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Florence Simmons Obituary
She was the daughter of Elias and Mary Tyler Morris of Hibbard. Florence graduated from Madison High School.
She married Alfred Simmons on Dec. 1, 1939, and they moved to Lyman. Florence lived in the family home just east of the Lyman Ward building for 74 years.
A son and four daughters were born to Al and Florence.
Florence became an excellent cook, serving wonderful meals to various farmhands who worked on their farm. In 1965 she began working for Food Services at Ricks College (now Brigham Young University-Idaho). Florence served as shift supervisor until her retirement in 1982. Always cheerful and accommodating, she was home away from home for many of the students during those years.
After her retirement, Florence enjoyed traveling, and took a number of trips with Ricks College tour groups, usually in the company of longtime friends from her working years. She also spent time visiting her children and grandchildren in Utah, Colorado and Arizona.
Florence is survived by her children, Twila (Keith) Nelson of Salt Lake City, Eileen (Evan) Goulding of Denver, Pat (Ken) Jones of St. George, Utah, Roger Simmons of Denver and Mary Kay (John) Gosch, of Mesa, Ariz.; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Nina Morris of Hibbard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Simmons, her parents and all seven of her siblings.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Lyman LDS chapel. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment will be at the Sutton Cemetery in Lyman. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com .
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Leif Erickson
December 17, 2010
Hi Old friends and neighbors. Sad to hear of Florence's passing. I know you will miss her. The thanks she gave during my time of service to your family still holds my memories. Hope God will comfort you at this time.
Leif Erickson
Pat Price
December 7, 2010
Dear Simmons Family,
I just learned of your mohters passing. She was a wonderful woman and a joy to be around in the kitchen while at Ricks. She always had a great attitude toward the students and was always willing to help them in any way she could.
May God's blessings be with you at this time of sorrow.
Pat Price, Former Food Services Director
Jo Ann Christensen
December 6, 2010
Florence was a wonderful lady who loved making others happy. I am sorry to hear of her passing but thankful that she is not suffering. She lived a full life. My sincere condolences to the Simmons family.
December 5, 2010
I send sympathy to Pat and Ken over your loss. I know you have a great example to follow in your mother. I was sorry to hear about your mother's death, but know that you can be comforted in knowing the kind of life she led.
Love,
Jeanie Pollitt
Ken & Pat Jones Family
December 5, 2010
Mom, you have left a great void in our family. We love you and will miss you---til we meet again.
Tracy Robison Hymas
December 4, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful woman. I remember growing up in Lyman and listening to my mom and dad and brothers and sisters tell wonderful stories of the friendship between the families. My love goes with her family at this time.
December 3, 2010
We are so sorry to learn about our loss of Florence. She is a very sweet and giving lady and very special to the Dan Goulding family. She and Bea Goulding attended all our children's special events, i.e., blessings and baptisms. It was always a welcome site to see Bea and Florence arrive together to join in celebrating the event of the day. Florence is a great example of a "lady" in every sense of the word and a beautiful child of God. We are proud to call her our friend.
Dan, Rozan, Dillon, Ty, Linzi and Kaitlin Goulding
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