriended me when he worked for Mom and Jay. Tex and Donna helped me and my family members in so many ways.
Love you,
Cherie Olson
Heather Smith says:
March 12, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My stepfather, Carl, is Frank’s cousin and we always enjoyed visiting him whenever he came to Texas to visit Aunt Sallie and come to the reunions. He was always so much fun and kept us all laughing. Great man.