Philip H. Simon
(1923 -2016)

Philip Simon, a native of Los Angeles and a resident of Palos Verdes Estates for 60 years, passed away while vacationing with family on Kauai.
Philip graduated from USC in 1949 with a law degree and only recently retired from his private practice at Simon and Palmer in Torrance after 67 years. He enjoyed teaching estate planning in adult school for over 25 years in the South Bay.
Philip and his wife, Virginia, celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 28. Together they raised four children (Nancy, Susan, Craig and Kathy), ten grandchildren, and five great grand children with a sixth on his way. He and Ginny travelled the world together and loved meeting new people and exploring new places.
Phil will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and his spirit of adventure.
A memorial service will be open to the public at St. Francis Episopal Church at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 9. 2200 Via Rosa, PVE, CA 90274.
Remembrances in Philip's honor can be made to either USO or Kauai Hospice. USO https://uso.org/donate Kauai Hospice http://kauaihospice.org/donate-to-kauai-hospice/ Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits

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Published by Daily Breeze on Jul. 7, 2016.

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Burt Sandiford

July 8, 2016

Fight On, SC

Sylvia Thomas

July 8, 2016

It was a privilege to have known Phil Simon.
I met Phil when he worked at Torrance Adult School: took his Wills and Trusts class and afterwards he took care of our estate planning needs and those of relatives and friends. His knowledge of estate law was impressive.
Phil was a very honest, kind and friendly man. There was always a sparkle in his eyes. He will be missed.

Shirley Sandiford Fischer

July 8, 2016

How we all looked forward to our weeks on Balboa Island with the "Navy Bunch". Taking out the sail boats with Phil in charge was more then an exciting adventure. Always wondering if we would make it back All of the stories I grew up with of life aboard the USS Case. The deep friendships of the Sandifords, Browns , Simons and then the Fischers. Phil, you were such a dear friend to my Dad and my family. I will cherish the memories always

chris roscoe

July 8, 2016

what an unbelievable life. The Simon Household was a gathering place for all of us going through PVHS in the late 60's. It was due to Phil and Ginny's warmth, kindness, generosity and for accepting all of us as we were. literally growing up with Susan, Nancy, Craig and Kathy was absolutely the best. The friendships that have continued through the years have been awesome.

My thoughts and prayers to all of you

Chris Roscoe

Don Ugent

July 8, 2016

I first met Phil while I was a trust officer with Union Bank in Los Angeles. I was administering an estate in which Phil was the attorney. After that estate was completed, I worked on at least one other estate and several trust matters. Phil was very professional and easy to talk to and had a great sense of humor, which I really enjoyed. I was living in the South Bay and saw Phil many times in restaurants, coffee shops etc. Always friendly. A wonderful person. I introduced him to Peggy, who was to be my wife, at the beer garden after a Superbowl Sunday 10K. He then introduced Peggy to Tim Good, who was also there, telling Tim that this was a "real accountant" (she is a CPA). Tim was impressed and later hired her and she was his partner for over 10 years. She will write her own remembrance, as she has several Phil stories to share. We'll all miss Phil and the family can be proud of his life.

July 7, 2016

Love you Phil and the entire Simon Family!! Thank you for making my childhood so fun and full of wonderful memories! Thank you and Ginny for being such wonderful friends to my parents! You were the funnest dad to be around! So fun loving, funny, caring, and all around good guy! Our families were so lucky to spend so many good times together! Rest in peace....love you so much!!

Love,
Denise Fischer Davies

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