Donald E. Frymire, 87, passed away Friday, February 24th, in Abilene. He was born June 10, 1929 in Thomas, Oklahoma, the son of Vernon Sr. and Mamie (Eyster) Frymire. Growing up in the area, Don attended local schools and graduated from Jabbok Bible School in 1947. On August 7, 1949, he married Margaret Oldham in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Most of their married life was spent in Oklahoma where he was a farmer and dairyman. She preceded him in death in February of 1987. On October 3, 1987, Don married Shirley Heisey. Most all of their married life has been spent in Abilene. He enjoyed collecting coins, guns and knives. Don was also preceded in death by: his parents; great-grandson, Connor Frymire and sister, Nina Faye Brandt.
Don is survived by; wife, Shirley Frymire of Abilene; son, Ken (Geniece) Frymire of Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and brother Vernon H. Frymire Jr. of Thomas, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, February27th, at the Danner Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Engle officiating. Interment will be in Thomas, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends 1:30 - 2:30 PM Sunday, February 26th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Brethren In Christ World Missions. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.