Tucson, Arizona
Melvin J. Simmons died January 16, 2010 at the age of 87. He was married to Emily (Tompkinson) for 65 years. He retired as the Assistant Director of the U of A Lunar Planetary Lab, responsible for construction of the Mt. Lemmon telescope, and enjoyed 40 years as a tax preparer. His children...
Read MoreMel was a great man, he will be missed. Over 40 years ago Mel started doing my taxes. Each tax season we looked forward to our meeting with Mel, to update what was going on with our families and, yes, to do our taxes. When me moved from Tucson, we would make the trip from El Paso or Phoenix. We will miss him. Wayne & Jeanne Hokerk, Clarkdale, AZ.
March 20, 2010
Our journey with Mel began in the 60's. My mother, Kay worked with Mel for 18 years until her retirement. I worked for Mel until I left to join the railroad family. My wife and I continued to met with Mel once a year during tax season. My children think very highly of him. He has been a lifelong family friend. It has been an honor to grow up with such a good man. We will miss him. The Osburn Family, Pat, DJ, Allen, William & Sarah, Tucson, Arizona
January 24, 2010
Mel was a critical member of LPL management during a critical period for LPL. I will cherish his memory.
Bill Hubbard
former director, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
January 20, 2010
In 1985 Mr. Simmons was very helpful to me when I was a new graduate student at LPL and had a very unpleasant sexual harassment episode. He took my concerns seriously and solved the problem the same day.
January 20, 2010
