Willis A. Simmons "Alex" Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on March 24, 2005.
On May 9, 1915 in Heber City, Utah, Alex came into this world the oldest of 11 children born to Mary Mair and Willis A. Simmons. He was married to Edna Blaney and they remained close and loving companions for 57 years until her death in March 1994. He married his sweet wife Florence Young at the age of 80.
Alex loved fishing, woodworking, mechanics, reading, shopping and photography. He served his country in the US Army during World War II. He worked for Firestone Tire and then for Ken Garff Oldsmobile for many years. Later he worked for and retired from Milne Truck Lines. He was mechanically talented and usually worked as a automotive tune-up specialist. He made many additions to his home doing all the work by himself. He also had a second vacation home in Scofield, Utah where he enjoyed fishing for many years.
Survived by wife, Florence; children Dorene (Jerry) Jennings, Beth (Richard) Vance, Connie (Albert) Peterson, Willis A, Jr., Lexie Anderson; four stepchildren; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters Elaine Pedersen, Eliza Christensen, Louise Vaseleou, Shirley Allen; brothers Ralph, Elmo, Pierce and Dean Simmons. Preceded in death by his wife, Edna, parents, granddaughter Kelly Vance Hocking, sister Luella Pedersen and brother Lamar Simmons.
Funeral Services will be held at Murray 21st Ward, 41 W. 6280 S., on Monday, March 28 at 12:00 noon. The family will receive friends at a viewing Sunday Evening from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. and 10-10:45 a.m. Monday prior to services at the ward. Internment Redwood Memorial Estates.
Siblings and Self:
Willis Alexander Simmons (1915-2005)
Lamar Simmons (1917-1984)
Elaine Simmons (1919-2012)
Eliza Bernice Simmons Christensen (1920-2005)
Luella May Simmons Pedersen (1922-2003)
Elmo Simmons (1924-2005)
James Ralph Simmons (1927-2013 )
Dean Simmons (1929-2010)
Pierce Simmons (1931- )
Nellie Louise Simmons Vaseleou (1933-2005)
Shirlene Simmons Allen (1935- )
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Willis A. Simmons "Alex" Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on March 24, 2005.
On May 9, 1915 in Heber City, Utah, Alex came into this world the oldest of 11 children born to Mary Mair and Willis A. Simmons. He was married to Edna Blaney and they remained close and loving companions for 57 years until her death in March 1994. He married his sweet wife Florence Young at the age of 80.
Alex loved fishing, woodworking, mechanics, reading, shopping and photography. He served his country in the US Army during World War II. He worked for Firestone Tire and then for Ken Garff Oldsmobile for many years. Later he worked for and retired from Milne Truck Lines. He was mechanically talented and usually worked as a automotive tune-up specialist. He made many additions to his home doing all the work by himself. He also had a second vacation home in Scofield, Utah where he enjoyed fishing for many years.
Survived by wife, Florence; children Dorene (Jerry) Jennings, Beth (Richard) Vance, Connie (Albert) Peterson, Willis A, Jr., Lexie Anderson; four stepchildren; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters Elaine Pedersen, Eliza Christensen, Louise Vaseleou, Shirley Allen; brothers Ralph, Elmo, Pierce and Dean Simmons. Preceded in death by his wife, Edna, parents, granddaughter Kelly Vance Hocking, sister Luella Pedersen and brother Lamar Simmons.
Funeral Services will be held at Murray 21st Ward, 41 W. 6280 S., on Monday, March 28 at 12:00 noon. The family will receive friends at a viewing Sunday Evening from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. and 10-10:45 a.m. Monday prior to services at the ward. Internment Redwood Memorial Estates.
Siblings and Self:
Willis Alexander Simmons (1915-2005)
Lamar Simmons (1917-1984)
Elaine Simmons (1919-2012)
Eliza Bernice Simmons Christensen (1920-2005)
Luella May Simmons Pedersen (1922-2003)
Elmo Simmons (1924-2005)
James Ralph Simmons (1927-2013 )
Dean Simmons (1929-2010)
Pierce Simmons (1931- )
Nellie Louise Simmons Vaseleou (1933-2005)
Shirlene Simmons Allen (1935- )
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Family Members
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Lamar "Tor" Simmons
1917–1984
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Elaine Simmons Pedersen
1919–2012
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Eliza Bernice "Liza" Simmons Christensen
1920–2005
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Luella May "Lu" Simmons Pedersen
1922–2003
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Elmo Simmons
1924–2005
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James Ralph Simmons Sr
1927–2013
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Dean Simmons
1929–2010
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Nellie Louise Simmons Vaseleou
1933–2005
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Shirlene Simmons Allen
1935 – unknown
