DENNIS THURMAN Obituary

DENNIS DEAN THURMAN (Age 86)
Dennis Thurman, amazing son, devoted father, loving brother, supportive uncle, attentive grandfather, and longtime resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on September 13, 2017. Dennis was born on a farm in North English, Iowa in 1931, one of eight children to Willard "Dad" Thurman and Violet Booth Thurman. Dennis proudly served his country in the USMC during the Korean conflict from 1952 to 1954 and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in electrical engineering in 1958. He worked as an electrical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in White Oak, MD for close to 30 years. Dennis' children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of his kind spirit, passion for sports, love of reading, and zest for life will live on through them. Dennis was an accomplished gardener, extraordinary fisherman, superb chess player, dexterous cook, student of history, and had a passion for learning and sharing everything he could. Dennis was also a student of the English language and could provide a definition for just about any word you offered him. Dennis enjoyed life, family members, and many friends. Dennis was always there to brighten the lives of others with his pleasing dry sense of humor.Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Audrey; sons David, Dan, Sam and Carl; grandchildren Isaiah, Jack, Lydia, Owen, Riley, and Maeve; brother Thomas; sisters Karolyn and Phyllis; stepchildren Catherine, Carol, William, and Connie; seven stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 30 from 12 to 1 p.m. where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the SEMPER FI Fund at www.semperfifund.org, which provides financial assistance and support to injured members of the United States armed forces. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 22, 2017.

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Audrey Thurman

March 14, 2021

I miss you so much. RIP.

Lydia Thurman

September 23, 2017

The last thing you told me (other than goodbye) was to "Keep those letters flying." I'm sorry I didn't write to you more. Whenever I would get mail from you or anyone else, it would make my day all that much better because I knew that someone took the time to read a letter that I sent them, write a response, post it, and mail it for me.
You would write me letters every now and then, send me a card for my birthday and Christmas, and when your persimmon tree gave fruit, you would send me persimmons. If your persimmon tree didn't have any fruit on it, you would order me some.
I write this so it might be a last letter to you even though you won't read it. I will try to "Keep those letters flying" even if I can't write to you anymore. I will write to others even though they could never replace you.

Rick and Debbie Garbett

September 23, 2017

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he
delivers them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves
those who are crushed in spirit.
A righteous man may have many troubles, but the
Lord delivers him from them all.
The Lord redeems his servants; who takes refuge
in him. PSALM 34: 17-19, 21

Charles Riemer

September 23, 2017

You will be greatly missed but forever alive in our memories!

Marylyn Graves

September 23, 2017

Dennis - I remember the many good times we had with you and my sister, Gladys, as we watched David grow up. I still think of the camping trip to Indian River Inlet for you to fish and enjoy the beach. Please extend my sympathy to Audrey and all of the boys.

Gennelle Thurman

September 23, 2017

You will be missed! Praying for peace and consolation for remaining loved ones.

Rosemary Daszkiewicz

September 23, 2017

Growing up I always enjoyed his visits to East Brunswick to see his sister and her family. Peace to you all in this sad time.

Connie Cannon

September 22, 2017

Dennis,
You are missed already and will be always.
I'm thankful that you were part of my life, my children's, and my grandchildren's.
Most of all I'm thankful that you were so good to my mother. ❤
So much love, Connie

Isaiah Thurman

September 22, 2017

Love you Grandfather. I will never forget you.

Sam Thurman

September 22, 2017

Rest in peace, Dad.

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