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Simone Rystad Obituary
Simone Rystad of 1306 211th Ave NE in Sammamish passed away peacefully, at home, with family and love at her bedside, in the very early hours on Thursday the 24th of July 2014 at the young age of 53. After a long courageous battle against an undefeatable foe, she is finally at rest. Simone was the most giving, caring, loving, and genuinely selfless, wonderful person anyone could ever hope to meet. She touched so many lives and each one is the better for it.
Born Simone Joanne Rapin August 13th 1960 in Vancouver B.C. to father Lawrence Rapin and mother Geraldine Joan Jacobson. At an early age the family relocated to the Seattle area where in 1978 she graduated Interlake High School in Bellevue. She married just out of high school and had two lovely daughters Angela (Rystad)-Hoover and Sheri Rystad. Once on her own Simone attended Bellevue College, graduating in 1994 to become a Registered Nurse, and continued helping people and caring for others as an R.N. for the remainder of her life. She married once more before finally finding the one she was meant to be with.
Francis Jaros spent 8 wonderful years with Simone until July 24th 2014, as he held her in his arms one last time.
The world lost a beautiful gem and wonderful woman that day. We love you and
miss you dearly Simone!
A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 9th, 11am at Snoqualmie Falls-Salish Lodge in the Falls Terrace Room.
Anyone wishing to attend please contact Francis at 425-922-2334.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Francis Jaros
April 7, 2025
Simone was the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you and miss you soo much baby!
Francis.
Francis Jaros
August 2, 2020
I still miss you every single day. Our years together were the very best part of my life.
I love you so very much Simone!
Forever and Always,
Francis.
June 19, 2015
You were the love of my life and made me complete.
I miss you so very very much!
Love you forever,
Francis.
October 14, 2014
You are still the light that guides me.
Susan Dunlap
September 13, 2014
Simone - you couldn't help but brighten whatever room you entered! You are very fondly remembered for your sweet caring genuine spirit and your incredibly smart perceptive mind! What a blessing you have always been to your patients and your co-workers alike. You are dearly missed here. Heaven is brighter now....
Sue Dunlap
August 4, 2014
Simone your bright spirit that was here on earth will now shine down in the bright stars. It was a pleasure to work with you. Rest in peace. Mashelle Afshar
Tim Sage
August 3, 2014
Simone was always happy. Always had a smile. Really gonna miss her
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