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Richard L. Simmerman
Aug. 20, 1937 - July 9, 2009
Richard L. Simmerman, 71, of Kirtland, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at SJRMC, after a long illness.
Richard was raised and went to school in Hysham, Mont. He moved to Kirtland in 1978, where he met Katie and they married on May 4, 1979. Richard and Katie lived in Kirtland for the past 31 years with granddaughters, Shaw Marie and Heather.
Richard's hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping, gunsmithing and being with family and friends. Richard worked running a scraper and a rock crusher, and as a mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Simmerman.
His mother, Verlene, and sister, Linda (Robert) live in Hysham.
He is survived by his daughters, Connie (Johnnie) Martin of Kirtland, Brenda (Chad) Wells of Savannah, Tenn., and Elizabeth Carnes of Grants; grandchildren, Sandy, Hannah, Colten, Laura, Jonnie, Chantelle and Danny; and a large number of family and friends everywhere.
Family and friends will gather for a celebration of his life at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the family home. Cremation is in the care of Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, (505) 326-3671.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill Carlson
July 16, 2009
What a sad day to hear that Richard passed away. I have always wondered where he was after we worked together for the Northern Pacific Railroad Signal Dept. in 1960/62 where he taught me how to climb signal/telegraph poles. We were layed of in 1962 and both of us went to work for the Yellowstone Park Co. in Yellowstone Nat. Park.
The last time I saw him was at Old Faithful tending the boilers for Old Faithful Inn.
I can still hear his "58" Chevy roaring up the hill from Gardiner to Mammoth, Wy. when he was there that summer.
I was just looking a photo of him awhile back, standing in the ARCH at Gardiner in 1962 and another when we went for a horseback trip at Jardine, Mt.
The stories could go on and on.
GREAT GUY !!
Bill Carlson
Billings,Mt.
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Roma Byerly
July 12, 2009
Sorry to hear about Richard. Linda & I have been friends for about 50 years now. We did our share of harrassing Richard & his friends when we were freshmen & they seniors. We'd short sheet his bed, stick magazines, etc in it & the guys would come sneaking in so Verlene & Maynard wouldn't hear....then all kinds of ruckus would break out. Verlene would yell at us all. Linda & I giggled like manics.
Glenn Albro
July 11, 2009
Dear Katie and Family-
My most sincere sorrow at your recent loss. Dick was a great friend and neighbor. Things won't be the same around here without seeing him and his constant activity around.
As someone has already said he was one of a kind.
Shannon Conner
July 10, 2009
Dear Katie and Family-
I am so sorry to hear of Richards passing. He was one of a kind and a great guy. I can still hear his voice and his big laugh and when he would say "the heck!" My love and thoughts go out to you all.
-Shannon Conner
Durango Colorad
July 10, 2009
Connie and Family,
We are sorry for the loss. Always keep his memory alive in your hearts forever. Our prayers are with you during this time. I know how special he was to all of you.
Yvonne, Cliff, Adrian and Rudy Vigil
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