GARMS, Kenneth M. of Dallas, died on December 9, 2015. Funeral: 11am, Dec. 18, 2015, Highland Park United Methodist Church Cox Chapel.
Obituary of Kenneth Marcus Garms
Kenneth Marcus Garms, 83, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Wednesday, December 9, after a short illness. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on June 9, 1932, to Lorene Boler Garms and Waylan Garms. Ken enjoyed a long, full life with a loving family and a career that earned him respect around the globe for his work as a preeminent petroleum reservoir engineer. Ken graduated from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in petroleum engineering and immediately joined Core Laboratories, which became a global leader in petroleum reservoir consulting. After a stellar career that took him around the world, Ken retired as the Technical Director for Engineering and Consulting worldwide. In his work with Core Lab, Ken played a key role in the technological advances in the field. He led reservoir consulting on every major oil field in the world including Brazil, China, Italy, the North Sea and the Yucatan peninsula. Ken met Barbara Ann Wise while at A&M and she at Texas Women's University, and they married in January 1954 in Kerrville, Texas. Ken and Baba raised four daughters in Irving, TX but the family also lived several years in both Brazil and England while Ken was on assignment with Core Lab. Ken will be remembered as a generous, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He dedicated himself to providing for his family and his professional life often called him to other countries. Although he never complained at the time, in his later years he expressed how he hated being away from his family so often. There was nowhere in the world he would rather be than home with his wife and girls. He was a man of few words, but his girls always knew he loved them. Whether it was through a smile, a hug, a squeeze of the hand, or a simple, “Love you,” he made his family feel special and loved. Ken also showed his love through his thoughtfulness and generosity. He never bought much for himself on his travels, but always brought back something for Barbara and four trinkets back for his daughters. He made sure everything was fair by having the girls draw straws to see who picked their present first. It became a favorite family ritual. Ken also put his engineering skills to work building things for his daughters: a swing set, and a skateboard, a squirrel cage, and stables for their horses. In his later years, Ken showed his love for his ever-growing family through cooking. Together, he and Barbara made wonderful meals that led to hours of cherished time with family. Ken always added humor to these gatherings through his endearing dry wit that made everyone laugh. In serving his family, he took upon himself small projects; it was not uncommon for him to research information he thought would interest a family member, make a CD he knew someone would like, or offer computer advice. He was well read and always seemed to know something about almost everything. Just enough to be dangerous, he would say.
Contributor: Honey Lanham Dodge (46513430) • [email protected]
Obituary of Kenneth Marcus Garms
Kenneth Marcus Garms, 83, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Wednesday, December 9, after a short illness. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on June 9, 1932, to Lorene Boler Garms and Waylan Garms. Ken enjoyed a long, full life with a loving family and a career that earned him respect around the globe for his work as a preeminent petroleum reservoir engineer. Ken graduated from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in petroleum engineering and immediately joined Core Laboratories, which became a global leader in petroleum reservoir consulting. After a stellar career that took him around the world, Ken retired as the Technical Director for Engineering and Consulting worldwide. In his work with Core Lab, Ken played a key role in the technological advances in the field. He led reservoir consulting on every major oil field in the world including Brazil, China, Italy, the North Sea and the Yucatan peninsula. Ken met Barbara Ann Wise while at A&M and she at Texas Women's University, and they married in January 1954 in Kerrville, Texas. Ken and Baba raised four daughters in Irving, TX but the family also lived several years in both Brazil and England while Ken was on assignment with Core Lab. Ken will be remembered as a generous, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He dedicated himself to providing for his family and his professional life often called him to other countries. Although he never complained at the time, in his later years he expressed how he hated being away from his family so often. There was nowhere in the world he would rather be than home with his wife and girls. He was a man of few words, but his girls always knew he loved them. Whether it was through a smile, a hug, a squeeze of the hand, or a simple, “Love you,” he made his family feel special and loved. Ken also showed his love through his thoughtfulness and generosity. He never bought much for himself on his travels, but always brought back something for Barbara and four trinkets back for his daughters. He made sure everything was fair by having the girls draw straws to see who picked their present first. It became a favorite family ritual. Ken also put his engineering skills to work building things for his daughters: a swing set, and a skateboard, a squirrel cage, and stables for their horses. In his later years, Ken showed his love for his ever-growing family through cooking. Together, he and Barbara made wonderful meals that led to hours of cherished time with family. Ken always added humor to these gatherings through his endearing dry wit that made everyone laugh. In serving his family, he took upon himself small projects; it was not uncommon for him to research information he thought would interest a family member, make a CD he knew someone would like, or offer computer advice. He was well read and always seemed to know something about almost everything. Just enough to be dangerous, he would say.
