Donald Gene Vrooman (Retired) Lt. Col. USMC of Carrollton, Texas passed away on Saturday,3 February 2018 at the age of 62.He retired after 28 years comissioned service. Proud to have been an Officer of Marines from 9 April 1979 to 1 September 2007. "Who more than self his country loved"Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Friday, 16 February 2018 in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.A procession will follow the funeral services going to DFW National Cemetery were Lt. Col. Vrooman will receive military honorsand belaid to rest at 12:30 pm.Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

"You changed my mourning into dancing;

you took off my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,

With my whole being I sing

endless praise to you.

O Lord, my God,

forever will I give you thanks."

Psalm 30: 12-13

"Some spend their entire lives wondering if they have made a difference in this world.

The Marines don't have that problem."

President Ronald Reagan