James Simons Obituary
JAMES SIMONS
SEDONA, Ariz. — James R. Simons, 87, formerly of Wapakoneta and Findlay, died Tuesday, May 5th in Sedona, Arizona.
He was born May 29th, 1927, in Paulding County, the son of Clyde H. and Hattie (Brittingham) Simons. On August 7, 1948, he married Gertrude Moorman, and she died May 2, 2008.
Mr. Simons was manager of tire testing at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, Findlay. He was a member of Central Christian Church in Lima. He was a veteran of the United States navy. His interests included square dancing, woodworking, and travel.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jana and James Ashba, Sedona, AZ, a grandson, Kevin (Sarah) Ashba, Columbus, and a brother Harold Simons, San Diego, CA. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Mrs. Harold (Lois) Moorman, Spencerville, and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison (Myrna) Shutt, Lima.
Private graveside services will take place at a later date.
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Melanie Fullenkamp
May 29, 2015
I wish we had known Jim years earlier. Thankfully, we have been blessed to know his brother, Harold. What a beautiful, dear friend you are to me, Jana. I appreciate our friendship and the fun we've had together. Your Dad lived a wonderful, long life and you took great care of him. Now let's enjoy the rest of our lives in honor of our Dads. "Grow old with me......the best is yet to be!"
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