1931
David
2015
David W. Simmons
August 9, 1931 — November 25, 2015
SIMMONS, David W.
Portage
Passed away, late Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2015 at Bronson Hospital following a 32 year battle with leukemia. He was born on August 9, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late George and Beulah (Castor) Simmons. Dave was a 1948 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On February 25, 1956, Dave was united in marriage to Doris A. Kuiper. He was employed by Eaton Corp for 20 years and then Simpson Paper Co for 15 years until his retirement in 2000. Dave loved the outdoors. He enjoyed snowmobiling, gardening, hunting and fishing. Dave loved to relax with good conversation over a cold Diet Coke. He was a very no-nonsense, hardworking, and was loving to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Doris Simmons; their two children, Doug (Jennifer Waterman) Simmons of Schoolcraft and Deb (Ron) Bailey of Vicksburg; three grandchildren, Dustin Simmons, Stephanie (Dan) Baugher and Jamie Bailey; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Arlene) Simmons of Kalamazoo and Jack (Sharon) Simmons of Cadillac; sister, Joan (Frank) Murray of Galesburg; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Dave's family from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue, where a funeral service to celebrate his life will begin at 1:00 PM. Rev. James Dyke will officiate. Interment will follow in Portage South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center.
**CHARITY**
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 382-2500
www.wmcc.org /
411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
Portage
Passed away, late Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2015 at Bronson Hospital following a 32 year battle with leukemia. He was born on August 9, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late George and Beulah (Castor) Simmons. Dave was a 1948 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On February 25, 1956, Dave was united in marriage to Doris A. Kuiper. He was employed by Eaton Corp for 20 years and then Simpson Paper Co for 15 years until his retirement in 2000. Dave loved the outdoors. He enjoyed snowmobiling, gardening, hunting and fishing. Dave loved to relax with good conversation over a cold Diet Coke. He was a very no-nonsense, hardworking, and was loving to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Doris Simmons; their two children, Doug (Jennifer Waterman) Simmons of Schoolcraft and Deb (Ron) Bailey of Vicksburg; three grandchildren, Dustin Simmons, Stephanie (Dan) Baugher and Jamie Bailey; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Arlene) Simmons of Kalamazoo and Jack (Sharon) Simmons of Cadillac; sister, Joan (Frank) Murray of Galesburg; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Dave's family from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue, where a funeral service to celebrate his life will begin at 1:00 PM. Rev. James Dyke will officiate. Interment will follow in Portage South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center.
**CHARITY**
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 382-2500
www.wmcc.org /
Visitation
DEC 1. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Portage Chapel411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
Service
DEC 1. 01:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Portage Chapel411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
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