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James Simonson Obituary
November 26, 1941 - January 3, 2022
James Lynn Simonson, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on January 3, 2022.
He was born in Sioux City, Iowa, November 26, 1941, to Carroll and Myrtle (Haeussler) Simonson. Jim was blessed with two great loves in his life. On September 17, 1961, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Karen (Moffitt) Simonson, and was blessed with three beautiful children. Following Karen's passing in 1987, Jim was fortunate to find love again, and on November 10, 1990, married his wife, Glenda (Strain Banks) Simonson.
While he was never a man of many words, Jim loved his family fiercely and took every chance he could to brag about his beautiful children and grandchildren. He was proud to have three children and three step-children, Judith (Rick), Jon, Jean (Wayne), Laree (Randy), Scott (Audrey), and Michael (Betsy); seven grandchildren, Cody (Kaitlin), Caryn (Josh), Alex, Ryan, Molly (Kaesey), Matt (Jennifer), and Isaac, and four great-grandchildren, Camden, Kendall, James, and Robert. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Karen; son, Jon; parents, Carroll and Myrtle, and brother, Charles.
Jim was happiest when he was outdoors. After spending 34 years proudly working for the U.S. Forest Service, he spent his retirement sailing around different lakes in Colorado on his boat, Euphoria, traveling around the country in his fifth wheel with his wife, geocaching with his grandchildren, or walking his dog around the neighborhood and saying hello to all his friends along the way.
In his later years, Jim dedicated much of his time to the Orchard Mesa Lions Club, even serving as the Club's president from 2020-2021. For that reason, in lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation in Jim's name to the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Foundation, 1635 Aurora Ct., Aurora, CO 80045.
If you're seeking a way to remember Jim's life, go outside, look up to the sky, take a deep breath, and appreciate the great outdoors. That's where Jim found peace, and we hope it brings you peace as well.
Services will be held at a later date.
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Mike and Bev Bussey
January 25, 2022
I had the honor of serving in Lions with Jim. He was our President from July, 2020 to June, 2021. Jim was more than a leader as he inspired the rest of us to do our best in his quite manner. His friendship, smile, and promptness will be sorely missed by all of us. He made the community a better place than when he came.
Dee Garrison
January 19, 2022
RIP Jim. I will never forget your kindness, nor will I ever forget hitting the floor board when it was your turn behind the wheel in the ice driving training. Dee
Sue McHenry
January 19, 2022
Will miss you. The world is a smaller place without you. Sue (Dillon Ranger District)
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