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1947
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2016
Robert Simmons Obituary
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Stephanie Barclay
May 14, 2017
Dear Daddy
A year has gone by and I'm still learning from you. Lessons learned through grief are the most painful, but they're also some of the most valuable.
Some of the things you taught me while you were still with us:
By the time you reach the end of your life, you will be able to count your true friends on one hand.
Always take the high road when you can.
Always help someone when you can, even if it hurts.
Family is more valuable than anything in this world.
It is what it is.
Some of the things I have learned in the last year without you:
Where there is deep grief, there is deep love. I have always loved you more than I could ever put into words. And as for grief, well.....How greatly I underestimated the concept of grief!
Don't let your grief define you. I came across this little gem about six months after you had gone and it really made me stop and think. I realized that grief and hardship can shape a person but it doesn't need to define who you are.
I read somewhere that you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. My treasure chest of memories which runneth over.
One of the more difficult lessons (that I'm still working on) is not to cry because your life is over but to smile because it happened.
What a lucky girl I was to have had a Daddy like you but that's what made saying goodbye so hard.
Love always,
Steph
Nick Archdale
February 10, 2017
Bob, you are a great man, always with a smile. You dedicated your life to your family and work, an example to everybody.
Alan Temple
May 22, 2016
Bob was one of the greatest people I've ever met. I had the privilege of working with Bob for almost 20 years. He was dedicated, loyal, and fun to be around. We had a lot of laughs together at lunch with Peck and others. God bless Bob and his family. A true friend that would help anyone in need.
Edward Schnell
May 19, 2016
You'll be missed. You were able to touch a lot of hearts during your life. God Bless you and your family
May 19, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in what is recorded in the Bible at Jeremiah 29:11 and 12.
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