Gerald-Simonson-Obituary

Gerald Simonson

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Feb 3, 1932 – Apr 23, 2021

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BORN
February 3, 1932
DIED
April 23, 2021
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, Colorado

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GERALD "GERRY" SIMONSON February 3, 1932 April 23, 2021 Gerald "Gerry" Simonson died on April 23, 2021 at the age of 89 from complications of a broken hip and dementia. Gerry was born February 3, 1932 in LaCrosse Wisconsin, to Odin and Rebecca (Kandal) Simonson. Gerry enjoyed a childhood of...

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The Buckley AFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Col Simonson's 30 years of distinguished service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley AFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees...

Gerry was a great friend and a big supporter of the EMGA. He will be missed.

I knew Gerry and Judy for many years, starting in 1994, when my wife and I joined a league at Harmony Bowl. It was always a pleasure. Gerry was probably the best sport that I ever knew, always congratulating both teammates and opponents. And I never saw Judy without a smile on her face. I was surprised that the obituary did not mention bowling. Gerry was the last original member of the league, first named National Test Bed (NTB) league. This league went back 30 years, and bowled in three...