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Betty Simonson Obituary

BETTY L. SIMONSON AND DONALD C. SIMONSON Betty Simonson, 79, born Nov. 5, 1925, died June 4, 2005. Donald Simonson, 83, born Dec. 17, 1921, died June 22, 2005. They were the loving parents of Tom (wife Beverly) and Jerry (wife Marilyn). Don and Betty were married 63 years and enjoyed family and friends in the Portland area for 72 years before moving to Camas in 1992. Don was a very proud WWII veteran and enjoyed a career in auto sales. Betty was a wonderful stay-at-home mom who loved gardening, bowling and casinos. She later spent many happy years working at the PDX gift shop. They enjoyed and took much pride in their grandchildren, Andrea, Nichole, Jeff, Grant, Justin and Ryan. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/columbian.

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Published by The Columbian on Jul. 3, 2005.

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Kathy Ezetta-Moore

July 11, 2005

Jerry~

I'm so sorry for the loss of your parents. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Kathy Zimmer

July 8, 2005

Dear Jerry and Marilyn. So sorry to hear about Jerry's folks. I know this is a rough time for you and your family...especially since I just experienced it in February with my Dad. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. Kathy Zimmer

Mary Nolte

July 5, 2005

Dear Tom and Jerry,

My deepest sympathy is with your family. I tried to find Betty and Don when I moved here. Do you remember Dr.Nolte and me? Also friends of Ed and Max. Same age as your father. Hope I can make service. LOve and so sorry to miss them. Mary Nolte (Mrs.Mark)

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