Samuel "Stoney" Simons died on October 1, 2007, at Foulkeways, Gwynedd, PA, after a short illness.
Mr. Simons was born on May 10, 1920, to Albert and Harriet Stoney Simons of Charleston, SC. He was educated at Charleston High School, Fountain Valley School (CO), and Princeton University (Class of 1942). He was the President of the Ivy Club his senior year at Princeton. Mr. Simons served in the Pacific Theater of World War II, rose to the level of Lieutenant in the US Navy, and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Simons was a devoted husband and father to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Cooke Simons; five children, S. Stoney Simons, Jr., Richard C. Simons, Ellen D. Simons, Anne D. Simons, and Elizabeth S. Mittermiller and their spouses; 15 grandchildren, and his sister Harriet P. Williams.
Mr. Simons married Virginia L. Cooke in 1944. After the War, he studied Architecture for a year in graduate school at Princeton University. He settled in the Philadelphia area where he and his wife raised their family and resided for the rest of his life. He began working for Smith Kline and French (now GlaxoSmithKline) in 1946, where he became Head of Development and Assistant Head of Research from 1960-1966. In 1966, he joined Western Savings Bank and was Executive V.P. from 1972-1977. In 1978, he became a partner in Medicon/Third Age. He was a Real Estate Subsidiary Vice President of the Berwyn Corporation (1982-1983) and an independent Consultant (1984-1986). From 1978-1995, he worked part time for the Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of Protestant Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Although he never returned to Charleston as a full time resident, he visited often and maintained family ties, friendships, and his well-known Charleston accent. Over his lifetime, Mr. Simons developed interests and knowledge that ranged from the arts to the sciences and assumed leadership roles in a wide variety of civic organizations. He was Chairman of the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Vice-president of the Children's Service Board, Vice-president of the Children's Aid Board, Chairman of the Board for Springside School, Chairman of the Board of Chestnut Hill Hospital, Chairman of the Health and Welfare Council, Chairman of the Henrietta Wurts Foundation, Vice-president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Vice-president of Princeton University Class of 1942, and Executive Vice-president of Board for the Kearsley Home. In addition, he served four terms on the Vestry of St. Paul's Church (Chestnut Hill, PA), three terms on the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Princeton University Class of 1942 Executive Committee, Alumni Council of Princeton University, Fox Chase Cancer Center Board, Colonial Savings Bank Board, Advanced Ceremetrics Board, the Glaucoma Service Foundation, Budget Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and the United Way. Mr. Simons was a member of the Princeton Club of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Club, The Rabbit, the Society of the Cincinnati, The Assemblies, The Country Club of Charleston, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Sunnybrook Golf Club. He also was an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the near invincible 150 lb football team at Princeton that retired the Sandford Trophy his senior year and was an avid player of tennis and golf for most of his life. With his humility, Southern gentleman's charm, and keen interest in, and service to, people, he enriched the lives of many from all walks and stations of life.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or Chestnut Hill Hospital Healthcare Foundation.
Mr. Simons was born on May 10, 1920, to Albert and Harriet Stoney Simons of Charleston, SC. He was educated at Charleston High School, Fountain Valley School (CO), and Princeton University (Class of 1942). He was the President of the Ivy Club his senior year at Princeton. Mr. Simons served in the Pacific Theater of World War II, rose to the level of Lieutenant in the US Navy, and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Simons was a devoted husband and father to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Cooke Simons; five children, S. Stoney Simons, Jr., Richard C. Simons, Ellen D. Simons, Anne D. Simons, and Elizabeth S. Mittermiller and their spouses; 15 grandchildren, and his sister Harriet P. Williams.
