Donald Bobby Simmons, 79, of Whiterocks, passed away Feb. 4, 2001 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 24, 1921 in Roosevelt to George Edward and Elsie Fern Marrott Simmons. He married the love of his life, Ednal Smith, in Marysville, Calif., on May 19, 1944. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Jan. 24, 1946.
Don was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. His greatest love was his family. He found great joy in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an active member in the LDS church and had been serving as an ordinance worker in the Vernal Temple.
He was a rancher and farmer and enjoyed working with the land and livestock, especially his sheep. He was a wonderful story teller and those around him enjoyed listening to his stories. He had a competitive spirit and one of his favorite pastimes was playing games with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ednal, of Whiterocks; children, Clay (Kelly) Simmons, Whiterocks; Uleeta (Alloin) Myore, Neola; Karissa Simmons, Whiterocks; grandchildren, Kimberly (Justin) Jackson, Vernal; Wendy (Jarod) Edwards, Roosevelt; Shaun Simmons, Whiterocks; Bryon Mullins, Neola; Danielle Mullins, Ohio; Duffy (Gena) Simmons, Roosevelt; Delilah Duncan, Whiterocks; Teegan Simmons, Whiterocks; and Jared Reed, Whiterocks; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Labrum, Roosevelt; Gunner Kofford, Vernal; Jraevon Edwards, Roosevelt; Earl and Meredith Simmons, Roosevelt.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Farrell Simmons, Tridell; Evelyn Swarts, Mapleton; Ora Morrill, Salt Lake City; Orvin Simmons, Vernal; Verrena Prescott, Neola; Merlyn Simmons, North Ogden; Lean Simmons, Clearfield; and Lula Halt, St. George.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ardella; and a brother, Elvis.
Funeral services were held Feb. 7, 2001 at the Whiterocks LDS Church.
Burial was in the Tridell Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion, Basin Post #64 of Roosevelt, under the direction of Hullinger Olpin Mortuary.
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He was born Feb. 24, 1921 in Roosevelt to George Edward and Elsie Fern Marrott Simmons. He married the love of his life, Ednal Smith, in Marysville, Calif., on May 19, 1944. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Jan. 24, 1946.
Don was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. His greatest love was his family. He found great joy in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an active member in the LDS church and had been serving as an ordinance worker in the Vernal Temple.
He was a rancher and farmer and enjoyed working with the land and livestock, especially his sheep. He was a wonderful story teller and those around him enjoyed listening to his stories. He had a competitive spirit and one of his favorite pastimes was playing games with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ednal, of Whiterocks; children, Clay (Kelly) Simmons, Whiterocks; Uleeta (Alloin) Myore, Neola; Karissa Simmons, Whiterocks; grandchildren, Kimberly (Justin) Jackson, Vernal; Wendy (Jarod) Edwards, Roosevelt; Shaun Simmons, Whiterocks; Bryon Mullins, Neola; Danielle Mullins, Ohio; Duffy (Gena) Simmons, Roosevelt; Delilah Duncan, Whiterocks; Teegan Simmons, Whiterocks; and Jared Reed, Whiterocks; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Labrum, Roosevelt; Gunner Kofford, Vernal; Jraevon Edwards, Roosevelt; Earl and Meredith Simmons, Roosevelt.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Farrell Simmons, Tridell; Evelyn Swarts, Mapleton; Ora Morrill, Salt Lake City; Orvin Simmons, Vernal; Verrena Prescott, Neola; Merlyn Simmons, North Ogden; Lean Simmons, Clearfield; and Lula Halt, St. George.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ardella; and a brother, Elvis.
Funeral services were held Feb. 7, 2001 at the Whiterocks LDS Church.
Burial was in the Tridell Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion, Basin Post #64 of Roosevelt, under the direction of Hullinger Olpin Mortuary.
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Donald Bobby Simmons, 79, of Whiterocks, passed away Feb. 4, 2001 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 24, 1921 in Roosevelt to George Edward and Elsie Fern Marrott Simmons. He married the love of his life, Ednal Smith, in Marysville, Calif., on May 19, 1944. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Jan. 24, 1946.
Don was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. His greatest love was his family. He found great joy in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an active member in the LDS church and had been serving as an ordinance worker in the Vernal Temple.
He was a rancher and farmer and enjoyed working with the land and livestock, especially his sheep. He was a wonderful story teller and those around him enjoyed listening to his stories. He had a competitive spirit and one of his favorite pastimes was playing games with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ednal, of Whiterocks; children, Clay (Kelly) Simmons, Whiterocks; Uleeta (Alloin) Myore, Neola; Karissa Simmons, Whiterocks; grandchildren, Kimberly (Justin) Jackson, Vernal; Wendy (Jarod) Edwards, Roosevelt; Shaun Simmons, Whiterocks; Bryon Mullins, Neola; Danielle Mullins, Ohio; Duffy (Gena) Simmons, Roosevelt; Delilah Duncan, Whiterocks; Teegan Simmons, Whiterocks; and Jared Reed, Whiterocks; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Labrum, Roosevelt; Gunner Kofford, Vernal; Jraevon Edwards, Roosevelt; Earl and Meredith Simmons, Roosevelt.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Farrell Simmons, Tridell; Evelyn Swarts, Mapleton; Ora Morrill, Salt Lake City; Orvin Simmons, Vernal; Verrena Prescott, Neola; Merlyn Simmons, North Ogden; Lean Simmons, Clearfield; and Lula Halt, St. George.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ardella; and a brother, Elvis.
Funeral services were held Feb. 7, 2001 at the Whiterocks LDS Church.
Burial was in the Tridell Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion, Basin Post #64 of Roosevelt, under the direction of Hullinger Olpin Mortuary.
Misc. Uintah County, Utah Obituaries
He was born Feb. 24, 1921 in Roosevelt to George Edward and Elsie Fern Marrott Simmons. He married the love of his life, Ednal Smith, in Marysville, Calif., on May 19, 1944. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Jan. 24, 1946.
Don was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. His greatest love was his family. He found great joy in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an active member in the LDS church and had been serving as an ordinance worker in the Vernal Temple.
He was a rancher and farmer and enjoyed working with the land and livestock, especially his sheep. He was a wonderful story teller and those around him enjoyed listening to his stories. He had a competitive spirit and one of his favorite pastimes was playing games with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ednal, of Whiterocks; children, Clay (Kelly) Simmons, Whiterocks; Uleeta (Alloin) Myore, Neola; Karissa Simmons, Whiterocks; grandchildren, Kimberly (Justin) Jackson, Vernal; Wendy (Jarod) Edwards, Roosevelt; Shaun Simmons, Whiterocks; Bryon Mullins, Neola; Danielle Mullins, Ohio; Duffy (Gena) Simmons, Roosevelt; Delilah Duncan, Whiterocks; Teegan Simmons, Whiterocks; and Jared Reed, Whiterocks; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Labrum, Roosevelt; Gunner Kofford, Vernal; Jraevon Edwards, Roosevelt; Earl and Meredith Simmons, Roosevelt.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Farrell Simmons, Tridell; Evelyn Swarts, Mapleton; Ora Morrill, Salt Lake City; Orvin Simmons, Vernal; Verrena Prescott, Neola; Merlyn Simmons, North Ogden; Lean Simmons, Clearfield; and Lula Halt, St. George.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ardella; and a brother, Elvis.
Funeral services were held Feb. 7, 2001 at the Whiterocks LDS Church.
Burial was in the Tridell Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion, Basin Post #64 of Roosevelt, under the direction of Hullinger Olpin Mortuary.
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