Stan Simon was born on October 25, 1925 to Ida and David Simon in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He first met Joyce, his loving wife of almost 60 years, while they both were at Queen Elizabeth High School in Halifax where Stan trained as a Cadet and marched in uniform.
While still seventeen, Stan enlisted in the Canadian Army, feeling an obligation to his country, and left Halifax for London, England in 1942, where he trained with lifelong friends from Halifax, readying themselves for war. His station in England was among the most memorable and fulfilling times of his life, and while in the service he studied correspondence courses and helped with social services for enlisted men and their families.
While in the Army Stan became an expert marksman using the "Bren Gun," which mounted on the British tanks. The war ended before Stan crossed the English Channel, while his two lifelong friends and Army comrades, Joe Clare and Earl Whitzman, who along with Stan were known as the "Halifax triumvirate," crossed the channel and fought and survived on Juno Beach at Normandy.
Stan was a joy to all who new him. He held many jobs over his 50 year working career, including at Old Tucson and Memorial Arts, but was most proud of his service and achievements as a senior management executive with a large transportation, moving and storage business in Tucson.
He loved to work with and help others, and his honor at his retirement party were the praises of his co-workers and employers who remarked that he was the glue that held everything together, and that Stan could do any job at any time, and handle the most difficult tasks.
Stan was an energetic and friendly colleague, and a supremely devoted husband. He loved and protected Joyce, and was happiest when travelling with Joyce, and just spending time at home or working in the yard with her. His Army buddy, Earl described Stan as "the sweetest man I ever met," and his children heard that same description whenever others spoke of him, whether they had worked in the office with Stan, or whether they had met him in a warehouse, a construction yard or in a truck dispatch office.
Stan enjoyed many activities with his boys, including flying gas powered model airplanes, an extension of his kite flying interests, collecting stamps from around the world, or planning road trips, fishing and camping trips.
Stan was always fascinated by automobiles, and had a love for long road trips. Joyce and the boys have many fond memories of road trips to California and to the White Mountains.
Stan passed away February 25, 2010, just a few months after he and Joyce, his lifelong love and spiritual partner, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Stan is survived by Joyce; and by Dana (Ronit) of West Des Moines, Iowa; Marc (Debbie) of Tucson; and was predeceased by Robert (Lorraine) of Tucson.
Stan's family was always his greatest pride. Stan left his mark. He was an elegant gentleman in every way, and will be remembered by friends and family as a kind, thoughtful and caring soul.
Graveside Service Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen Cemetery. with Rabbi Samuel Cohon officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Peppi's House, 2715 N. Wyatt Dr., Tucson, AZ 85712.
Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. www.evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com.
Published in the Tucson Newspapers on March 1, 2010
He first met Joyce, his loving wife of almost 60 years, while they both were at Queen Elizabeth High School in Halifax where Stan trained as a Cadet and marched in uniform.
While still seventeen, Stan enlisted in the Canadian Army, feeling an obligation to his country, and left Halifax for London, England in 1942, where he trained with lifelong friends from Halifax, readying themselves for war. His station in England was among the most memorable and fulfilling times of his life, and while in the service he studied correspondence courses and helped with social services for enlisted men and their families.
While in the Army Stan became an expert marksman using the "Bren Gun," which mounted on the British tanks. The war ended before Stan crossed the English Channel, while his two lifelong friends and Army comrades, Joe Clare and Earl Whitzman, who along with Stan were known as the "Halifax triumvirate," crossed the channel and fought and survived on Juno Beach at Normandy.
Stan was a joy to all who new him. He held many jobs over his 50 year working career, including at Old Tucson and Memorial Arts, but was most proud of his service and achievements as a senior management executive with a large transportation, moving and storage business in Tucson.
He loved to work with and help others, and his honor at his retirement party were the praises of his co-workers and employers who remarked that he was the glue that held everything together, and that Stan could do any job at any time, and handle the most difficult tasks.
Stan was an energetic and friendly colleague, and a supremely devoted husband. He loved and protected Joyce, and was happiest when travelling with Joyce, and just spending time at home or working in the yard with her. His Army buddy, Earl described Stan as "the sweetest man I ever met," and his children heard that same description whenever others spoke of him, whether they had worked in the office with Stan, or whether they had met him in a warehouse, a construction yard or in a truck dispatch office.
Stan enjoyed many activities with his boys, including flying gas powered model airplanes, an extension of his kite flying interests, collecting stamps from around the world, or planning road trips, fishing and camping trips.
Stan was always fascinated by automobiles, and had a love for long road trips. Joyce and the boys have many fond memories of road trips to California and to the White Mountains.
Stan passed away February 25, 2010, just a few months after he and Joyce, his lifelong love and spiritual partner, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Stan is survived by Joyce; and by Dana (Ronit) of West Des Moines, Iowa; Marc (Debbie) of Tucson; and was predeceased by Robert (Lorraine) of Tucson.
Stan's family was always his greatest pride. Stan left his mark. He was an elegant gentleman in every way, and will be remembered by friends and family as a kind, thoughtful and caring soul.
Graveside Service Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen Cemetery. with Rabbi Samuel Cohon officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Peppi's House, 2715 N. Wyatt Dr., Tucson, AZ 85712.
Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. www.evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com.
