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1928
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2014
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Norma SIMON Obituary
Norma Beery Simon, 85, of Boynton Beach, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2014. Norma was born on September 22, 1928 in Wilburton, KS, daughter of Michael and Hazel Odell Beery, and grew up in LaPorte, IN. She came to Delray Beach in 1955 and was employed at First Federal Savings & Loan of Delray Beach for 29 years, serving as Vice President at the time of her retirement. Thereafter she became actively involved as a volunteer in charitable and civic organizations, including service as a member of the City's Code Enforcement Board, a member of the Delray Beach Library Association Board, the Delray Affair Committee, the Delray Beach Playhouse, Bethesda Memorial Hospital and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Norma was also an active member of local social organizations including Beta Sigma Phi, the Jubileers Club, and the Delray Beach Music Chorale. Norma is survived by Ernest Simon, her loving husband of 54 years, her sister, Ruth Vaught Dunham (George) of Winter Haven, FL, nephews, Chase, Russell, Sean, Beau and Michael Beery, Todd Dunham, Michael, Steve, Phillip, Chris Simon, and nieces, Lisa Danks, Laura Simon, and many grand nephews and nieces. Friends may call on Friday, July 11, 2014 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Ave. (N. Federal Hwy), Delray Beach. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014, 11:00AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 188 South Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Norma's name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home (www.Lorneandsons.com) Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.
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16 Entries
July 28, 2014
Ernie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Norma will surely be missed.
Kathy Sergio
Tom and Betty Hatcher
July 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Ernie, the Simon family and all the friends who loved Norma.
Most sincerely,
Tom and Betty Hatcher
Tina Bavousett Steffen
July 14, 2014
So sorry to hear about Norma. I have added your family to the prayer list at my church, United Memorial Christian Church in Euless, TX. My thoughts and prayers have been with your family and Norma.
Sally Wheeler
July 12, 2014
So very sorry to hear of your loss, Ernie.
Our thoughts are with you and all your family and friends.
Sally and Mike Wheeler and family
Patti Daniell
July 12, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. With love
George and Patti Daniell
Bernard Turner, Jr
July 11, 2014
When told of Norma's passing my mother, Gloria Turner, said sobbing; "She was the nicest person I've ever known. I don't think she ever even had an unkind thought." Our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Ernie and your entire family from the Bernard and Gloria Turner family.
Johanna Vargas
July 11, 2014
Ernie, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our prayers and our thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Alicia, Johanna, Nadia and Maria Vargas
joann Fleischman Schimpf
July 11, 2014
a candle for you Norma.
July 11, 2014
condolences to her family. Joann Fleischman Schimpf and Mark Ketcham Schimpf.
July 11, 2014
Dear Earnie and Family our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of a great lady . She will be missed my one all.
The Petti Family
Susan Sloan Wittig
July 11, 2014
So sorry for your loss Uncle Ernie, my prayers , love and sympathy are with you in this difficult time. I know your long life together was a blessing and the beautiful memories and love you shared will bring smiles and comfort in time. Norma was a beautiful, gracious and lovely lady. We are all better for having been the beneficiary of her friendship and love and her smile! Love to all of you.Our families are so intertwined it is a loss suffered by all of us.
Gloria Mellios
July 11, 2014
Ernie, My heart goes out to you and the family. I learned that when we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. Please take care of yourself ... I know it will be a difficult time for you. Love, Gloria
July 11, 2014
Dear Ernie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Casey Carter Stab
July 11, 2014
Dear Ernie and Simon Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Norma's passing. When we think of Norma we are reminded of her unending love and support she showed us during our parents passing. She always had a beautiful smile and was a gentle soul. We will remember her, pray for her, and keep her close to our hearts. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Joe and Jamie George
Steve Simon
July 11, 2014
The laugh, the energy and the love will be sorely missed. Aunt Norma was the definition of a true lady and we are so blessed to have had her as part of our lives for so long. Amazing memories that will never fade.
Tracy Ricker Rose
July 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Simon family. Norma will be sorely missed.
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lorne and Sons Funeral Home - Delray Beach745 NE 6th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
188 South Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL
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