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Mabel Simmen Obituary
June 21, 1943 - March 1, 2013
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mabel Simmen on March 1, 2013.
Dear wife of Rev. Louis Simmen for 34 years, she will be greatly missed by many, including her sister Joan Viertel of Lynnwood, WA, several nieces and nephews, numerous friends and former and present students.
Mabel was a gifted teacher with The Los Angeles Unified School District for many years. Following her retirement in 2001, she committed herself to "People Educating Others," Cal State Northridge Math Matters Project and mentoring student teachers.
A lifelong child of God she served her church in numerous ways including teaching Sunday school, vacation Bible school and as an Elder and Deacon.
A viewing will be held at Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 E. Duarte Road in Monrovia on Thurs. March 7, 2013 at 11:00am, followed by a graveside service at 12:00pm
A memorial service will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 700 S. Rosemead Blvd. in Pasadena at 3:00pm with a reception to follow.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mabel Simmen
Michael Pyburn
October 29, 2013
My heart goes out to Louis who survives Mabel. She was a gift from God to Louis and he loved her with all his heart. And the best part of it all, Mabel loved Louis with equal passion and commitment. To see them together was to have hope in this world and the next
Linda Gardner
March 8, 2013
When I visited New Hope Church with my mother, Mabel was one of those special people I always looked forward to seeing. I will truly miss her and seeing that wonderful smile! My heart goes out to Louis and her family!
joanne simpson
March 6, 2013
Mabel loved Everyone; and everyone loved her, too. I'll miss this tall, gracious redhead, but know she's with God. Love to Louis, Joan, Andrew and family.
Caroline Piangerelli
March 5, 2013
If one were to look in the dictionary for the definition of gracious, caring, educator, spirit-filled...they'd all say "see Mabel". We'll miss you here Mabel. There's one more light in heaven.
Lynne Osborne
March 4, 2013
Mabel was a wonderful woman. She was especially wonderful with kids. How many years did she teach Sunday school, in addition to all her other teaching assignments? Such a professional, such a lady, such a warm and genuine person. We will miss that lovely deep voice, full of inflection and grace, and her great smile. Prayers for Louis and her family.
Jolene Currie
March 4, 2013
I was so sad to hear of Mabel's passing. My thought and prayers are with Louis, New Hope Church, and all who loved and cared for her.
Carol Schmidt
March 4, 2013
Mabel was truly one of the most gracious and kind people I have had the pleasure to know. She is surely one of the angels in heaven now and will be sorely missed, especially by those who loved her best.
Carol Schmidt
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