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MEMORIALSDNA PARTICIPANTSWinston "Pete" Sirman |
WINSTON SIRMAN
d. 9 July 2010 |
OBITUARYWinston "Pete" Sirman Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel BENTON, LA - Services for Winston "Pete" Sirman, 83, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Lynn Malone, pastor of Benton United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA. Mr. Sirman was born October 31, 1926 in Many, LA and died July 9, 2010 in Benton, LA. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and retired from Freeman Paper Co. as a salesman after 40 years of service. He was a member of Benton United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death are his parents, Dennis R. and Clara Mae Simmons Sirman; two sisters; one brother; son-in-law, Joseph Whitaker; and great-granddaughter, Elliet Grace Nance. Mr. Sirman is survived by his wife of 57 years, Minnie Sirman; son, Danny Sirman; daughters, Beth Crafts and husband Greg, Sharon Lincoln and husband Craig, Charlotte Whitaker, Mary Gwin; sister, Mable Givens; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Honoring him as pallbearers are David Denmon, Pogo Weaver, Bob McGowen, Taylor Whitaker, Larry Coker and Jake Tilley. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Lee, Hugh Lee and Larry Desadier Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 920 Pierremont Rd Suite 300, Shreveport, LA 71106 or to Benton United Methodist Church, 4615 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel. Published in Shreveport Times on July 10, 2010 |
A Special Note(The following were selected from entries written in the Guest Book Online and included with Winston's obituary.)
July 18, 2010 I will never forget the wonderful memories I have of Uncle Pete, Aunt Minnie and my dear cousins. Of family times, summers, and the time you guys helped my Mama "tote the load," during a very hard time when we all were still very young children. I have many fond memories of you all, but I especially remember Uncle Pete being so quiet and gentle in our noisy, happy family, and how he always seemed to have a perpetual smile! I can remember watching Uncle Pete and Aunt Minnie and their love for each other and their children...and admiring it so much. Each time I saw him he was the same kind, loving, gentle man I remembered from my childhood. I know we don't see each other often but I want you all to know you are loved and very fondly remembered by this "Mississippi Cousin." I am praying for you all during this bitter-sweet time. Uncle Pete was a wonderful Christian example to me and anyone else who knew him, I am sure. I'll never, ever forget him... ~ Karen ----- July 17, 2010 If there is one word that described Pete Sirman (my uncle), it is "SPECIAL." I didn't get to see him as often as I would have liked, even a short visit was special. He made you feel important to him. With love, ~ Ann |