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John Sims Obituary
John was a 1960 graduate of Anchorage High School and recalled fond memories of his time at Fort Richardson as the son of a serviceman.
Born March 6, 1942, in Waynesville, Mo., he was raised in Colorado and Alaska.
John was a lover of life, country, travel, the outdoors and baseball.
John lived and worked in Santa Monica for more than 30 years as an attorney and real estate developer. He was a passionate golfer and valued his time and friendships at the Bel Air Country Club and Jonathan Club. A true gentleman, John was generous, compassionate and humorous. He retired to Cordillera to complete his hard-earned dream of spending his days skiing and enjoying the Colorado lifestyle. John never stopped giving of himself to make others happy, and he will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
He was preceded in death by his devoted mother, Ruth (Hubbard) Shuff; and his beloved stepfather, Les Shuff.
John is survived by his wife, Kristin Sims; children, Alexandra (Sims) Brew, David Sims, Valerie Sims and Patrick Sims; stepchildren, Ryan Shama and Lindsay (Shama) Olson; and seven adoring grandchildren.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date in Santa Monica. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the U.S. Navy Veterans Association.
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joanne waring
October 21, 2010
My friend John was a great story teller, a lover of good music and a wonderful person to travel with and to know and love.
I will miss him.
Joanne Lindeman-Waring
October 9, 2010
John was always fun to be with on the golf course or in the Bel-Air grill room. He always had an upbeat attitude with a smile and a good joke to offer. The world needs more people like that.
Ron & Shirley Paolucci
Michael Duggan
October 9, 2010
Vaya con Díos, John. I haven't seen you since we lived together at Ft. Rich and graduated from AHS. We also shared the Navyin common. I wished I could have seen you at least once more.
I pray those you have left behind that He will comfort them.
Gene Othic
October 9, 2010
I also graduated from Anchorage High in 1960, joined the Navy and retired from the Navy in 1980. Like John, I also pursued a career in real estate and am currently still active in that pursuit.
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michael Jr. doyle
October 8, 2010
I will really miss john next time I goto vail. He showed me his eagle scout medal. He got it at age 15. His death was right after his dog Duke's. I will really miss him.
michael Jr. doyle
October 8, 2010
i will really miss john when I go to vail next year. he showed his eagle scout medal. he got at 15 years old. his death was just after his dog Duke's. i wil miss him.
Judy Mueller Jett
October 8, 2010
On behalf of the entire AHS Class of 1960, we share your sorrow over the loss of this special man who was our classmate.
Gene Othic
October 8, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gene Othic
October 8, 2010
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