Terrence "Terry" Sims, 53, a 20-year resident of Vallejo, passed away Thursday from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Fort Sill, Okla.
He worked as a warehouse manager for America's Lemonade Stand for 13 years.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Nardi Sims of Vallejo; parents, Max and Phyllis Sims of Lebanon, Ore.; brother, R. J. Sims of Omaha, Neb.; father- and mother-in-law, Bruno and Anne Nardi of Rio Vista; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Skyview Funeral Chapel, Vallejo. Inurnment will be at Skyview Memorial Lawn.
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Terri Jean Tenbrink
February 17, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY!!!! I miss you so very much. I will celebrate you today and think of you with a smile all day long. I thank God you were my brother for 20 years! I can hear your laugh whenever I remember you. I love you.
Tina, I know today will be difficult. But know, that I love you and I'm here for you. Let's celebrate Terry's life and love we all have for him!
Terry, this day is for you!
Love, Terri Jean.
Terri Jean Tenbrink
February 5, 2007
Tina, I pray for you when I wake up, when I shower, when I have a quite time, when I'm on the playground working, I pray for you in the evening and before I go to bed. My heart aches for the pain of loss you are feeling. I pray all day for God to comfort you and to fill you with His love. You are loved my sister and please know you are covered all day long in prayer. I love you!!!! Love, Terri Jean
Mom and Dad Nardi
February 3, 2007
Tina, we love you dearly and will miss Terry greatly.
Love, Mom and Dad
Phyllis C. Sims
February 2, 2007
Terry, this is Mom. RJ said it made him feel better to write you, so thought I would try it.
I pray you knew how much we loved you. How much we appreciated you. We will so miss your Sunday telephone calls to us. We came to expect them.
Also, pray you knew how much we appreciated your "hurryup" trips up whenever one of us were in the hospital.
Tina, you deserve some of the praise about Terry being such a kind, happy man! He loved you so!
Terry, we look forward to seeing you again.
Our love forever and ever
Mom (& Dad too)
RJ Sims
February 2, 2007
Terry-remember how we thought it was goofy to write to someone who had passed? Well, here I am-makes me feel better. Went to your service-160 people there. Didn't know you had so many people who loved & cared about you, did you? I drove back with Dennis--couldn't break your time-I did it in 7 hrs & 40 minutes, still need improve ment. We did a crappy job of communicating with one another in the past, wish I could see your ubiquitous self in person & tell you that. I'm going to have to handle the Sooners' offense & defense this year myself. How in the wide world of sports am I supposed to handle both? Crikey, that was a tough job for both of us. I love you
Fred & Corkie Benton
February 1, 2007
Terry was a very kind, caring, thoughtful man, and totally devoted to his families. He also had a playful sense of humor, he loved to get a 'rile' out of you...I smile as I write this, remembering. He is, and will be, greatly missed by all who knew him. He has left a huge imprint of kindness on those of us who were fortunate enough to know him well.
God Bless you Terry! Tina, sweetheart, we love you so much! - Go Sooners!
Bonnie Morgan Morton
January 31, 2007
Dear Max, Phyllis, R.J. & Tina,
My heart aches for you. I knew Terry as a teenager & young adult. Phyllis I worked with you a few years at Valleo General. I know how much energy & love your family had to give. Upon moving back to Vallejo area from Redding, Ca. I read this in the paper & breaks my heart for all of your family and friends. You are all in my prayers. We have all been so fortunate to have had Terry in our lives.
With deepest sympathy,
Bonnie Morgan Morton
American Canyon, Ca.
Bill Spijker
January 31, 2007
Tina & Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Terry was a wonderful man, warm and quick with a smile, and always eager to lend a hand. Everyone who knew Terry, liked him very much. He will live on in our memories.
Gail Flores
January 31, 2007
Tina, Terry will be missed by many. I worked with him for many years before my retirement. He was a wonderful guy and a great friend.
Myra Ross
January 30, 2007
We will miss Terry so very much. It has been a delight working with him all these years. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Cecilia Paulley
January 30, 2007
Dear Tina,
My heart was sadden when I heard about Terry. I too have known Terry for many years. He was always telling me fibs about how many orders came in that day and I never could believe him. He always made me laugh and made coming to work fun. Terry has such a big heart and a great smile. I will miss him so much. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Cecilia
Ernie & Cathy Schultz
January 30, 2007
Tina:
We are so saddened to hear of Terry's passing, and pray that God will comfort you, Max & Phyl,in your loss. You are in our prayers,
Ernie & Cathy
Geraldine Fulgham
January 30, 2007
Tina, all my prayers and my heart go out to you in this great time of sorrow. I worked with Terry for over 13 years and he was always a very kind and wonderful man. He will be missed around here very much.
Mark Maricich
January 30, 2007
Tina and Family,
It is with heartfelt sympathy we say goodbye to a good friend. I worked with Terry for three short years (at IFS) but it seems I've known him always. He will be missed but never forgotten.
So for Terry - "GO SOONERS"
God Bless.
Stephanie Montgomery
January 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I worked with Terry for 10 years he was a great guy to work with.
Terri Jean Tenbrink
January 29, 2007
Terry, if you only knew how much we all really loved you. I hope you can see all of this!!!!! I miss you soooo much. I hate being the only Terri.
Maggie Beard
January 29, 2007
Tina and the entire family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We sure will miss his smile and playful nature. Terry was a true friend to all. I am glad I was fortunate enough to work with him and know him. He will be missed.
Bruce & Renae Givan
January 29, 2007
Dear Max (my perfect Dad), Phyllis, R.J. & Tina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are praying you will feel the embrace of our Heavenly Father's love as you go through this week.
Much Love,
Rita Grisby
January 29, 2007
Tina, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry was a special guy!
Joyce & J Lockridge
January 29, 2007
Tina and family-Our thoughts and prayers go out to you on your loss. Sorry we can't be there for the memorial service but you are in our daily prayers
Skyview Memorial Lawn
January 28, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
RICKY FAMILARA
January 28, 2007
I'VE WORKED WITH TERRY FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS. HE IS STRICK BUT I KNEW THAT HE HAS A KIND HEART. I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED TERRY. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND SYMPHATY FOR TINA AND THE WHOLE SIMS FAMILY. MAY OUR LORD GOD ALMIGHTY GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO HOLD ON SPECIALY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Joseph O'Shea
January 28, 2007
My dear Tina,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked elbow to elbow with him for 13 years. I praise him for his wonderful patience with my being hearing-impaired. What a great guy!! I will miss him very much.
Love,
Joey O'Shea
Tom & Kathleen Rollins
January 28, 2007
Max & Phyllis...So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. We will all meet again someday - Praise
God.
Maribel Peters
January 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I worked with Terry for 13 years and he will always be remembered. He will be greatly missed.
Carol Bierman
January 28, 2007
Terry; A wonderful man, with a kind heart. Laughter & Smiles, are what we will remember... He was always so happy.... We will surely miss him. Our prayers go out to his family & friends.
Sincerely,
Dennis & Carol
Joanna Vasquez
January 28, 2007
Tina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of unbelievable grief. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength.
Love, Joanna Vasquez & Family
Terri Jean Tenbrink
January 28, 2007
Terry I miss you so much already. I expect you to walk in the room while we are all there and make some smart alleck remark and make us laugh. Tina, I love you. I pray for you all day long. I love you.
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