JAMES Boyd "JIM" SIMMONS

1944 - 2016

SIMMONS James "Jim" Boyd Simmons, a man of generous spirit and an unbridled zest for life, passed away July 8, 2016 in Chicago. Born October 2, 1944 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Louise and Jack Simmons, Jim grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas. At William Jewell College he joined Sigma Nu while earning his BA. Jim became a cash beef broker in Chicago, then a pit trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He retired to Florida when not globe trotting with great friends. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Shannon Simmons, his daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Mike Montgomery, his grandchildren, Mayla and Asher Montgomery, his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bob Keim, cousins, Kathryn Luhe and Christine Hejinian, and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda Pope, and niece and nephew Jackie and Rob Keim. While we grieve his passing, always remember what Jim would say and smile: Some Days Are Just Better Than Others! In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to the James L. and James B. Simmons Charitable Foundation and sent to Greater Horizons, 1055 Broadway Blvd., Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105.