Daniel Franklin Parman

1935 - 2017

Daniel Franklin Parman obituary, 1935-2017, San Antonio, TX

Daniel Franklin Parman

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

Daniel Parman Obituary

Published by Porter Loring Mortuary North on Apr. 9, 2017.
Daniel Franklin Parman, real-estate developer, banker, farm/ranch investor and dedicated philanthropist died at his San Antonio home on April 9. He was 81. Parman was born April 27, 1935, in Uvalde, Texas. He was graduated from Uvalde High School in 1953, where his classmates voted him "Most Likely to Succeed." After graduation from Texas A&I University in 1957, Parman served in the United States Air Force where he began his life-long love of planes. He was a licensed pilot who enjoyed flying his own plane and soaring in his sail plane. While planes and flying were two of his greatest interests, his pursuit of knowledge and dedication to science defined his life. Parman began both his real-estate development career and commitment to philanthropy in Uvalde where he developed one of the city's first subdivisions, setting aside a portion of land for a new high school and deeding it to the Uvalde Independent School District. In the 1970s, Parman and his family moved to San Antonio where he continued to develop real estate. In the 1980s, he purchased six ranches in far north central San Antonio for a master-planned community. Parman and his three partners worked with other investors in realizing their own visions for the new community. Their collective visions came to fruition in Stone Oak, which is one of the largest privately financed communities in the United States. Currently, Stone Oak has over 20,000 single-family homes, apartments, schools, churches, libraries, restaurants and retail stores. One of Parman's greatest gifts was his willingness to share his knowledge and resources with other real-estate developers/investors. He was famous for his extensive map and satellite photography collection, which he made available to everyone. As Parman's real-estate development and banking careers flourished, so did his philanthropy. The San Antonio Public Library Foundation, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and many other educational institutions and non-profits all were recipients of his philanthropy. In addition to a house and land, which Parman gifted to UTHSCSA for a president's residence, Parman established and endowed a Chair in Medicine, to support research on Parkinson's disease, HIV/AIDs, leukemia and diabetes. His generosity also supports a multidisciplinary voice center and a Research Imaging Center. A pledge from Parman endowed a chair in applied mathematics at UTSA. When he made the gift, Parman said, "Mathematics is the foundation of all science and essential to our daily lives whether baking a pie or building a nuclear reactor." Parman served on various boards at both UTSA, UTHSCSA, and the UTHSCSA School of Nursing, giving of his time and his business acumen as well as his monetary gifts. Believing in the importance of facilities that served the mind, body and spirit, Parman turned his attention to parks and libraries. The 17,000 square –foot Parman Library at Stone Oak is built on acreage that he donated. The site offers not only a library, but a playground, nature trails and a community center. It was important to Parman, that the library not be just a building filled with books, but a facility that could serve as an art, teaching and community center. He wanted the library and its environs to serve the mind, body and spirit. Shortly before his death, city officials named a pavilion at the recently opened Panther Springs Park for Parman, who donated funds and acreage for parking, a trailhead and a dog park in the 300-acre park. At the park's dedication, Parman responded to the pavilion's being named for him by quoting baseball manager Casey Stengel who said, "It's real easy to take credit for everybody else's home runs," only Parman paraphrased Stengel by noting that he was a good manager because he took credit for all the hard work done by everybody else. Parman was preceded in death by his parents, Linnie Montgomery and Daniel Cleveland Parman; wife, Lorna Beach Parman; and sisters, Virginia Dale Parman and Margaret Parman Reese. He is survived by sons, Bryan D. Parman, Bradley J. Parman and husband, Tim Seeliger, and Kevin M. Parman and husband, Thomas Nyman; Teddy Parman Westrom; and sister, Jane Parman Super; long-time friend, Giovanna White; and former daughter-in-law, Lisa Byington, all of San Antonio, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. The Parman sons wish to thank Natasha McClendon and Patricia Wong for their dedicated care of their father. Honorary pallbearers are: Ron Hallenberger, Peter Wolverton, Margaret Nell Patterson, Steve Golden, Miller Smyth, Joe Birdwell, Linda Gilliam, Chuck Boemecke, John Harrell and Gerald Evetts. Memorial Services, under the direction of Porter Loring Funeral Homes, will be Thursday, April 13 at 4 p.m. at the Southwest School of Art, 300 Augusta Street. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, Uvalde Public Library, American Diabetes Association or a charity of their choice.

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April 15, 2017

Angela Morey posted to the memorial.

April 14, 2017

Nelson & Tracy Wolff posted to the memorial.

April 14, 2017

Louis Kowalski posted to the memorial.

Angela Morey

April 15, 2017

My condolences to the Parman family. It was truly a pleasure meeting Mr. Parman and visiting with him over the last several years. He was so much fun to talk to and had a wonderful sense of humor:). He will be missed at our office:(

Nelson & Tracy Wolff

April 14, 2017

to the family of Dan Parman,
we wanted to say we are so sorry for your loss, he was a really wonderful man. Dan was always gracious to everyone and his many gifts to the community showed the caring side of him to San Antonio. I am sure he was a great Dad, and we know he was a good friend.
Tracy & Nelson Wolff

Louis Kowalski

April 14, 2017

Dan was a true gentleman. Always upbeat and always positive. He made a difference in so many peoples lives He will be truly missed. Rest in Peace my good friend.
Condolences to Bryan, Brad and Kevin.