Mr. Simons married Virginia L. Cooke in 1944. After the War, he studied Architecture for a year in graduate school at Princeton University. He settled in the Philadelphia area where he and his wife raised their family and resided for the rest of his life. He began working for Smith Kline and French (now GlaxoSmithKline) in 1946, where he became Head of Development and Assistant Head of Research from 1960-1966. In 1966, he joined Western Savings Bank and was Executive V.P. from 1972-1977. In 1978, he became a partner in Medicon/Third Age. He was a Real Estate Subsidiary Vice President of the Berwyn Corporation (1982-1983) and an independent Consultant (1984-1986). From 1978-1995, he worked part time for the Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of Protestant Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Although he never returned to Charleston as a full time resident, he visited often and maintained family ties, friendships, and his well-known Charleston accent. Over his lifetime, Mr. Simons developed interests and knowledge that ranged from the arts to the sciences and assumed leadership roles in a wide variety of civic organizations. He was Chairman of the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Vice-president of the Children's Service Board, Vice-president of the Children's Aid Board, Chairman of the Board for Springside School, Chairman of the Board of Chestnut Hill Hospital, Chairman of the Health and Welfare Council, Chairman of the Henrietta Wurts Foundation, Vice-president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Vice-president of Princeton University Class of 1942, and Executive Vice-president of Board for the Kearsley Home. In addition, he served four terms on the Vestry of St. Paul's Church (Chestnut Hill, PA), three terms on the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Princeton University Class of 1942 Executive Committee, Alumni Council of Princeton University, Fox Chase Cancer Center Board, Colonial Savings Bank Board, Advanced Ceremetrics Board, the Glaucoma Service Foundation, Budget Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and the United Way. Mr. Simons was a member of the Princeton Club of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Club, The Rabbit, the Society of the Cincinnati, The Assemblies, The Country Club of Charleston, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Sunnybrook Golf Club. He also was an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the near invincible 150 lb football team at Princeton that retired the Sandford Trophy his senior year and was an avid player of tennis and golf for most of his life. With his humility, Southern gentleman's charm, and keen interest in, and service to, people, he enriched the lives of many from all walks and stations of life.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or Chestnut Hill Hospital Healthcare Foundation.
Samuel "Stoney" Simons died on October 1, 2007, at Foulkeways, Gwynedd, PA, after a short illness.
Mr. Simons was born on May 10, 1920, to Albert and Harriet Stoney Simons of Charleston, SC. He was educated at Charleston High School, Fountain Valley School (CO), and Princeton University (Class of 1942). He was the President of the Ivy Club his senior year at Princeton. Mr. Simons served in the Pacific Theater of World War II, rose to the level of Lieutenant in the US Navy, and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Simons was a devoted husband and father to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Cooke Simons; five children, S. Stoney Simons, Jr., Richard C. Simons, Ellen D. Simons, Anne D. Simons, and Elizabeth S. Mittermiller and their spouses; 15 grandchildren, and his sister Harriet P. Williams.
Mr. Simons married Virginia L. Cooke in 1944. After the War, he studied Architecture for a year in graduate school at Princeton University. He settled in the Philadelphia area where he and his wife raised their family and resided for the rest of his life. He began working for Smith Kline and French (now GlaxoSmithKline) in 1946, where he became Head of Development and Assistant Head of Research from 1960-1966. In 1966, he joined Western Savings Bank and was Executive V.P. from 1972-1977. In 1978, he became a partner in Medicon/Third Age. He was a Real Estate Subsidiary Vice President of the Berwyn Corporation (1982-1983) and an independent Consultant (1984-1986). From 1978-1995, he worked part time for the Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of Protestant Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Although he never returned to Charleston as a full time resident, he visited often and maintained family ties, friendships, and his well-known Charleston accent. Over his lifetime, Mr. Simons developed interests and knowledge that ranged from the arts to the sciences and assumed leadership roles in a wide variety of civic organizations. He was Chairman of the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Vice-president of the Children's Service Board, Vice-president of the Children's Aid Board, Chairman of the Board for Springside School, Chairman of the Board of Chestnut Hill Hospital, Chairman of the Health and Welfare Council, Chairman of the Henrietta Wurts Foundation, Vice-president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Vice-president of Princeton University Class of 1942, and Executive Vice-president of Board for the Kearsley Home. In addition, he served four terms on the Vestry of St. Paul's Church (Chestnut Hill, PA), three terms on the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Princeton University Class of 1942 Executive Committee, Alumni Council of Princeton University, Fox Chase Cancer Center Board, Colonial Savings Bank Board, Advanced Ceremetrics Board, the Glaucoma Service Foundation, Budget Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and the United Way. Mr. Simons was a member of the Princeton Club of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Club, The Rabbit, the Society of the Cincinnati, The Assemblies, The Country Club of Charleston, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Sunnybrook Golf Club. He also was an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the near invincible 150 lb football team at Princeton that retired the Sandford Trophy his senior year and was an avid player of tennis and golf for most of his life. With his humility, Southern gentleman's charm, and keen interest in, and service to, people, he enriched the lives of many from all walks and stations of life.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or Chestnut Hill Hospital Healthcare Foundation.