Contributor: Honey Lanham Dodge (46513430) • [email protected]
GARMS, Kenneth M. of Dallas, died on December 9, 2015. Funeral: 11am, Dec. 18, 2015, Highland Park United Methodist Church Cox Chapel.
Obituary of Kenneth Marcus Garms
Kenneth Marcus Garms, 83, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Wednesday, December 9, after a short illness. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on June 9, 1932, to Lorene Boler Garms and Waylan Garms. Ken enjoyed a long, full life with a loving family and a career that earned him respect around the globe for his work as a preeminent petroleum reservoir engineer. Ken graduated from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in petroleum engineering and immediately joined Core Laboratories, which became a global leader in petroleum reservoir consulting. After a stellar career that took him around the world, Ken retired as the Technical Director for Engineering and Consulting worldwide. In his work with Core Lab, Ken played a key role in the technological advances in the field. He led reservoir consulting on every major oil field in the world including Brazil, China, Italy, the North Sea and the Yucatan peninsula. Ken met Barbara Ann Wise while at A&M and she at Texas Women's University, and they married in January 1954 in Kerrville, Texas. Ken and Baba raised four daughters in Irving, TX but the family also lived several years in both Brazil and England while Ken was on assignment with Core Lab. Ken will be remembered as a generous, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He dedicated himself to providing for his family and his professional life often called him to other countries. Although he never complained at the time, in his later years he expressed how he hated being away from his family so often. There was nowhere in the world he would rather be than home with his wife and girls. He was a man of few words, but his girls always knew he loved them. Whether it was through a smile, a hug, a squeeze of the hand, or a simple, “Love you,” he made his family feel special and loved. Ken also showed his love through his thoughtfulness and generosity. He never bought much for himself on his travels, but always brought back something for Barbara and four trinkets back for his daughters. He made sure everything was fair by having the girls draw straws to see who picked their present first. It became a favorite family ritual. Ken also put his engineering skills to work building things for his daughters: a swing set, and a skateboard, a squirrel cage, and stables for their horses. In his later years, Ken showed his love for his ever-growing family through cooking. Together, he and Barbara made wonderful meals that led to hours of cherished time with family. Ken always added humor to these gatherings through his endearing dry wit that made everyone laugh. In serving his family, he took upon himself small projects; it was not uncommon for him to research information he thought would interest a family member, make a CD he knew someone would like, or offer computer advice. He was well read and always seemed to know something about almost everything. Just enough to be dangerous, he would say.
Contributor: Honey Lanham Dodge (46513430) • [email protected]
Obituary of Kenneth Marcus Garms
Kenneth Marcus Garms, 83, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Wednesday, December 9, after a short illness. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on June 9, 1932, to Lorene Boler Garms and Waylan Garms. Ken enjoyed a long, full life with a loving family and a career that earned him respect around the globe for his work as a preeminent petroleum reservoir engineer. Ken graduated from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in petroleum engineering and immediately joined Core Laboratories, which became a global leader in petroleum reservoir consulting. After a stellar career that took him around the world, Ken retired as the Technical Director for Engineering and Consulting worldwide. In his work with Core Lab, Ken played a key role in the technological advances in the field. He led reservoir consulting on every major oil field in the world including Brazil, China, Italy, the North Sea and the Yucatan peninsula. Ken met Barbara Ann Wise while at A&M and she at Texas Women's University, and they married in January 1954 in Kerrville, Texas. Ken and Baba raised four daughters in Irving, TX but the family also lived several years in both Brazil and England while Ken was on assignment with Core Lab. Ken will be remembered as a generous, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He dedicated himself to providing for his family and his professional life often called him to other countries. Although he never complained at the time, in his later years he expressed how he hated being away from his family so often. There was nowhere in the world he would rather be than home with his wife and girls. He was a man of few words, but his girls always knew he loved them. Whether it was through a smile, a hug, a squeeze of the hand, or a simple, “Love you,” he made his family feel special and loved. Ken also showed his love through his thoughtfulness and generosity. He never bought much for himself on his travels, but always brought back something for Barbara and four trinkets back for his daughters. He made sure everything was fair by having the girls draw straws to see who picked their present first. It became a favorite family ritual. Ken also put his engineering skills to work building things for his daughters: a swing set, and a skateboard, a squirrel cage, and stables for their horses. In his later years, Ken showed his love for his ever-growing family through cooking. Together, he and Barbara made wonderful meals that led to hours of cherished time with family. Ken always added humor to these gatherings through his endearing dry wit that made everyone laugh. In serving his family, he took upon himself small projects; it was not uncommon for him to research information he thought would interest a family member, make a CD he knew someone would like, or offer computer advice. He was well read and always seemed to know something about almost everything. Just enough to be dangerous, he would say.
Contributor: Honey Lanham Dodge (46513430) • [email protected]
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