1937
Norma
2017
Norma Jean Simmons
July 10, 1937 — June 29, 2017
Simmons, Norma Jean
Kalamazoo
Passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the age of 79. Norma was born in Kalamazoo on July 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Dayton and Edith (Cripe) Simmons. She attended Kalamazoo College. She retired from Consumers Energy after twenty six years of service. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Savior. She was a strong advocate for those with special needs and was a master gardener. She is survived by one son, William M. (Debra) Schmidt; five grandchildren, Laurie (Ricky) Tabor, Melissa (Bobby) Todd, Denny (Tara) Todd, Matthew (Mila) Todd and Sean Todd; eight great-grandchildren and another expected soon; one brother, Donald R. (Nancy) Simmons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeannine M. Schmidt; and one grandson, Mark Schmidt; and her husband, Glenn Loughridge. Norma is also survived by Glenn's children, Ann, Lori and Jon (Paula) Loughridge. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Lutheran Church of the Savior, 3816 East G. Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 12 p.m., officiated by Pastor Debra Dinda. Cremation will follow after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Special Olympics or Lutheran Church of the Savior.
3616 East G Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49004
3616 East G Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49004
Kalamazoo
Passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the age of 79. Norma was born in Kalamazoo on July 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Dayton and Edith (Cripe) Simmons. She attended Kalamazoo College. She retired from Consumers Energy after twenty six years of service. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Savior. She was a strong advocate for those with special needs and was a master gardener. She is survived by one son, William M. (Debra) Schmidt; five grandchildren, Laurie (Ricky) Tabor, Melissa (Bobby) Todd, Denny (Tara) Todd, Matthew (Mila) Todd and Sean Todd; eight great-grandchildren and another expected soon; one brother, Donald R. (Nancy) Simmons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeannine M. Schmidt; and one grandson, Mark Schmidt; and her husband, Glenn Loughridge. Norma is also survived by Glenn's children, Ann, Lori and Jon (Paula) Loughridge. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Lutheran Church of the Savior, 3816 East G. Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 12 p.m., officiated by Pastor Debra Dinda. Cremation will follow after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Special Olympics or Lutheran Church of the Savior.
Visitation
JUL 8. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lutheran Church of the Savior3616 East G Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49004
Funeral Service
JUL 8. 12:00 PM
Lutheran Church of the Savior3616 East G Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49004
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