Jerry Joseph Simon
May 1, 1938 - October 6, 2012
Jerry Joseph Simon, of Evart, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 6, 2012. He was 74. He was born on May 1, 1938, in Fowler, Mich., to Victor and Alderdina (Thelen) Simon. Jerry had worked in construction in the home building industry. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Allen (Esther) Simon of Evart, Debbie Hawkins of Reed City, Tammy (Jack) Miller of Farwell, Deanna (Jeff) Yeager of Coleman, Paul DesJardins and his friend Trish of Reed City, and Kevin DesJardins of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Norbert (Darlene) Simon of DeWitt, and Mark (Betty) Simon of St. Johns; sisters, Mary Simon of Columbus, Ohio, and Joyce Simon of St. Johns; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Sylvan Township Hall. Funeral arrangements were made by the Burkholder Funeral Home in McBain.
Jerry Joseph Simon, of Evart, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 6, 2012. He was 74. He was born on May 1, 1938, in Fowler, Mich., to Victor and Alderdina (Thelen) Simon. Jerry had worked in construction in the home building industry.... View Obituary & Service Information