Ronnie Dean Sirmans' Obituary
Ronnie Dean Sirmans Ronnie passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 with his brother Rick at his side. Born in Tacoma on May 3, 1958, he is survived by daughters Michelle and Sierra, whom he adored and who were always first in his life, mother Carole Houts, sister Debbie, and brothers Bill and Scott. Other family members include brothers-in-law Neil and Eduardo, loving ex-wife Doris, his beloved Auntie Barbara, and cousins with whom he grew up and loved dearly. In Georgia are uncles, aunts, and cousins he had planned to visit soon. His father Howard passed in 1973. Ron had a host of good friends and other relatives.
He was proud to be a longtime Teamster in Washington. Ron loved his dogs, wildlife and natures. He had many interests and hobbies. His main interest was sports, especially baseball - extremely knowledgeable in all. He loved reading and movies in all genres, but Westerns topped them all. Ron spent some of his younger years in California and loved the sun, but enjoyed Washington summers spent gardening, fishing and other activities. Fascinating to him were the sciences and space travel. his favorite musical artists were those of Motown and Elvis, but he enjoyed many others.
His family knows that we will miss Ron more than words can ever express, but we believe he is with loved ones who have previously passed and now enjoys Heavenly love and care.
A visitation will be held on May 30th, from 1-8pm, at Mountain View Funeral Home. An informal reception will be held for friends and family on Sunday, June 3 from 3-6pm at the home of Darrell Hamlin to honor Ron's memory. Address is 4315 N 35th, Tacoma. Please post your personal remembrances on this site.
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