Simon Elias Chemavonian

Simon Elias Chemavonian Born on September 15, 1925, died on June 20, 2008 at his home in Placerville, CA. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Simon was the only son of Freida and Elias Chemavonian. Simon migrated to New York at the age of 28. He applied and received a scholarship to Purdue University, earning a B.S. in chemical engineering and an M.B.A. At Purdue he married Charlotte Bell and they started their family. In 1966 they moved to San Francisco, CA, where Simon began a career as a stockbroker. Simon was active in various organizations, including the Knights of Vartan, the Lyons Club and Young Men's Institute through the Catholic Church. He was also a parishioner at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Belmont, CA. Simon's last job was through the Family Service Agency in San Mateo, where he helped place and supervise fellow senior citizens looking for employment. Due to health issues Simon moved to Placerville in 2006 to be with his daughter and son-in-law. Up until the last month of his life, Simon enjoyed staying active at the El Dorado Senior Day Center in Placerville. Survived by three daughters: Catherine, Linda and Anna; and four sisters: Veronica, Arminée, Lucie and Nelly. Simon's presence will be missed by all who knew him.