Doug was born in Ely, Nevada to Tom and Doris Sims, the 4th of 4 children. Doug attended school in Ely until the 7th grade when the family relocated to Elko. While attending Elko High School, Doug met Caroll and they were married in January 1976, shortly after graduation from high school. In the following years they were blessed with the arrival of their 2 children, Jason Douglas Sims and Jillian Mae Sims Williams.
After high school, Doug worked at several jobs, from motorcycle mechanic to entry level laborer in the local mines in Battle Mountain and the Carlin Trend. He eventually ended up at the Carlin Gold Quarry mine where he worked for the next 30 years. While at Gold Quarry he held numerous different positions in different countries. His travels took him to Indonesia, Russia, Uzbekistan and Peru. He ended up back at Gold Quarry, where he obtained his accounting degree and CPA license. He finally retired in 2015.
Doug leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Caroll Fobes Sims, son Jason (Sherrie) Sims, daughter Jillian (Farnes) Williams. He is also survived by his brother, Gerry (Bertha) Murphree, Florence, AZ; Tom (Beth) Sims, Hampton, TN and Susan Salvatierra (John) Hodgins, Boise, ID. He also leaves behind grandchildren Casey Sims, Ely, NV; Kaylee Ann, McKayla, Kelsey Ann, Jacob Sims, Elko, NV; Kaylee Brianne (Cody) Hebdon, Silverton, ID; Jayden, Wyatt and Kelsey Rose Williams, Elko, NV; Lance Corporal Quaid Williams USMC, Japan. Additionally, he is survived by his many nieces and nephews and extended family.
After high school, Doug worked at several jobs, from motorcycle mechanic to entry level laborer in the local mines in Battle Mountain and the Carlin Trend. He eventually ended up at the Carlin Gold Quarry mine where he worked for the next 30 years. While at Gold Quarry he held numerous different positions in different countries. His travels took him to Indonesia, Russia, Uzbekistan and Peru. He ended up back at Gold Quarry, where he obtained his accounting degree and CPA license. He finally retired in 2015.
Doug leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Caroll Fobes Sims, son Jason (Sherrie) Sims, daughter Jillian (Farnes) Williams. He is also survived by his brother, Gerry (Bertha) Murphree, Florence, AZ; Tom (Beth) Sims, Hampton, TN and Susan Salvatierra (John) Hodgins, Boise, ID. He also leaves behind grandchildren Casey Sims, Ely, NV; Kaylee Ann, McKayla, Kelsey Ann, Jacob Sims, Elko, NV; Kaylee Brianne (Cody) Hebdon, Silverton, ID; Jayden, Wyatt and Kelsey Rose Williams, Elko, NV; Lance Corporal Quaid Williams USMC, Japan. Additionally, he is survived by his many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Doug was born in Ely, Nevada to Tom and Doris Sims, the 4th of 4 children. Doug attended school in Ely until the 7th grade when the family relocated to Elko. While attending Elko High School, Doug met Caroll and they were married in January 1976, shortly after graduation from high school. In the following years they were blessed with the arrival of their 2 children, Jason Douglas Sims and Jillian Mae Sims Williams.
After high school, Doug worked at several jobs, from motorcycle mechanic to entry level laborer in the local mines in Battle Mountain and the Carlin Trend. He eventually ended up at the Carlin Gold Quarry mine where he worked for the next 30 years. While at Gold Quarry he held numerous different positions in different countries. His travels took him to Indonesia, Russia, Uzbekistan and Peru. He ended up back at Gold Quarry, where he obtained his accounting degree and CPA license. He finally retired in 2015.
Doug leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Caroll Fobes Sims, son Jason (Sherrie) Sims, daughter Jillian (Farnes) Williams. He is also survived by his brother, Gerry (Bertha) Murphree, Florence, AZ; Tom (Beth) Sims, Hampton, TN and Susan Salvatierra (John) Hodgins, Boise, ID. He also leaves behind grandchildren Casey Sims, Ely, NV; Kaylee Ann, McKayla, Kelsey Ann, Jacob Sims, Elko, NV; Kaylee Brianne (Cody) Hebdon, Silverton, ID; Jayden, Wyatt and Kelsey Rose Williams, Elko, NV; Lance Corporal Quaid Williams USMC, Japan. Additionally, he is survived by his many nieces and nephews and extended family.
After high school, Doug worked at several jobs, from motorcycle mechanic to entry level laborer in the local mines in Battle Mountain and the Carlin Trend. He eventually ended up at the Carlin Gold Quarry mine where he worked for the next 30 years. While at Gold Quarry he held numerous different positions in different countries. His travels took him to Indonesia, Russia, Uzbekistan and Peru. He ended up back at Gold Quarry, where he obtained his accounting degree and CPA license. He finally retired in 2015.
Doug leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Caroll Fobes Sims, son Jason (Sherrie) Sims, daughter Jillian (Farnes) Williams. He is also survived by his brother, Gerry (Bertha) Murphree, Florence, AZ; Tom (Beth) Sims, Hampton, TN and Susan Salvatierra (John) Hodgins, Boise, ID. He also leaves behind grandchildren Casey Sims, Ely, NV; Kaylee Ann, McKayla, Kelsey Ann, Jacob Sims, Elko, NV; Kaylee Brianne (Cody) Hebdon, Silverton, ID; Jayden, Wyatt and Kelsey Rose Williams, Elko, NV; Lance Corporal Quaid Williams USMC, Japan. Additionally, he is survived by his many nieces and nephews and extended family.
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