Mr. Simons was born on May 10, 1920, to Albert and Harriet Stoney Simons of Charleston, SC. He was educated at Charleston High School, Fountain Valley School (CO), and Princeton University (Class of 1942). He was the President of the Ivy Club his senior year at Princeton. Mr. Simons served in the Pacific Theater of World War II, rose to the level of Lieutenant in the US Navy, and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Simons was a devoted husband and father to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Cooke Simons; five children, S. Stoney Simons, Jr., Richard C. Simons, Ellen D. Simons, Anne D. Simons, and Elizabeth S. Mittermiller and their spouses; 15 grandchildren, and his sister Harriet P. Williams.
Mr. Simons married Virginia L. Cooke in 1944. After the War, he studied Architecture for a year in graduate school at Princeton University. He settled in the Philadelphia area where he and his wife raised their family and resided for the rest of his life. He began working for Smith Kline and French (now GlaxoSmithKline) in 1946, where he became Head of Development and Assistant Head of Research from 1960-1966. In 1966, he joined Western Savings Bank and was Executive V.P. from 1972-1977. In 1978, he became a partner in Medicon/Third Age. He was a Real Estate Subsidiary Vice President of the Berwyn Corporation (1982-1983) and an independent Consultant (1984-1986). From 1978-1995, he worked part time for the Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of Protestant Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Although he never returned to Charleston as a full time resident, he visited often and maintained family ties, friendships, and his well-known Charleston accent. Over his lifetime, Mr. Simons developed interests and knowledge that ranged from the arts to the sciences and assumed leadership roles in a wide variety of civic organizations. He was Chairman of the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Vice-president of the Children's Service Board, Vice-president of the Children's Aid Board, Chairman of the Board for Springside School, Chairman of the Board of Chestnut Hill Hospital, Chairman of the Health and Welfare Council, Chairman of the Henrietta Wurts Foundation, Vice-president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Vice-president of Princeton University Class of 1942, and Executive Vice-president of Board for the Kearsley Home. In addition, he served four terms on the Vestry of St. Paul's Church (Chestnut Hill, PA), three terms on the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Princeton University Class of 1942 Executive Committee, Alumni Council of Princeton University, Fox Chase Cancer Center Board, Colonial Savings Bank Board, Advanced Ceremetrics Board, the Glaucoma Service Foundation, Budget Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and the United Way. Mr. Simons was a member of the Princeton Club of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Club, The Rabbit, the Society of the Cincinnati, The Assemblies, The Country Club of Charleston, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Sunnybrook Golf Club. He also was an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the near invincible 150 lb football team at Princeton that retired the Sandford Trophy his senior year and was an avid player of tennis and golf for most of his life. With his humility, Southern gentleman's charm, and keen interest in, and service to, people, he enriched the lives of many from all walks and stations of life.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or Chestnut Hill Hospital Healthcare Foundation.
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