Olympia, Washington
Joseph "Joe" Drake Simmonds
Joseph Drake Simmonds, 74, of Olympia, Washington passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Joe was born in Boston Massachusetts on April 30, 1937 to Louisa M. Lemire, Mother and Rupert Edwards, Father. He was preceded in death by his Step...Read MoreThinking about you today Joe, a whole year has gone by since you left us. I keep thinking you have had a whole year now without pain and suffering. Keep Resting In Peace Dear Friend.
Markie Brewer
July 09, 2012
I can't believe it has been over a year now that you have only been with me in spirit. I think about you all the time and miss you every day. I try my hardest to emulate your calm demeanor in my daily life. The wisdom you have shared has been a blessing to me; I will cherish it always. I have faith that you are at peace now and that someday we will be together again. I will always love you and hold you dearly in my heart. Your loving Son.
Joel Simmonds
June 23, 2012 | Olympia, WA
Pa Pa,
I miss you so much and sure wish I had taken your advise, you will always be in my thoughts and heart. I love you,
Joel St. John
Joel St. John
November 30, 2011 | Olympia, WA
I have just this morning found out you are only with us in spirit and am so sad. I only met you once at Jerry's funeral, but liked you right away. I have enjoyed the fact that you have kept in touch with an occasional humerous email. You were such a special big brother to Jerry and he talked about you often. I wish I could have known you better, but feel blessed I was able to meet such a special man. Give Jerry a hug for me.
Carol Rabenstein
November 13, 2011 | Salem, OR
I feel blessed to have known you and even more blessed to have had you as my Brother-in-law... Your radiant smile, your kind words and loving attitude...you were such a special person. I miss you, but I know that you are in a better place...a place where you have been reunited with your brother Jerry... Love, Linda
Linda Baldwin
October 26, 2011 | Bandon, OR
Even thinking about how to say how much you meant to us in our lives brings me to tears. I think about you every day. I miss your smile and that twinkle in your eye. I know you are watching over us so I will look up once in a while and send you a wink and a smile. Peace to you. Love Jen~
Jennifer Simmonds
September 08, 2011 | Olympia, WA
September 2, 2011
Your award winning smile and grace will live in our hearts forever. I wish we could share the moments over again that we spent with you and Carolyn on the cruise, when we spent time at the house, working in the shop making parts for mexican train, etc.
You are a special spirit, We will miss you, rest in peace Joe. Pam & Harry Burgess
Pam & Harry Burgess
September 03, 2011 | Long Beach, CA
I Remember...
You waking us up early Christmas morning with the bright camera lights. Almost more excited about Christmas than us kids.
You driving endless circles in the boat teaching us kids how to waterski. You were having as much fun as we kid's were.
You talking to me in the garage when you were doing “man” projects, giving me confidence and letting me know that “girls” can do it too.
You taking me to work with you before there was even such...
Carrie Simmonds Wilson
September 02, 2011 | Sunnyvale, CA
When we think of Joe, we think first of his smile that always made everyone around him feel better. Joe was basically a real gentleman, kind to all he met. He will be so missed!
Nancy & Wayne Conner
September 02, 2011 | Olympia, WA