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1935
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2016
Geraldine Simon Obituary
Sandy, UT -- Geraldine (Gerri) Ann Simon, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, Monday, April 4, 2016, from Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Gerri was born July 5, 1935 to Kenneth F and Anna Irene McMinn in Waukegan, IL. She married Charles Keith Simon, Jr., January 21, 1955. They had three children, Diana, Charles and Kenneth. They lived in Kenosha, WI until they retired to Largo, FL. After the death of her husband in 1996, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Salt Lake City, UT. She was a wonderful mother, loving wife and generous caring friend. Gerri loved to teach and was a gifted kindergarten teacher for 30 years. She was an accomplished pianist.
Gerri was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a faithful member who loved serving in the Primary (children's Sunday School). Gerri remained true to her love for the Savior and was unwavering in her journey to return to Him. Her determination, childlike innocence, generosity and playful sense of humor will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith and brothers, Kenneth and Douglas McMinn. She is survived by her children, Diana (Ted) Parsons, Chuck and Kenny Simon, grandchildren Jessica, Melissa and Vanessa, great grandchildren Andre and Damon, her brother Roland McMinn, brother-in-law John Simon and her nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 am, at the Sandy Granite View LDS Chapel, 2675 East Mount Jordan Rd (9700) So. A viewing will be held prior to services at the church from 9:30 am -10:30 am. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy, UT.
Special thanks to the Granite View Ward Relief Society, At Home Personal Care and Rocky Mountain Hospice for their compassionate and loving care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Simon
Debbie Burnett
April 11, 2016
Gerri was my faithful indexer and family history doer. So glad I was able to get home from our mission in time to visit with her again and share my homemade bread with her. What an example of faith no matter her circumstances. She will be missed.
Cathy Anderegg
April 11, 2016
I loved sitting down with Geri and doing family history work. The whole computer world was difficult for her, but we did crank out and clean up a few good things. She was a delight to work with.
JoAnn Salakielu
April 11, 2016
Diana,
I'm sending thoughts, prayers and hugs your way. You had a great mother. She will be missed by many.
Love you,
JoAnn Salakielu
Glenn & Kristina Wilfert
April 11, 2016
We have been friends with Gerri since she became our neighbor in 1996. We have enjoyed Bar-b-ques, visits, shopping time, dinners, lunches Gerri was a great cook), visiting teaching together, walks, puzzles, playing board games,watching movies, teaching together in Primary and especially our time spent Eden, Utah during the fall. We have appreciated our friendship over the years and will miss being with Gerri in person; however, she will always be in our heart and in our memories.
Susan McMinn
April 9, 2016
So glad we had time together during my visit in 2015, I loved our quiet morning talks together. I will always love you, and will miss you. God speed. Sammy
trudie dyer
April 7, 2016
We had a lot of good times
Kimberly Qualls
April 7, 2016
Love you Aunt Geri! I pray for peace and God's strength and comfort for the family and friends close to you during this season. My dad was Geri's brother. Here are some memories that I would like to share:
I remember pictures of when my family went to your home in Chicago where my brother and I were swimming in your pool and it was so cold (I was 7 years old). Aunt Geri would say, let them swim, we will dry them off and heat them up when they are done.
Uncle Keith and Aunt Geri visited when I was 10 or 11 and we all went to Tweetsie Railroad and Grandfather mountain. Aunt Geri was the best hugger and always winked when I looked her way. Uncle Keith took out a $100 bill and it was the first one I had ever saw (I thought, he has to be the richest man in the world).
When I was a teenager my dad took us to their home in Largo, FL where they had retired and Aunt Geri set an amazing table for us, the salad plates and forks were chilled and the dinner plates were warmed and everything was so beautifully arranged. Uncle Keith would tell us stories and joke with us, he made us laugh. Aunt Geri would talk about how she made the food and her smile was infectious. I enjoyed those meals with them.
I recently as an adult visited Aunt Geri and my cousins in SLC and had the best time reminiscing and hearing stories of my dad's childhood. I will treasure that time always.
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