Dr. Martine Tirmenstein

DALLAS -- Dr. Martine Goodin Tirmenstein, 83, went home to his savior and to join his sweetheart Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, just in time for Valentine's Day.

"Martin" was born Dec. 30, 1928, to Martine and Helen Tirmenstein in Benton, Mo. He met the love of his life, Peggy Jane Lott, in Memphis, Tenn., and after six years of courtship told her, "There are three things in life I want: you, a gun and to become a doctor." He got all three. Martine and Peg were married in 1952 and built a loving home together where, for the next 57 years, they entertained many angels.

He earned his doctorate of medicine from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He served as a major in the U.S. Air Force.

After moving the family to Dallas, Dr. T began his private anesthesiology practice at Methodist Hospital, a position he held until retiring in 1996.

Left to honor his memory are three sons, Les, Chris and Greg and wife Cathy; a daughter, Laurie; six grandchildren, Carli, Martin, Sarah, Bree, Bobby and Billy; a cousin, Ben Adams; loving caregiver, Annie; and the very dearest of friends.

Martin lived a life of honest and faithful service to God, his family, patients, church and country. Today he has been reunited with his most beloved and liberated from earthly suffering. With loyal Laddie by his side, he surely received this from the Lord: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter now into the rest I have prepared for you."

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Faith Bible Church in DeSoto, Texas. Interment will be at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.

Visitation will be one hour before service.

Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial gifts may be made to Faith Bible Church.