Published in the Tucson Newspapers on March 1, 2010
Stan Simon was born on October 25, 1925 to Ida and David Simon in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He first met Joyce, his loving wife of almost 60 years, while they both were at Queen Elizabeth High School in Halifax where Stan trained as a Cadet and marched in uniform.
While still seventeen, Stan enlisted in the Canadian Army, feeling an obligation to his country, and left Halifax for London, England in 1942, where he trained with lifelong friends from Halifax, readying themselves for war. His station in England was among the most memorable and fulfilling times of his life, and while in the service he studied correspondence courses and helped with social services for enlisted men and their families.
While in the Army Stan became an expert marksman using the "Bren Gun," which mounted on the British tanks. The war ended before Stan crossed the English Channel, while his two lifelong friends and Army comrades, Joe Clare and Earl Whitzman, who along with Stan were known as the "Halifax triumvirate," crossed the channel and fought and survived on Juno Beach at Normandy.
Stan was a joy to all who new him. He held many jobs over his 50 year working career, including at Old Tucson and Memorial Arts, but was most proud of his service and achievements as a senior management executive with a large transportation, moving and storage business in Tucson.
He loved to work with and help others, and his honor at his retirement party were the praises of his co-workers and employers who remarked that he was the glue that held everything together, and that Stan could do any job at any time, and handle the most difficult tasks.
Stan was an energetic and friendly colleague, and a supremely devoted husband. He loved and protected Joyce, and was happiest when travelling with Joyce, and just spending time at home or working in the yard with her. His Army buddy, Earl described Stan as "the sweetest man I ever met," and his children heard that same description whenever others spoke of him, whether they had worked in the office with Stan, or whether they had met him in a warehouse, a construction yard or in a truck dispatch office.
Stan enjoyed many activities with his boys, including flying gas powered model airplanes, an extension of his kite flying interests, collecting stamps from around the world, or planning road trips, fishing and camping trips.
Stan was always fascinated by automobiles, and had a love for long road trips. Joyce and the boys have many fond memories of road trips to California and to the White Mountains.
Stan passed away February 25, 2010, just a few months after he and Joyce, his lifelong love and spiritual partner, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Stan is survived by Joyce; and by Dana (Ronit) of West Des Moines, Iowa; Marc (Debbie) of Tucson; and was predeceased by Robert (Lorraine) of Tucson.
Stan's family was always his greatest pride. Stan left his mark. He was an elegant gentleman in every way, and will be remembered by friends and family as a kind, thoughtful and caring soul.
Graveside Service Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen Cemetery. with Rabbi Samuel Cohon officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Peppi's House, 2715 N. Wyatt Dr., Tucson, AZ 85712.
Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. www.evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com.
Published in the Tucson Newspapers on March 1, 2010
He first met Joyce, his loving wife of almost 60 years, while they both were at Queen Elizabeth High School in Halifax where Stan trained as a Cadet and marched in uniform.
While still seventeen, Stan enlisted in the Canadian Army, feeling an obligation to his country, and left Halifax for London, England in 1942, where he trained with lifelong friends from Halifax, readying themselves for war. His station in England was among the most memorable and fulfilling times of his life, and while in the service he studied correspondence courses and helped with social services for enlisted men and their families.
While in the Army Stan became an expert marksman using the "Bren Gun," which mounted on the British tanks. The war ended before Stan crossed the English Channel, while his two lifelong friends and Army comrades, Joe Clare and Earl Whitzman, who along with Stan were known as the "Halifax triumvirate," crossed the channel and fought and survived on Juno Beach at Normandy.
Stan was a joy to all who new him. He held many jobs over his 50 year working career, including at Old Tucson and Memorial Arts, but was most proud of his service and achievements as a senior management executive with a large transportation, moving and storage business in Tucson.
He loved to work with and help others, and his honor at his retirement party were the praises of his co-workers and employers who remarked that he was the glue that held everything together, and that Stan could do any job at any time, and handle the most difficult tasks.
Stan was an energetic and friendly colleague, and a supremely devoted husband. He loved and protected Joyce, and was happiest when travelling with Joyce, and just spending time at home or working in the yard with her. His Army buddy, Earl described Stan as "the sweetest man I ever met," and his children heard that same description whenever others spoke of him, whether they had worked in the office with Stan, or whether they had met him in a warehouse, a construction yard or in a truck dispatch office.
Stan enjoyed many activities with his boys, including flying gas powered model airplanes, an extension of his kite flying interests, collecting stamps from around the world, or planning road trips, fishing and camping trips.
Stan was always fascinated by automobiles, and had a love for long road trips. Joyce and the boys have many fond memories of road trips to California and to the White Mountains.
Stan passed away February 25, 2010, just a few months after he and Joyce, his lifelong love and spiritual partner, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Stan is survived by Joyce; and by Dana (Ronit) of West Des Moines, Iowa; Marc (Debbie) of Tucson; and was predeceased by Robert (Lorraine) of Tucson.
Stan's family was always his greatest pride. Stan left his mark. He was an elegant gentleman in every way, and will be remembered by friends and family as a kind, thoughtful and caring soul.
Graveside Service Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen Cemetery. with Rabbi Samuel Cohon officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Peppi's House, 2715 N. Wyatt Dr., Tucson, AZ 85712.
Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. www.evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com.
Published in the Tucson Newspapers on March 1, 2010
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