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Robert Simons Obituary

Robert James Simons Lt. Col. U.S. Army Ret. Robert J. Simons born April 29th, 1935 lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer April 4th, 2011. Bob was born in Syracuse, New York: graduated from Syracuse University, spent 22 years as an officer in the U.S. Army; received an MS in Education from Bucknell University and worked 15 years for the State of Washington. Bob loved traveling, food, wine, bowling and computers! He was a happy man, loved by all and will be sorely missed. He is survived by hiw wife of 52 years, Marlene; his daughter Debbie, husband Chris and their children Dustin, Cordelia, and Rosalind; and daughter Mandy, partner Cathy and their son Tre. A funeral mass will be held at All Sains Parish in Puyallup WA on Sat. April 16th, 2011 at 1 pm. Donations only to the Smile Train charity at www.smiletrain.org. A memorial website will be online at www.powersfuneral home.com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 13, 2011.

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Charles "Gus" and Shirley Wilkinson

April 17, 2011

I first met Bob when we worked together for DSHS, WA State 30 years ago. He was a good friend and outstanding co-worker. For the past 15 years, he was also part of our Wednesday morning breakfast club: "The Wise Old Retired Officers (TWORO)" or alternatively, "Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)" We shall miss Bob but he won't be forgotten!

PJ GILLESPIE

April 17, 2011

DEAR MARLENE AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.. KNOW YOU AND BOB ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. PAT AND PJ GILLESPIE

John/Barbara Thompson

April 13, 2011

May God bless Marlene, Debbie, Mandy and all the Simons family. Love to you all.

April 12, 2011

April 12, 2011

Marlene and Family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. In sympathy and love....
Kathy Kopaczewski
Syracuse, New York

Scott Simons

April 8, 2011

Thinking of the great visits we had with my Uncle Bob and his family. There was always laughter and good times. My Uncle Bob always impressed my with how much he got out of life. So many hobbies and interests. A good Uncle,an excellent father, and a role model for being a husband. This was obvious to even a young nephew. I value what few times I spent with him, and appreciate what he added to my life.

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