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     Ardis Lavonne Simmerman is the daughter of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows. Ardis Lavonne Simmerman married Donald Dwight Refior.

     Delbert R. Simmerman was born on 4 September 1903 at Pleasanton, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ He married Lora Faye Fellows, daughter of William Leander Fellows and Mary Mable Jordan, on 18 February 1925 at Nebraska. Delbert R. Simmerman died on 3 January 1982 at Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Elm Creek Cemetery, Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹

     Delbert Wayne Simmerman was born on 7 February 1931 at Sterling, Logan Co., Colorado.¹ He was the son of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows. Delbert Wayne Simmerman married Phyllis L. Williams on 24 May 1953 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska. Delbert Wayne Simmerman died on 21 October 2021 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, at age 90.¹ He was buried on 26 October 2021 at Elm Creek Cemetery, Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ He graduated in 1949 at Elm Creek Public School, Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska. He lived in October 2011 at Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.

     Dick Simmerman is the son of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows.

     Harlan Simmerman is the son of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows. Harlan Simmerman married Kay L. Cross on 14 June 1959 at Overton United Methodist Church, Overton, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

     Wanda June Simmerman was born on 19 June 1929 at Sterling, Logan Co., Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows. Wanda June Simmerman married Dean Trimble Cruise on 6 February 1949 at Nebraska. Wanda June Simmerman died on 22 October 2011 at Holdrege, Phelps Co., Nebraska, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Williamsburg Cemetery, Phelps Co., Nebraska.¹ She lived in November 2004 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.

     Wilma Jean Simmerman was born on 3 July 1926 at Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows. Wilma Jean Simmerman married William Franklin Keep on 24 February 1945. Wilma Jean Simmerman died on 7 December 2014 at Grant, Perkins Co., Nebraska, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Elm Creek Cemetery, Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ She lived in October 2011 at Ogallala, Keith Co., Nebraska.

     Bruce Simmons married Lisa Perkins, daughter of Robert L. Perkins and Dorothy Ann Evans.

     Donna Mae Simmons was born on 28 July 1932 at Prosper, Coos Co., Oregon.¹ She married James Allen Everest, son of Joseph Ira Everest and Frances Rosetta Purdy, on 10 June 1952 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.² Donna Mae Simmons and James Allen Everest were divorced on 28 August 1978 at Jackson Co., Oregon. Donna Mae Simmons died on 1 December 1994 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 62. She lived in 1960 at Bandon, Coos Co., Oregon.

     John Simmons married Martha Susana Insall.¹

     Mary Simmons was the daughter of John Simmons and Martha Susana Insall.¹ Mary Simmons married Lindsay Wells.¹

     Alexandra Faith Simon is the daughter of Melissa Ann Simon.¹ Alexandra Faith Simon and Alonzo William Brandenburg were engaged on 8 August 2013 at Minnesota.

     Emma Louise Simon was born on 8 May 1876 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.¹ She married Harry Ellsworth Watkins, son of Edgar Harton Watkins and Georgia Ellsworth, in 1904. Emma Louise Simon died on 21 February 1964 at Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Etta Simon was born on 21 November 1887 at Orting, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ She married Milo Samuel Ellsworth, son of Benjamin Ellsworth and Emma Georgiana Campbell, on 12 December 1908 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.² Etta Simon died on 16 March 1976 at King Co., Washington, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹

     Frances Simon was born on 22 October 1858 at Bohemia. She married Anton Kasper on 3 March 1878 at Steele Co., Minnesota. Frances Simon died on 27 October 1916 at Steele Co., Minnesota, at age 58.

     Arthur Simonsen married Margaret (?)

