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David Sims Obituary

DAVID JOHN SIMS CEDAR LAKE, IN David J. Sims, age 60, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents: Betty and Jack Sims. David is survived by his brothers: Jeffrey J. Sims of Cedar Lake, Timothy J. Sims (Peggy); and nephew, John Sims of Crown Point. David was a proud graduate of Holy Name Grade School, Lake Central High School, and Indiana State University by the age of 20. David earned his degree of Juris Doctor Distinction from the John Marshal Law School of Chicago in 1978 and practiced law in Northwest Indiana. David was a lifelong White Sox fan and resident of Cedar Lake, IN. Acapulco Dave enjoyed frequent trips to Puerto Marquez Mexico where he was well known for his zest for life and volunteer work at a local orphanage. David fought a long 26 month health battle of multiple strokes and frequent hospitalizations. David will truly be missed by family and friends. Private cremation services provided by Burdan Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times on Nov. 24, 2013.

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Jaci Kroupa

November 18, 2020

Thinking of Dave on this anniversary of his passage to Heaven. Kind souls like him are never forgotten and live on Forever.

Jim Keilman

December 12, 2013

Jeff and Tim, I'm sorry this comes so late as I recently found out about your brother's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. Maybe you didn't know it but Dave helped me out of a big fine for a couple of traffic tickets when I was 16 and he worked for the prosecutor's office by advising me to ask the judge for a chance to go to defensive driving school which cleaned my license and taught me some valuable lessons. Your Dad and brother were both fellow Brother Knights of Columbus members with my Dad & I, I promise we will pray for him at tonight's meeting and have something for your family as a memorial for Dave. We will miss him as you do...

November 27, 2013

Jeff --
We had so many good years with Dave at TorreBlanca. What fun when you and your mom came one year! Betty was a dynamo! Think of you in January when it's birthday time. We lost track of Dave the last few years. Sold our place in 2007 and moved back to Sacramento. Dave and Tom had many political discussions under the palm tree where Tom had his "office." What GREAT memories.

November 25, 2013

What an incredible man. My deepest sympathies. Joyce Steele Humphrey

JAMES COLEMAN

November 24, 2013

R.I.P DAVID YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL

November 24, 2013

One of the best buddies a girl ever had. Met Dave my first day of high school at LCHS, remembered fondly. Sincere sympathy and prayers to his family.
Trudy Morris McFarlane

November 24, 2013

Tim sorry for your loss

Cathy Neary Misch

November 24, 2013

Jeff and family, so sorry for your loss.

Vene Yorke

November 24, 2013

Jeff & Tim, Sorry for your loss.

Karen Molden

November 24, 2013

Jeff, Tim, Peggy and Johnny
Loving thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take comfort that he is at peace and with your parents.
Sincerely
Craig, Karen and kids

Sandi Reno

November 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss !

Mike Bixeman

November 24, 2013

JEFF Sorry for your loss

Jaci Kroupa

November 24, 2013

You will always be remembered as one of Earth's kindest souls.

Jaci Kroupa

November 24, 2013

Many years since our days at Lake Central...The Smile.....Dave is a dynamite spirit...Heaven's gain, our loss

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