Chaz and Trisha Neely

April 14, 2017

Dan was absolutely a fine and well respected man who made such a difference in this community with his kindness and generosity. He will be missed by many.

August Mendeke

April 14, 2017

Dan made so many contributions both in Uvalde, as well as in San Antonio. My condolences to the Parman family. Uvalde Coyote, August Mendeke, Jr., San Jose, California.

Jimmy Hobbs

April 13, 2017

My condolences...Dan was a great boss and business man. I enjoyed working for him in West Texas.

Clarice Fisher

April 13, 2017

Clarice Gulley Fisher - childhood friend - Uvalde

michael schroeder

April 13, 2017

great man! great family! schroeder family.

George Mercado

April 13, 2017

Never had the privileged to meet Mr. Parman but know his kids love him dearly and have all the respect for him. Our prayers are with the entire family.

Linda Janney

April 13, 2017

I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Parman family on the passing of their father. I met Mr Parman at a friend's Bar B Q about 7 years ago. They both used Patricia for physical therapy. Later the same friend & I attended the opening of the Parman Library. That day I signed up to be a Friend of the Parman library & I am now the president. I've had the opportunity as an officer to speak with Mr. Parman several times. His generosity amazed me. He gave me his personal number & said call me if the library needs any thing. Who does that these days? The Parman library was a gift that will continue to remind us of his great generosity & how he loved this community from cake walks to holiday celebrations. You are in my prayers today.

Marisa DeBow

April 13, 2017

To the Parman family,
I grieve with you and my heart is heavy. Parman Library at Stone Oak has lost its greatest champion. He will be remembered with love and gratitude forever.
Marisa DeBow

Mari Tamez

April 13, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to Brad, Bryan, and Kevin. Remembering your dad fondly and the loving impact he made on our community.

Denise Goral

April 13, 2017

My condolences to the family. Dan was a dear man. I hope he knew how much I appreciated his kindness and compassion in the sale of my property/business. What a wonderful man.

Bill Jones

April 13, 2017

Bill Jones

Grover and Teruyo Parrott

April 13, 2017

San Antonio and Texas lost a great man. Many of us lost a wonderful friend. His family.s loss was the greatest.
Most of us can recall special times with Dan and the interesting events he recalled with such humility that were outstanding to all of us. He one of the few great men of our time.

Reagan Greer

April 13, 2017

Thoughts and prayers with the entire family. Lasting impact, lasting legacy and lasting difference maker, Dan leaves this world and this community a better place.

April 13, 2017

thoughts and prayers for the family.
My name is Anna Maria Marincolo, the Giovanna White niece, from Italy

Louis Vickers

April 12, 2017

Dan and I were high school classmates in Uvalde. We had a lot fun times together. Good memories. Louis Vickers

Bobbie Smyth

April 12, 2017

My condolences to Bryan, Brad and Kevin - Bobbie Smyth

Frances Jones

April 12, 2017

My condolences for Bryan, Brad and Kevin - Frances Stephenson Jones

Elia Edna Hernandez

April 12, 2017

My name is Edna Hernandez. I live in Uvalde. I didn't have the privilege to have known Mr Parman personally,I however i kept up with all the great things he accomplished. Uvalde and San Antonio have lost a great son, but right now he's with his Our Father scratching his head, what to do and where and when to get started. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

April 12, 2017

I will miss Dan, dearly! My condolences to Bryan,Brad, and Kevin. Loyce Ince

Art Downey

April 12, 2017

Dan was great friend to Stone Oak and all of San Antonio. His vision and generosity will long be remembered.

HOWARD DUCKWORTH

April 12, 2017

Dan was a true gentleman and friend. He was a great developer and an amazing person to be around and talk to. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him. He was one of a kind and always had a smile on his face and good things to say. He will be missed by all his friends and my best thoughts to his
sons, Brad and Bryan that I have had the pleasure to meet. Howard Duckworth, San Antonio, Tx. April 12, 2017

Kye Fox

April 12, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the Parman family. As a longtime San Antonio Public Library board member I am so grateful for Dan's generosity. The Parman Library is a special edition to our library family and is enjoyed by so many people in our community. Peace be with you Dan.

April 12, 2017

San Antonio would not be what it is today without Dan. We all owe him a debt of gratitude and we will miss his presence greatly

Alice R Garcia

April 12, 2017

Mr Parman I wish I had the oportunity to meet you sir you were highly spoken of through my sister Ana EnriquezI truly wanted to thank you for your kindness consideration and humbleness may you rest in peace sir you will b missed and loved by many .

Katherine Lavender

April 12, 2017

Dan was a great man and friend. He will continue to live in my heart.

Dave Hargraves

April 12, 2017

Dan was one of the truly great men I have met in my life, and the good that he did to benefit so many during his life will live on long after his passing. My heart goes out to his family at this sad time, but know that he is smiling down upon all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Tim Johnson

April 11, 2017

Mr. Parman was an amazing person. I feel truly honored to have known him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brad and the entire Parman family. He will be missed.

Vicki Pitluk

April 11, 2017

thoughts and prayers for the family. He was a kind and generous man

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