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1952
DIED
2011
Barbara Simon Obituary
Mrs. Simon was born July 11, 1952, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Stevenson) Childress. She worked in international sales and moved to Hernando, Florida, from Illinois six years ago.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, James R. Simon of Hernando, FL; 3 sons, Jim of Hernando, Mark of Bonita Springs and Jason of Geneva, IL; brother, Edward Childress; two sisters, Linda Jordan and Marie Gruber, all of Mountain Home, AR; four grandchildren, Jessica, Brylee, Colin and Claire Simon; and two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Jordan.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneralHome.com. Arrangements by the Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Simon
Jeff Koldoff
September 3, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences to the Simon family
Rebecca Zipperer
September 2, 2011
Jim, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I will have you and your family in my thoughts. My deepest sympothny goes out to you and your family. Becky and Josh Zipperer
Daniel Degan
September 1, 2011
I have some very fond memories of Barb, she was like a second mother to me. Because of Barb I will forever love chicken, rice and ketchup for dinner. I will always remember the times in the pool, and the adult deck we were forbidden to play on. My mom, Debbie and Barb screaming at the top of their lungs when Barbra Streisand won the Oscar in 1977 for "Evergreen" and scaring me so bad I almost fell off the couch. Or watching in disbelief that Jim, Barb and my Mom were having water fights in the house and having the best time. Sitting in the living room at the house on River Rd. and watching thunderstorms. Or when she would stop Jimmy and I from fighting by cracking our heads together. She was a remarkable woman, she was a best friend to my mom, and growing up she was like a second mother to me. She will forever be in my heart. Barb I will miss you. God Bless to Jim, Jimmy, Mark and Jason. My prayers are with all of you.
Carol Clark
September 1, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Barbs passing. We had so much fun together. She taught me how to paint, we knit together, we'd do our trips to Walmart together and just hang out as friends. I'll miss her so much. Love, Carol
Ed & Deb Degan
September 1, 2011
Fovever Our Friend, and Forever In Our Hearts. Our Deepest Sympathy Gos Out To The Family.
DeEtta Mogle
September 1, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with Jim and his family in this time of sadness!!! RIP Barbara!!
Jennifer Porter
September 1, 2011
Fond memories, summers in Florida, adult beverages on the back patio with Aunt Barb and my girls, asking for advice and receiving freely, havartti cheese with grapes and wine, speaking candidly into the night about her life and the people she treasured. Exchanging recipes and loving her Italian beef and french onion soup (which I cook to this day). Prayers are with the family at this time of loss.
September 1, 2011
Jim and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Barb's passing. My deepest sypathies to everyone.
Brian DeMar, Aurora, IL
Gretchen Hunter
September 1, 2011
Thank you all for allowing me to take care of your wife and mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gretchen Hunter, RN
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