Sherman Pierre Bordarrampe

July 30, 1943 - February 13, 2021

Sherman Pierre Bordarrampe

July 30, 1943 - February 13, 2021

Obituary

Sherman Pierre Bordarrampe, age 77, passed away in Bellingham, WA on February 13, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, Wyoming on July 30, 1943. Of proud Basque heritage, and proud to be American, Sherman’s family worked and owned a thriving sheep ranch just south east of the city of Buffalo and also had a home in town. Sherman spent his summers in the Big Horn Mountains at the family’s mountain sheep camp.

He attended Johnson County High School where he excelled in sports, notably track & field and basketball, earning many awards. After high school and a brief time at the University of Wyoming, Sherman enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California. He was part of an Air Missile Support Group and a Vietnam Veteran. Nicknamed by his fellow servicemen, he would thereafter become affectionately known as “Bo” by many friends, family, and coworkers. Honorably discharged, Sherman went to work for General Electric Co. in Sacremento, California.

In the 1970’s Sherman moved to Whatcom County Washington where he was employed by Intalco Alluminum (Alcoa), working his way up to the position of Electrical Maintenance Specialist. He met and married his wife Candace at Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham, WA. in 1988. Together they made their family home in Ferndale, with children George, Julie, Erick and Scott. Sherman (Bo) retired from Intalco Alluminum (Alcoa) in the year 2000 after 30 years with the company.

Sherman and Candace then moved to Buffalo, Wyoming to care for Sherman’s mother, Florence Bordarrampe, until her passing. While there, Sherman also enjoyed helping out at the local YMCA.

In 2012 Sherman and Candace moved back to Washington state, living a few years in Ellensburg, WA., and then more recently moving to Lynden, WA.

Sherman especially enjoyed home and family, classic cars and trucks, etc, vintage toys and helping others.

He was a gentleman, a patriot, a proud, strong, man of honor and decency, always with a positive attitude. He took great pride in everything he did.

Sherman was preceded in death by his brother Albert, his Daddy Pete, his Mommy Florence, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Sherman is survived by his loving wife Candace Bordarrampe, beloved children George, Julie, Erick and Scott, Grandsons Derek and Hugh, granddaughter Charley, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, brother and sister in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends in Washington, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, California, Montana, Idaho, and New Mexico.

God Rest his Beautiful Soul
Peace Be With You My Sweet
Love Always and Forever.

Due to restrictions, services will be private. Honor him by doing a good deed in his name.

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13 responses to Sherman Pierre Bordarrampe

  1. Bambi Miller says:

    Candace I am so very sorry for your loss, may God bless you and help you through this very difficult time

    1. Candace says:

      Thank you Bambi………

  2. Dear family.
    My name is Werner Gerhardt. I spend many days with Bo at Intalco and can only say that Bo was “the Salt of the earth”. Even so we were only working together we were also work friends. I so appreciated Bo,s kindness and willingness to please and full fill his duties. May we meet again in our journeys.

    1. Candace says:

      Thank you Werner. I remember you…..and Bo would very much appreciate your comments. He had an amazing work ethic.

  3. We knew you two for short time here in Eburg. Had good conversations about anything that came to mind. Bo was such a gentleman and we could tell you two were as one. He will be missed.

    1. Candace says:

      Thank you……….miss him every minute.

  4. Cina Brower says:

    One of my “Basquo” buddies in class of 1961 from Buffalo Wyoming. He was one of the three of us who were 1st generation Basque kids in the class! I remember how great it was seeing and visiting with him at our last class reunion in 2011. May he rest in peace! Condolences to his family.
    Vicenta Elena Uruburu-Uribe Brower

    1. I have always been very proud of Sherman’s Basque heritage. Thank you for your condolences.

  5. Aunt Candy,

    It took me a while to write this because I was having a hard time believing this really happened. Uncle Bo meant so much to our family, my mom and dad loved him so much! He was a great brother-in-law and friend to them. David and I have so much respect and love for him, he was one of the kindest men we have ever met. The two of you as a couple was inspiring and we loved to watch you two together. We will be praying for you and your family. We’re always here for you and love you a lot.

    Love Kelly and David

    1. Thank you Kelly………Bo and I love you both very much.
      I am also having a tough time believing that our time on earth together has ended. But I know he will be waiting for me.
      Your Mom and Dad were very special……and very special to us.
      Blessings to You, David, and your family.

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