     Chase Eric Simonsen is the son of Eric John Simonsen and Dawn Marie Fieser.¹

     Eric John Simonsen is the son of Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen and Joan Helen Kranz. Eric John Simonsen married Dawn Marie Fieser, daughter of Steve Fieser and Christine Buckner, on 4 July 1998 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.²

     James Arthur Simonsen is the son of Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen and Joan Helen Kranz. James Arthur Simonsen married Holly Beth Bradshaw on 13 October 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church, Texas City, Galveston Co., Texas; File #:     135668.²

     Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen was born on 4 March 1938 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas.¹ He was the son of Arthur Simonsen and Margaret (?) Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen was baptized on 3 April 1938 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Austin, Travis Co., Texas. He married Joan Helen Kranz, daughter of Frederick Arthur George Kranz and Helen Veronica McCarthy, on 27 December 1968 at Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., Arkansas. Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen died on 18 September 2017 at Texas at age 79.¹ He was buried on 25 September 2017 at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pflugerville, Travis Co., Texas.¹ SOURCE: Helen McCarthy 90th birthday family picture. Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen was a Lutheran. He graduated circa 1962 at Stephen F. Austin College, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., Texas, B.A. and M.A. in Education. He lived in January 2015 at Texas.² He graduated at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, Master of Divinity. He lived in 1996 at Victoria, Victoria Co., Texas.

Obituary of Jay Eric Simonsen

Jay Eric Simonsen 1938 - 2017
Jay Eric Simonsen, 79, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Margaret Simonsen; brother, Winston Simonsen; and sister, Jeanette Holland Ferguson. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joan Simonsen; sons, “E. J.” Eric Simonsen and wife, Dawn and James Simonsen and wife, Holly; and grandchildren, Megan, Chase and Audrey Simonsen.

Jay was a proud American that served his country in the United States Army with the National Security Agency. He earned his Master of Education at Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary. Jay taught Industrial Arts and Photography for many years and was manager for the Chamber of Commerce in several small communities. As a Pastor, he served for over 33 years at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Rowlett, Grace Lutheran Church in Midland, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Groves, Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Palacios, Peace Lutheran Church in Texas City and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Angleton. After retirement Jay and Joan enjoyed their retirement home for 13 years in Rosharon. He especially loved boating and fishing throughout his life. Jay’s greatest pleasure was taking small trips with Joan up and down the coast in their Chris Craft Cruiser and enjoying the many cruises throughout the Caribbean. He took interest in being an avid reader especially Naval history during war times. Jay enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren and sharing his love of his childhood Lionel model trains. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Jay to Houston Area Parkinson Society or Lutheran Church Missions at Texas Missions Fund - http://bit.ly/2xmjPrK.

Services for Jay will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 5515 W. Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77581. The visitation will take place at 10:00 am with the funeral service following at 11:00 am with Pastor Jon Salminen officiating. Interment will take place Monday, September 25, 2017 at Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.claytonfuneralhomes.com.

https://claytonfuneralhomes.com/tribute/details/1572/Jay-Simonsen/obituary.html.³

     Megan Nichole Simonsen is the daughter of Eric John Simonsen and Dawn Marie Fieser.¹

     Clare Simpson is the daughter of Jim Simpson and Rosa Struck.

     Jim Simpson married Rosa Struck, daughter of Meliton Struck and Clorinda Martinez, circa 1964.

     Norm Simpson is the son of Jim Simpson and Rosa Struck.

     Sara Simpson was born circa 1800.¹ She married George L. Levingston. Sara Simpson died circa 1884.¹

     Sarah Ann Simpson was born on 8 October 1881 at Clarksville, Howard Co., Maryland.¹ She married Samuel Fletcher Hearn, son of Samuel Close Hearn and Maria Catherine Miller.¹ Sarah Ann Simpson died on 16 September 1968 at Clarksville, Howard Co., Maryland, at age 86.¹

     Edwin H. Sines was born on 16 December 1870 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹ He married Ada Beatrice Harn, daughter of John Thomas Harn and Mary Frances Richardson, in 1907. Edwin H. Sines died on 18 December 1940 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Sec 104, lot 3446, Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹

     Melvin S. Singer married Dorothy Jean Fusaro, daughter of Romeo Fusaro and Annette Bellucci, in 1978.¹ Melvin S. Singer and Dorothy Jean Fusaro were divorced on 26 October 1987 at Okaloosa Co., Florida, Grounds listed were Florida, U.S., Divorce Index, 1927-2001. Melvin S. Singer died in 2000.¹

     Charles Phillip Singleton was born on 6 April 1943 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.¹ He married Caroline Maude Grubbs, daughter of Max Wilton Grubbs and Miriam Ellsworth Black, in 1982. Charles Phillip Singleton died on 8 July 2015 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 72.¹ He was cremated.¹ He lived in May 2012 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.²