Simma HOLT

I first met Simma as a 14 year old when she ran in the 1974 federal election and my mom (Shirley) decided to work on her campaign , Simma cared about the people and it showed .

A gutsy pioneer newshen,indeed. I have just finished writing a book. Newsgirls:Pre-feminism in Canada's Newsrooms. Simma's chapter is the longest.Loved interviewing Simma. What a marvelous Canadian.
Donna Jean MacKinnon, Toronto

Simma was a gifted writer. She was dedicated to the people she served as a Member of Parliament. One always knew that Simma would follow up on any request for information. She was committed to public service, and true to her beliefs, steadfast in her pursuit of fairness and kindness in both her political life and personal life. She has been missed for many years on the political scene. May she be at peace now in her heavenly home with those she held dear. Well done Simma - with much love, Grace & Ray McCarthy

An incredible woman with a quick wit, wonderful smile and true grit! RIP Simma. Mo

I had great admiration for Simma. Her intelligence, her courage and her concern for the disadvantaged. She was a great lady and I'll really miss her.

Live streaming of Simma's funeral service on Sunday January 25, 2015 - connect yourself at 1:55 pm as the service begins at 2 pm vancouver time
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My sympathies to you, Nathan. Your Aunt was a lady to be reckoned with.
Larry Barbour (class of '67).

My sincere condolences to the family. My aunt and mother, Knies girls, watched and admired her career as a girl from Vegreville.
Bob Frederking