A system error has occurred. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Often plays leaders and authority figures. Donald William Simmons Bio Details Full name Donald William Simmons Gender Male Age 84 Date of birth Sunday 01 Jul 1928 Birth place On the family farm at Berwick, Illinois, USA Date of death: 9 Jul 2012 Place of death St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana, USA Cause of death Heart attack. Mr. Hoover was born February 24, 1938, in Tulare, CA to Virgil William and Ola Edith Moore Hoover. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Try again later. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Don was born on July 1, 1928, at his family's farm outside of Berwick, Ill. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . 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His parents are Loretta and William Simmons. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dr. Donald William Simmons Birth 1 Jul 1928 - Berwick, Warren, Illinois, USA Death 9 Jul 2012 - Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA Mother Mamie Catherine Keister Father Guy Simmons Show more Quick access Family tree Records 126 Photos 18 New search Dr. Donald William Simmons family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Guy Simmons Donald William Simmons Birth 20 May 1931 Death 19 Apr 1997 (aged 65) Burial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Donald William (Don) Simmons Born 1 Jul 1928 in Berwick, Illinois, United States Ancestors Son of Guy Simmons and Mamie C (Keister) Simmons Brother of Ila M. Simmons, Ruth Irene (Simmons) Johnson and Kathryn Virginia (Simmons) Jensen Husband of Patricia (Kimble) Simmons married 1 Jul 1951 [location unknown] He played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League between 1956 and 1969. Make sure that the file is a photo. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Eight of his stories received 'Honorable Mentions' in The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror. Try again later. Married Betty Garlock Simmons, August 3, 1961 in Salt Lake City and solemnized in the Bountiful Temple on July 14, 1995. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a19770baf94106d Farmington . Don and Pat moved to Missoula with their youngest son David when Don was hired to chair the Department of Music at the University of Montana in 1973. Try again later. View the profiles of people named William Simmons. Make sure that the file is a photo. Facebook gives people the power. While was on the scene the subject who stole the vehicle drove up in a tow truck. Gas rationing meant there was no school bus to get the country students to the township high school, so Don worked in town to pay for his board so he could finish high school. He attended the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; University of Montana, Missoula, MT (BA in Music). Don is survived by his best friend and wife of 61 years, Pat Simmons (Missoula); his daughter, Elizabeth Simmons-ONeill, who teaches community-based courses at the University of Washington, her husband John ONeill, and their children Emma and Liam (Seattle) and Zoe (Portland, Ore., formerly of Missoula); son Kim (JK) Simmons, an actor who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Michelle Schumacher and their children, Joe and Olivia; son David Simmons, a musician, teacher and theater professional who lives with his wife Marilyn Rice in Missoula, and Davids son Niko Simmons (Morris, Minn). Donald William Simmons (1931 - 1997) How do we create a person's profile? These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Ronald Gene Simmons was born in 1940 in Chicago. He worked summers on neighboring farms to help pay his tuition, but he couldn't have gone to college without the financial support of his sisters Ruth, Ila and Katie. In 1996, Simmons married Michelle Schumacher, with whom he has three children. Playing career [ edit] You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Failed to remove flower. James Edward Simmons Jr. GREAT NEWS! Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Donald D. Simmons Born January 6, 1943, 58 years old Don was born and raised in Illinois and served in the Army from 1964 to 1966. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There is a problem with your email/password. Don served as president of both the Montana Music Educators Association and Montana Choral Directors Association, was active on Accreditation Teams for the National Association of Schools of Music, and adjudicated state and regional music festivals. She had been in declining health. See more Email Alerts and Updates.. All three children and Grandma Ruth attended the University, and all of the Simmons children graduated from UM. Husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, grandfather, friend, teacher, learner and hero, he taught us all, and we are better for the lesson. His mother soon married again to a man named William D. Griffen, who worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a civil engineer. Born in Rexburg, Madison, Idaho, United States on 20 May 1931 to Millard Moses Simmons and Malinda Elizabeth Higley. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Donald Simmons (107917)? These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Donations may be made by check to The University of Montana Foundation, P.O. Click a location below to find Donald more easily. His innate honesty, love of God and generous spirit made him a friend to everyone. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. . https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150932691/donald-william-simmons. discoveries. Thank you, Grampy/Dad/Don. Dons understanding of family extended to countless people who were fed at his table, counseled and mentored by his affection and wisdom, and changed by his loving example. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Credit: BrixtonWy, Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93397894, Ila M Simmons, Ruth I Simmons, Katherine V Simmons, Ila M Simmons, Ruth I Simmons, Katheryn V Simmons, July 9 2012 - Missoula, Missoula, Montana, July 1 1928 - Berwick, Warren, Illinois, United States, July 9 2012 - Missoula, Missoula, Montana, United States, Guy Simmons, Maimie C. Simmons (born Keister), Ruth Simmons, Ile Mae Simmons, Katherine V Jensen (born Simmons), Johnathan Simmons, O'neill (born Simmons), Simmons, Guy Simmons, Mamie C. Simmons (born Keister), Ila Mae Simmons, Johnson (born Simmons), Simmons, Credit: JnJ, Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=65503359, Credit: JnJ, Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=65503317, Berwick, Warren County, Illinois, United States, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States, Singer, choral conductor, music educator, community advocate, Residence: (1930 Age: 1) Roseville, Warren, Illinois, Residence: (1935 Age: 6) Roseville, Warren, Illinois, Residence: (1 Apr 1940 Age: 10) Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United States. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. He is considered one of the most talented and prolific character actors of his generation, with over 200 film and TV roles to his credit. Don was born on July 1, 1928, at his family's farm outside of Berwick, Ill. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. His roles also include television's Oz, the Spider-Man universe, and The Ladykillers, Juno, Patriots Day, and Being the Ricardos, among many other films. In 1957, Simmons dropped out of school and joined the U.S. Navy. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Get email updates on Senate Floor Activity. [on his career] If I had any other talent or salable commodity I probably would have gone into it. Cemetery. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Soon after, Elizabeth and Kim came to visit, fell in love with Missoula, and moved back in to the family home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose; children, LaDonna M. Simmons and Donald A. Simmons, Jr.; siblings, Barbara Walters and Norman Simmons (deceased); 6 . Please indicate that contributions be directed to the Don Simmons Memorial Music Education Scholarship. Iris "Jean" Simmons Loughry, 81, a former resident of the St. George area and a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Teller of jokes, host of parties, cooker of comfort food, friend to the lonely, radiater of joy, spreader of cheer, lifter of spirits and lover of life. He worked summers on neighboring farms to help pay his tuition, but he couldnt have gone to college without the financial support of his sisters Ruth, Ila and Katie. Is a duplicate of Donald Simmons ( 1931 - 1997 ) How do we create a person & x27! 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