Janet Kay Sim

Janet Kay Sim

Janet Sim Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 23, 2025.
Shoreline - Janet Kay Sim passed away on May 13, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. She is survived by her children, Connie and Thomas, daughter-in-law Sandra, and grandchildren - Charles, Kristin, and Mattea, and two great-grandchildren. Also her many loved nephews, wives, and their families.

Born in La Grande, Oregon - she lived and loved all of Oregon - from pioneer relatives who traveled the Oregon trails, to traveling and exploring many roads and trails of Oregon with her husband of 60 years, Richard Sim. Oregon was always her home.

Janet will be remembered for her beautiful garden, her love of a good book, time with family around the table, and the love of her life, Richard, and their full life together.

Janet was buried in a private ceremony at Willamette National Cemetery.

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